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Buddhist temples and tropical scenery along the Banana Pancake Trail in Southeast Asia

What Is the Banana Pancake Trail? The Complete Backpacker Route Guide

The Banana Pancake Trail is Southeast Asia's most famous backpacker route. Here is every stop, how to connect them, and what it actually costs in 2026.

20 February 2026 8 min read

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Petronas Twin Towers lit up at night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Itineraries 7 min

10 Days in Malaysia: A Backpacker Itinerary for 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Penang street food, Langkawi beaches, and Cameron Highlands tea plantations. A 10-day Malaysia route with daily budgets and transport links.

18 February 2026

Neon-lit beach party with fire dancers at night in Thailand

Nightlife 8 min

Full Moon Party Koh Phangan: Everything You Need to Know in 2026

Haad Rin beach, 30,000 people, neon paint, and bucket drinks. The complete guide to surviving and enjoying Koh Phangan's Full Moon Party.

15 February 2026

Friends clinking beer glasses at a European bar at night

Nightlife 9 min

Europe's Best Pub Crawls: A City-by-City Guide for 2026

The top hostel pub crawls in Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Berlin, Krakow, and Barcelona. Routes, costs, and what to expect at each stop.

12 February 2026

Eclectic interior of a Budapest ruin bar with vintage furniture

Nightlife 7 min

Budapest Ruin Bars: A Backpacker's Walking Tour of the Jewish Quarter

Szimpla Kert, Instant-Fogas, and 10 more ruin bars you can walk between in one evening. The complete map of Budapest's VII District bar scene.

10 February 2026

Colourful Asian street market with lanterns and food stalls

Budget Travel 8 min

Backpacking Southeast Asia on $25 a Day: A Realistic Budget Guide

A realistic daily budget breakdown for backpacking Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia. What $25 actually gets you in 2026.

8 February 2026

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at sunset

Guides 8 min

Sydney to Cairns: The East Coast Australia Backpacker Trail

The complete guide to Australia's most popular backpacker route. Sydney, Byron Bay, the Whitsundays, and the Great Barrier Reef in 3-6 weeks.

5 February 2026

Hostel swimming pool with people socialising and palm trees

Tips 7 min

How to Choose the Right Party Hostel: 9 Things to Check Before You Book

Hostelworld rating, bar on-site, organised events, location. The 9 things that separate a great party hostel from a noisy dorm with bad vibes.

1 February 2026

Woman with backpack looking out over a mountain landscape at sunrise

Tips 7 min

Solo Female Travel: Party Hostels That Get Safety Right

How to choose party hostels as a solo female traveller. Security features to check, cities that stand out, and practical safety tips from women who travel alone.

28 January 2026

Massive outdoor music festival crowd with stage lights at night

Festivals 8 min

Best Music Festivals in Europe for Backpackers in 2026

Sziget, Primavera, Sonar, Exit, and 6 more European festivals worth building a trip around. Dates, costs, and how to get there on a backpacker budget.

25 January 2026

Open backpack with travel gear and essentials laid out

Tips 6 min

The Party Hostel Packing List: 15 Things You Will Actually Use

Skip the travel pillow. Pack a doorstop alarm, a waterproof phone pouch, and decent earplugs. The only packing list you need for party hostel travel.

20 January 2026