The Travellers Lounge - Backpacker's guide that includes round the world trip planning, weather charts, money matters, accommodation and destination guides.

The Backpacker Network - Message boards, planning help, going out guide as well as a hostel and beer index.

Footloose Travel - Offers travel advice, an online travel magazine, accessories, message boards and train tips.

Travelynx Travel Center - Travel information, ideas, advice on backpacking, hitchhiking, family travel, guidebooks, destinations, gear and backpacks.

GoBackpacking - Dedicated to creating a community of backpackers and budget travelers through the sharing of advice and experience. Packing, transportation, money, message boards and links.

Eurotrip - Active discussion boards, hostel reviews, web links, travelogues and a free travel newsletter.

Backpack Europe on a Budget - Backpacking and hostelling information, tips and links for student and budget travelers planning a trip to Europe. Bulletin boards, travel tales and transportation.

eTravel - Independent information and advice regarding world travel with a variety of sections such as weather, flying, gear and daily travel tips.

Independent Travel Guide - World weather, feature articles, printable currency cheat card, discussion forum and international calling guide.

Travel-Library.com - An extensive compilation of links for backpacking and budget travel around the world. Accessible travel, packing tips, transportation, working and volunteering and countries guides.

Underground Travel - Articles such as "Myths about airline fares and routes" as well as news, travel links, working abroad and travel passes.

Backpackers Australia - Provides online services for backpackers including accommodation, things to do, bites and stings and paying taxes as well as visa and employment information.

Worldly Backpackers Guide - Information resource that covers where to start, how to get there, and how to save money. Bulletin boards and resource links.

SA Backpacker Links - A collection of links for backpackers looking for a hostels in South Africa, Lesotho And Swaziland. Chat room, notice board and interactive map.

Travel Bug - Includes country travelogues, trip journals and recommendations for the backpacker or independent traveller. Links, newsletter and currency converter.

Where Is The Beach - Information database for backpacking in Asia, Europe, Australia. Cheap flights, hostels search, events and festivals, weather and message boards.

Backpacking and Budget Travel in Australia - Tools for low budget travel within Australia. Hostels, tours, transport operators and Internet cafes.

Guide for Europe - Backpack or budget travel across Europe. Hostels, packing lists, guidebooks, message boards, how to buy a backpack, questions and answers and links.

Backpacker HQ - Interactive map and search engine leading to travel resources. Information on money matters, planning, hostels and adventure tours.

BootsnAll - Resources geared for the independent traveller. Discussion boards, travel toolkit, travelogues and advice.

BUG - Backpackers Ultimate Guide - Aimed at backpackers heading to Europe, Hawaii, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands. Listings of festivals, hostels, work and destinations. Free internet based email and forums.

Hostel Reservation System - Online hostel booking - reception management software for youth hostels operators, backpackers & budget accommodations and for hostels industry

Everything you need to know - A personal backpacking guide listing immunizations, how to take funds, buying a ticket, safety, travel photography and destination advice.

Backpacking and Partying through Europe - Information on backpacking in Europe including packing, transportation and politics as well as personal advice.

EuroTravel - Forums where travelers can meet to discuss traveling, share advice, write travelogues, and upload their pictures. News, links and photo gallery.

Backpacking Australia - Extensive planning tools for backpacking in Australia. Share a ride, slang, useful resources, employment agencies and hot destinations.

Britain on a Budget - Guide written by American students regarding about study, travel and work in Britain. Features interactive map, universities and culture.

Coast to Coast - Focuses on affordable accommodation and adventure activities for backpackers in Southern Africa. Places to go, hiking regions, game parks and diving information.

Crazy Dog Travel Guide - Information, advice and links for budget travel by backpack. Weekly wisdom tips as well as sections on safety and scams, health, airlines, borders and photography.

OldContinent.com - Backpacking and budget travel links, information and tips for travellers to Europe. In English or Spanish, free travel newsletter.

Trailmail - Backpackers portal for help with trip planning, communications on the road, guidebooks and accommodation. Includes daily journey which can be written online while travelling.

Thorn Tree - Lonely Planet's bulletin board for travellers to exchange information. Individual boards include country specific postings as well as assorted travel topics.

Vagabondo - Aimed at independent travellers, this guide includes ideas and intineries, travel related newsgroups and resource links.

Travel Experiences - Backpacking guide that includes travelogues, photos, postcards, advice and forums.

Backpackers Internet Guide - Backpackers stories from around the world - advice, news and views.

Backpack Traveller - Hints and tips include medical information, vehicle preparation, climate, time zone converter and hitch hiking.

Backpack It - Travel tales, intinaries and tips within this budget travel related site.

Backpacking Europe - Guide to backpacking Europe covering France, Spain, Italy and Morocco. Forum, webcams, UK maps and town guide.

WiseNomad.com - Created for backpackers and world travelers and includes a guide to worldwide destinations, discussion groups, youth hostels and guidebooks.

BackpackerMate Australia - A guide to Australian backpacking that includes local information, hostels, a lingo quiz and hot spots.

Oculartravel.com - Planner for backpack and budget travellers. World photos and resource links.

Bearzerk.com - Lists hostels, travel articles and information for Australia and New Zealand. Where to work and where to stay.

OzBackpack.com - Backpacking and budget travellers directory containing regional sections, tourist information and printable backpackers coupons.

Youtrek.com - Country information, where to go, what to see, what to avoid, planning, money and hostels.

Backpack Through Europe - Article providing a step-by-step approach on traveling across Europe on a low budget. Intinery, travel documents, packing and transportation advice.

Backpack.start4all.com - A link directory of resources for backpack travellers. Guides, cyber cafes, remote banking, trails and cultural exchanges.

Planetgogo.net - World travel stories, articles and links for budget travel.

Inter-rail.org - Informative site containing train time tables and details, ferry schedules, preparation advice, museums and jazz festivals. Chat room, forum and e-cards.

StonedCrow.com - Travel information on budget travel around Australia, finding work, holiday working visas and backpacker hostel listings.

intrepidpeople.com - Travellers toolkit, country search, travelogues and tips.

Raider.Planet - Backpacking information for those planning to travel to Tibet. Getting there, getting around, history, climate, food and religion.

The Travel Bar - Information for travellers regarding flights, destinations, planning and travel tips.

Backpack in Greece - Includes information on the Greek Islands, hints and tips, photos, links and message boards.

Backpacking In Queensland - Comprehensive guide that includes tours, printable maps, events and national parks in Queensland.

Interrailers Net - Information on European railways and interrail ticket. Search for a rail partner or post in the forum. In English and German.

Seek - Sections include travel tips, links to work and volunteer opportunities abroad and web resources.

Aussie Backpacker Web Guide - Information for backpackers and budget travellers regarding travel in Australia. Things to do, keeping in touch, tours, employment and links.

Koh Pha-Ngan Backpackers Guide - Guide for backpackers travelling to Koh Pha-Ngan, Thailand. Island information and photographic listings of bungalows available on the Island, beaches, transportation, dangers and full moon parties.

BackpackerTips.com - World travel tips for independent travellers and backpackers. Region guide and planning links.

The Travel Room - Guide to countries such as Australia, Europe, Canada and Thailand. Message boards, festivals around the world, travel tools and links.