I spent two weeks backpacking through Europe for the first time in October 2022. I found that it wasn't the glamorous, romantic adventure it often looks like on Instagram. While backpacking, I was ...

Backpacking Europe is viewed as a rite of passage for the young. You stay at hostels, ride overnight trains, and make impulsive decisions based on your limited budget and endless curiosity and energy.

Overtourism is wreaking havoc, especially in Europe. As climate change intensifies, travelers and destinations are rethinking how, when, and where we vacation. ByAlex Ledsom, Senior Contributor.