Will it be worth it to take my tent through Europe?

Posted: January 31st, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Camp Sites | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments »

I am planning to travel Europe mainly by bicycle alone. Probably Greece-italy-Slovenia-Austria-Germany-
Will it actually save money to bring my tent with? Or should I rather leave the hassle of the tent and sleep in hostels. What will be the cheapest?
I have a feeling it may be cheaper to go by hostels, because i have to pay for my tent site, and not for one person as I would have at a hostel. Or maybe I am wrong… could camping be cheaper?

7 Comments on “Will it be worth it to take my tent through Europe?”

  1. 1 Angelina said at 5:00 pm on January 31st, 2011:

    Get your backpack packed-
    The most important item you will need for your backpacking tour of Europe is, of course, the backpack. Suitcases are bulky and hard to lug around everywhere. Plus, your looking to save money and backpacking is the way to do it. So, on the to backpack itself. This piece of gear will be your best friend on your trip and you need to make sure you get the bag that is right for your body and needs. Most major sporting goods stores will carry backpacks and have a very well informed staff that can fit a back to you that will fit your needs perfectly. Don’t settle on this step. If you have to try on twenty backpacks until you find the one that offers the most comfort then so be it. These stores should also have weight bags they can place inside of your backpack so that you can know how they will feel with a heavy load in them. Again, do NOT settle on this step, you will regret it later.

    Housing-
    So you’ve bought your backpack. Pat yourself on the back because you are now on your way! The next item you will want to pick up is a lightweight tent. Camping is by a mile the cheapest way to travel through Europe.

    Touch down-
    So you’ve made it to Europe! Yay! Time to take out that guide book and find a place to stay, get set up and hit the town! Have fun!

    Check out the tips below for more ideas on getting the most out of your trip without breaking the bank! At: http://www.hotels2stay.net/world/europe/index.html

    Hope my answer will help you in your way!!! :-)

  2. 2 pearl said at 5:00 pm on January 31st, 2011:

    since you are thinking of visiting Slovenia, why not also try Romania ?

    beautiful landscapes, mountains etc…lots of places to camp…

  3. 3 Kevin said at 5:00 pm on January 31st, 2011:

    Im from Europe, and I would suggest a hostel. But, if your the outdoorsy type go for camping. Ask yourself, (if ur from the US), if I was traveling here, would I camp or stay in a hostel?

  4. 4 Alan B said at 5:00 pm on January 31st, 2011:

    Best advice is to take your tent
    There are some fantastic campsites in europe, and reasonably priced

  5. 5 Willeke said at 5:00 pm on January 31st, 2011:

    If you are traveling by public transport, a tent is not the best as most campsites are not near the main railway stations, but when traveling by bike do take it.

  6. 6 Ray said at 12:31 pm on February 3rd, 2011:

    It’s interesting how the backpacking experience differs from Europe and the US. I suppose we have a lot more open (campable) space here in the US, and more of a tradition of ‘roughing’ it in the outdoors.

  7. 7 gemmy airblown inflatable said at 5:56 am on February 10th, 2011:

    If I’m ya facebook friend I can walk in ya house while u gone, feed ya fish, drink some milk out the carton n bounce n u would never know

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