There are almost too many must-see cities in the world — and the most seamless way to hit them all is by backpacking. With little luggage and a huge sense of adventure, a backpacking trip allows you to experience new places with freedom and ease (all while teaching you more than college ever could).
These 11 global cities are especially ripe for visiting with a backpack, whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned backpacker. Some are stellar because they’re cheap, some are youthful party destinations, and some are just so adventurous that they’re best explored with a light load to carry. Start planning your adventure now!
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10. Pokhara, Nepal
Out of 124 backpacking destinations that Price of Travel surveyed in 2014, this was the very cheapest one. Here, the average backpacker’s budget is just $14 per day. You’ll soak up views of the Annapurna mountain range, hike to a waterfall and can even stay at a safari camp.
11. Montreal, Canada
If you don’t have the funds to make it all the way to Europe, consider this more local substitute (which feels so European, it’s not really even a substitute at all). It’s one of the cheapest backpacking cities in North America, by some estimates — and once there, you can walk, bike or stroll the French-y streets to your heart’s content.
