Backpack Australia A headquarters for budget travel to and from Australia. Links to 400 hostels. This site from Kaaryn Hendrickson covers the basics extremely well. Lots of practical information. They provide information on tours, cheap places to eat and events for backpackers heading Down Under.
Information is organized according to Australia's seven regions.
Guide One backpacker's simple guide to travel around the world. Advice on finances and what to pack are among the sections offered. You can also submit essays on your own independent travel experiences. Your guide to clean, accessible toilets in New York, Washington and Boston. All A good site for travel articles and discussion boards geared specifically for 'packers.