Daily Average budget by country (USD) :
West Europe: $30 – $60
East Europe: $20 – $40
South East Asia: $10 – $30
South America: $10 – $50
Australia/ New Zealand : $20 – $50
Middle East: $10 – $30
India: $10 – $30
Pre-Trip Expenses
(All prices in USD)
Backpack: $120 – $200
For detailed information on backpacks, go to Backpackers Guide 101: Backpacks & packing.
Travel supplies/toiletries: $30 – $100
Keep these items minimal as you can buy shampoo, soap and a new toothbrush almost anywhere in the world. If you have expensive toiletries habits (J-Lo face lotion or what not), this …

Packing everything you need into one bag to set off on an adventure in an unfamiliar country is intimidating. You must let go of those “just-in-case” notions; shed the “what if” items and break it down to essentials.
CHOOSING YOUR BACKPACK
Until you have gone out to your local outdoor sporting outlet, DO NOT BUY A BACKPACK ONLINE. You’re going to be married to this thing for a while so along with price, your individual frame size, shape and personal prefences, all play a huge role in picking the perfect backpack. So …

Start Planning!
If you’ve never traveled independently before, your primary concern may be cost related.  $1,000 per month is a fair medium estimate for a backpacker’s monthly budget.  This estimate should keep you fed, clothed and with a roof over your head in any country around the world (as some places are cheaper than others, you will be surprised at how much you can do on this small budget). There are, of course, many other variables to consider including pre-trip expenses. If money is still your main concern, go to: Go …

So now that you’re excited about going  on your backpacking adventure, you have to click back to reality and start booking flights.  Us Americans are convinced that airfare is supposed to be expensive and you have to save your lunch money for months before flying out of the country.  This is only partially true. The more flexible you are with dates, location and season, the better the deals you’ll get. Once you’re on foreign ground, flights and other transportation get way cheaper.  Sometimes its wise to book ahead; sometimes its …

Going abroad will be fun in all kinds of ways.  These three will make your trip mind-blowing.  You will be hooking up with a whole slew of internationals and you will have a damn good time doing it (safely, of course).  If some drugs are on the menu, we won’t judge.  Moderation is always key (nobody likes a crackhead).  As for partying, there are beach parties, club parties, hostel, hot tub and pool parties for the taking abroad.  Here are a few things we have learned along the way that …

As a backpacker, you’ll be sleeping at hostels, on strangers’ couches or possibly camping out. Although hostels are not as common in the United States, they are a popular option in most places around the world. And now, with the ever growing world of couch surfing, you have the option of sleeping at the homes of complete strangers you meet on the internet. Bottom line is:  you’re young and flexible so luxury can wait till you’re fat and old.
What are Hostels?
Hostels are low budget short-term housing usually setup like dorm …

Just as you are unfamiliar with the places you plan to travel, your body needs time to adjust to its new surroundings.  To microbes abroad, you are fresh meat.  Being a backpacker puts you in a higher risk category for contracting random ailments as you will be more exposed to the elements.  Let’s get your defenses up:
Vaccines, Immunizations & Disease
Places that are least developed are most prone to disease, tropical areas have some nasty bugs carrying malaria and the world water supply isn’t always microbe-free.  As a liability catch-all, certain …

If you are a Untied States citizen and plan to leave the country, you will need a passport. Typically, If you are planning to stay in another country for an extended period of time (more than 3 months) to live, work, or study abroad, you will need a visa. Some countries may require a visa to enter…
Passport
A passport basically proves you are officially from somewhere and you are allowed to travel…Unless you are an illegal immigrant or a convicted felon, you will be allowed a passport no problemo. 
 
How to …