If you speak to anyone who has done an extended backpacking trip, they will likely tell you that it was truly the trip of a lifetime; staying in hostels, meeting new people everyday and being able to get off the beaten path truly make for an experience like no other. The only downside to such a trip is that it can be very difficult to stick to the budget that you originally set for yourself. In this post, I’m going to outline some simple and efficient ways to cut costs while still being able to get the most out of your trip.