One could say "backpacking" is a better term than saying "traveling on the cheap" or "non-luxury travel." As most backpackers carry their eponymous gear full of clothes and only the barest of necessities, backpacking is also maximizing the travel experience by moving around to gain more mileage than an average all expenses paid luxury resort stay.
Scandinavia does not sound affordable for the average backpacker. In exchange for a little comfort, camping is the best way to experience Scandinavia. Indeed, seeing all the Fjords in Norway, the rich forests and mountains of the northern part of Scandinavia and hiking in Finland are the best ways to experience the country other than food, drink and a resort stay.
According to Rough Guides, travelers into food and drink fiestas can always travel in style for cheap in Spain's Leon. Rough Guides said bar hopping comes cheap with drinks going for €1.50 ($1.61) in most bars in huge servings. The price for amazing sausages and ham made locally go for the same price as drinks too.
Prague is almost identical to France minus the musical language of the French as well as baguettes. According to Nomadic Matt, Prague may look expensive but drinks and food are cheap. A budget of $25-50 a day is enough for backpackers to see Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Museum of Medieval Art with transportation taking up most of the expenses.
Krakow is less expensive than Prague. Eastern Europe is an affordable backpacking destination that could cost backpackers only $32. With local sites needing only $4 for entrance fees, food and hotel stays can total about $28 a day, making this country a truly great experience for a week's worth of stays.
Germany's Berlin is full of culture and has a welcoming atmosphere -- not to mention cheap beer and food. Most museums and theaters featuring cutting-edge innovation only cost about $4 or less for entrance fees. Hotels in areas away from city squares have cheaper rates compared to their counterparts.
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