How to backpack through Europe as an American?

Whether you're planning to see it all or explore the hidden corners of the continent, these are our top 15 tips for backpacking through Europe.
  1. Pick your season wisely.
  2. Take the train.
  3. Be savvy about accommodation.
  4. Plan your trip around a festival.
  5. Eat like a local.
  6. Find the freebies.
  7. Get outdoors.




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Whether you're planning to see it all or explore the hidden corners of the continent, these are our top 15 tips for backpacking through Europe.
  1. Pick your season wisely.
  2. Take the train.
  3. Be savvy about accommodation.
  4. Plan your trip around a festival.
  5. Eat like a local.
  6. Find the freebies.
  7. Get outdoors.


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With 10,000 USD, you could easily travel around Europe for a few weeks. You could stay in budget hostels and eat at local restaurants or cook your own meals. If you plan carefully and look for deals, it's possible to stretch that amount even further.

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Backpacking around Europe can be just as safe, and just as much fun (if not more), as traveling with your dearest friend. Just follow these tips, and you, too, can have an awesome backpacking trip. If it's your first time traveling alone, backpacking Europe is the way to go.

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Avoid overpacking and feel light and free during your entire trip.
  1. Start with the right packing list.
  2. Plan Your Outfits Ahead of Time.
  3. Check your airline's baggage policy.
  4. Choose the right bag.
  5. Check the weather.
  6. Pack versatile clothing.
  7. Create a Travel Capsule Wardrobe.
  8. Pack lightweight fabrics.


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Options for Moving to Europe: To legally reside in a European country long term, you need a foreign residence and/or work permit. The first step is usually applying for a visa from your home country. Once approved, that visa allows you to enter the country you're moving to with your U.S. passport.

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As an American, you can freely backpack Europe for a maximum of 90 days without needing to obtain a Schengen visa for short-term tourism or a business trip. Although you will not be required to carry a visa within your first 90 days of backpacking, it's best to make sure you're well prepared.

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A lot of hostels do not allow sleeping bags because of potentially bringing in bed bugs. Hope this helps. 3.

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To stay longer than 90 days, you must have a visa. Apply for a visa through the embassy of the country where you will spend most of your time.

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It can be done, but you'd have to budget money carefully and watch how much you spend on food, sights, etc (and that takes away some fun & spontaneity. I prefer to go the 3 star route and free up extra spending money (I'd still avoid fancy dinners every night).

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Portugal offers the lowest cost of living in Western Europe, where a couple can live nicely on $2,500 to $3,000 a month outside of the major cities.

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