11 Awesome Places to Backpack in Europe

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With so much going on in the world, it can be hard to choose the best places to backpack in Europe, but I'm here to help.
I've been to nearly every country in Europe, and I have a lot of opinions on where to backpack in Europe (and where not to go). In this post, I'll split the beans on my 11 favorite cities, countries, and hidden destinations for backpacking Europe!
Oh, and before you visit Europe, you're of course going to need a trusty backpack. I've tested all the popular bags, and I ranked them all in my guide to best backpacks for Europe. Check it out!

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