When I first ventured into Eastern Europe aged 19, it was 1998 and the ... period my interest in the region – piqued by that early backpacking jaunt – has only grown stronger.

I spent two weeks backpacking through Europe for the first time in October ... when I spent a week backpacking for the first time through Eastern Canada. It turned out to be much easier ...

so a lot of people wonder what's better for Europe - wheeled luggage or a backpack? In this article, we'll compare the pros ...