We present to you, our picks for the top 5 destinations for backpacking around the world-
- India
India is a really huge country. With the world’s largest rail system and a vast road network (sometimes bumpy), getting around is not too difficult. Accommodation, food and transportation are inexpensive. Choosing where to go is a challenge. 
You have the spectacular sandy beaches of Goa and Kerala; the sky scraping, snow-capped Himalayas; the thick forests of Central India and the Ghats; the deserts of Rajasthan and Ladakh. The ancient cities of Delhi, Varanasi and Puri along with the forts and palaces of Rajasthan will vie for your attention.
India has a history and tradition of backpacking going back to the flower power era of the 1960s.
Thailand is an exotic and exciting place to explore, especially for the novice backpacker. On offer are hundreds of miles of pristine sand beaches, lush jungles populated with dazzling creatures, amazingly friendly and helpful locals and fantastic food. The country’s culture has survived the onslaught of tourism and modernity. There are still many quiet places where you can chill. The place is crammed with amazing temples and exciting markets. Transportation is cheap and the street food very safe.
India has a history and tradition of backpacking going back to the flower power era of the 1960s.
- Thailand
Thailand is an exotic and exciting place to explore, especially for the novice backpacker. On offer are hundreds of miles of pristine sand beaches, lush jungles populated with dazzling creatures, amazingly friendly and helpful locals and fantastic food. The country’s culture has survived the onslaught of tourism and modernity. There are still many quiet places where you can chill. The place is crammed with amazing temples and exciting markets. Transportation is cheap and the street food very safe.
The country is a well-trodden backpacker destination. Backpacking Thailand is relatively easy, still inexpensive with amazing deals on offer – just bargain. It also has a legendary nightlife.
- Australia
Australia offers fantastic beauty and adventure. It’s a very large (we’re talking continent-sized here) country and travel can be a challenge but worth the effort. The geography ranges from the vast trackless outback, to the incredible Great Barrier Reef. You can snowboard and ski within a few hours of a sun-kissed sandy beach. There are strangely named picturesque small towns and very modern and fascinating cities. You can trek through ancient rainforests or camel-trek the arid and startling Northern Territory.
Australia has a very competitive and inexpensive budget accommodation market where you can get good deals. The rail network is not extensive and generally hugs the coast. The best way to get around the country is by road but be prepared for long rides because most journeys take 10 to 20 hours. You can save a lot of money by buying bus passes.
- Indonesia
Indonesia is comprised of thousands of islands, most of which are uninhabited. It is a really huge country and you will have to pick what all you wish to see. Most of the population is concentrated on Java and around the capital, Jakarta. Once you get away from Jakarta you will find yourself in vast jungles, with ancient temples, mysterious lakes and hot springs. There are lively and fiery volcanoes, stunning beaches and some of the best surfing. The cities of Bogor, Bandung and Yogyakarta have to be visited to be believed. Then of course, there is Bali and its gorgeous Hindu culture.
Travel is relatively inexpensive but can be a challenge. The warm, friendly and hospitable people, the food and fantastic countryside will more than compensate for any difficulties you may have.
- Brazil
This huge country is a wonder world filled with amazing sights. It is blessed with naturally varied and rich landscape with thousands of miles of beaches and humungous tracts of rainforests fed by great rivers including the mighty Amazon. This vast land has incredibly diverse climatic and cultural conditions. The vibrant hedonistic cities of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Salvador are legendary for their party atmosphere and nightlife.The main mode of getting around Brazil is by bus. The buses are generally excellent and services frequent and good.
