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Top 10 Backpacking Destinations


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welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
backpacking destinations for this list
we’re considering a broad range of areas
whether cities or geographical regions
so no one single location made the cut
it’s more about painting a portrait than
pinpointing a specific place on earth
number 10 Scandinavia while not as sexy
as Paris or Rome this region provides i
popping visuals from denmark all the way
to finland a walk along the canals of
copenhagen is a must for any extended
backpacking excursion and the Norwegian
fjords of to EMSA highlight the
sensational Northern Lights
whether it’s Stockholm old town or the
Magnificent coastline of Helsinki sweet
old Scandinavia inspires deep thoughts
and beautiful moments of backpacking
bliss number nine Peru and Chile the
western coastline of South America
offers a chance to roam the Andes or
explore the ancient civilization of the
Incan Empire but anyone brave enough to
endure the trek to machu picchu earns
instant backpacker credibility with a
poetic landscape of vibrant greens and
blues both Peru and Chile allow visitors
to experience magical realism at its
finest
although photos may capture the
unbelievable the beauty of this South
American region must be mentally
captured and saved forever
number 8 India the average traveler may
be intimidated by the heavily populated
cities of New Delhi and Mumbai but the
most versatile backpacker prepares for
an excursion through the thar desert or
a spontaneous Himalayan adventure the
of spices and flavors serve as sensory
delights just as the endless amount of
visual wonders can take one North to Taj
Mahal or all the way south to Chennai in
the Bay of Bengal all in all one trip
through India will encourage many more
number seven France although the City of
Light appeals to young artists and
lovers seeking inspiration the
surrounding areas of Paris offer an
equally momentous experience the French
Riviera attracts an international crowd
every May for the Cannes Film Festival
but just a few miles away is the
illustrious niece always a favorite of
backpackers the Bordeaux region allows a
dip into both rivers and wine although
some may prefer it get away too
sensational Mon blaah located in the
French Alps number six Southeast Asia
Thailand Vietnam Cambodia and Indonesia
to experience the emerald green waters
of Thailand is to experience heaven on
earth whether it’s an afternoon on the
beaches of pop Tom or a stroll around
Bangkok a backpacker can’t go wrong in
Southeast Asia the natural beauty of
nearby Cambodia and Vietnam often brings
visitors to their knees from pure
astonishment on the trip cells to the
second pole waterfalls of Bali may
inspire a silent cry of joy number five
the United Kingdom London town welcomes
a plethora of backpackers every year all
ready to slam down a pint or mingle with
locals however a complete United Kingdom
experience involves a jaunt through the
morn mountains of northern island or a
peaceful afternoon in the Scottish
Highlands
then there is Snowdonia a national park
in wales designed for ocular ecstasy
although not part of the UK The Cliffs
of Moher in Ireland are not far away and
should also be embraced in body and
spirit number four the Greek islands and
Turkey just as a trip to Athens awakens
the mind a trip through the surrounding
waters may soothe the soul the island of
Santorini proves that myths become
realities once backpackers witness the
magnificent iya sunsets and a getaway to
nearby Turkey offers even more
mediterranean magic as a trip to the
cotton castle of pamukkala will forever
change the concept of pools the Greek
islands and Turkey boast beautiful
artifacts of ancient history and visual
gems that make Instagram users drool
number 3 Spain and Portugal the
afternoon siestas of Madrid keep
backpackers rested while late-night
tapas results in permanent ooh the night
Spain is simply an essential stop for
backpackers of all ages whether one
wants to kick back on the beaches of
Barcelona or explore the cliffs of San
Sebastian Basque Country awaits for
countryside fun along with the exquisite
city of Lisbon in nearby Portugal
together the two countries make for a
perfect starting point for the eastbound
European traveller number two East Coast
Australia although a complete experience
down under is always recommended a
backpacker must immerse him or herself
fully into the sparkling East Coast from
Melbourne to Cairns this delectable
Australian trip takes visitors through
the incomparable Sydney and up through
the glorious beaches of the Gold Coast
road trip or rail this Australian
setting always stimulates the senses
and a complimentary trip to New Zealand
asked to the southern hemisphere swag
before we unveil our top pick here are
some honorable mentions
number one Amsterdam whether it’s rumors
or realities this location in the
kingdom of the Netherlands creates
backpacking legends some visit for the
sensual delights while others seek a
different type of natural high but the
city’s dazzling architecture and
entertainment maintain a most remarkable
reputation among travelers daytime
visits to the van Gogh Museum and Anne
Frank House warmed the heart and the
city’s bright lights set the stage for
nighttime thrills all it takes is a
smile and one word for backpackers to
understand each other
Amsterdam do you agree with our list
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