Regional Travel Chapters
Six regions, planned as corridors instead of wish lists
Each chapter names the gateway airports, the rail and bus links that actually connect, the season that works and what a dorm bed costs.
Europe
Dense rail, cheap short flights and the best hostel density on earth.
18-35 EUR per dorm bed, higher in Scandinavia and Switzerland.
Asia
Long distances, cheap beds, and overnight buses that save you a hotel night.
6-15 USD per dorm bed in Southeast Asia, 25-38 USD in Japan and Singapore.
North America
Fewer hostels, bigger distances and city routes worth flying between.
35-60 USD per dorm bed in the US and Canada, 12-20 USD in Mexico.
South America
Andean altitude, long bus nights and hostels that still feel like the 1990s.
8-18 USD per dorm bed, more in Chile and Patagonian towns.
Africa
Honest distances, strong hostel scenes in a few key cities, and flights you should plan early.
12-25 USD per dorm bed, transport is the bigger line item.
Oceania
Island hops, working holiday hostels and the best trail access anywhere.
30-45 NZD or AUD per dorm bed, weekly rates are much better value.