Guest Blog by Amy Keenan who went backpacking over the summer but could only afford to go for two weeks due to work commitments and money etc. She still had an amazing time and has written this piece to help others do as much as you can in Europe in two weeks. Read more
Their story all began during the summer of 2005. While Nara was backpacking solo after almost a year of working in Dublin (Ireland), Tanya was traveling with her friend after spending a semester abroad in Torino (Italy).
They write at Off-Track Backpacking a blog dedicated to travel, adventure and fun! Women Travel caught up with them and asked them more…
Where and how did you meet?
We met randomly at a hostel in Lisbon, Portugal in 2005. Nara was backpacking solo and approached Tanya by asking her a random question. The rest was history!
Hostel Bookers are paying attention to women travellers on a budget through putting together information especially for women:
- about travel for in different countries
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Mira contacted me and let me know about her travel blog Lady the Tramp -
Mira said: “I have been tramping for a couple years now through Central America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. This is a lady’s journey through the world, traveling and backpacking on a budget. Who says tramping isn’t for women? Here are travel essays about the folly of being a wondering woman, with tips and guides for females on the road.”









