Essential Website Pocket Guide for Budget Backpackers

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

When traveling abroad, doing some research and preparation not only helps reduce unnecessary expenses but also increases your chances of experiencing sights that are different from those seen by typical tourists. Below is a list of ten practical websites tailored for budget backpackers traveling independently. These sites can help you meet new people, save money, and experience the most authentic local life.

Trover

If Instagram and TripAdvisor had a child, it would probably be Trover. Trover allows travelers to share photos of their trips, rate them, and helps and shares travel plans.

Spotted By Locals

If you’re planning to travel to Europe or North America, Spotted by Locals is a great helper. On the site, you can seek advice from many locals and even discover secret spots that typical tourists rarely find.

Trip4real

Want to really enjoy Europe? What are the places locals love the most? To experience an authentic trip, you might want to use the Trip4real website. In addition to checking out suggestions from locals, you can also post requests for answers, or even arrange to meet up with users in person.

Seat 61

Provides information on “alternative” transportation options for travelers who don’t want to fly. Just enter your starting point and destination, and it will tell you feasible routes and modes of transport.
 
City Socializer
Traveling abroad alone, and sometimes wanting to chat, meet friends, or go out together? City Socializer lets you find fellow travelers in the same area as you, as well as locals who share your hobbies and interests.