While well-traveled backpackers will also enjoy the British Highlights tour, beginning backpackers will find it an especially smooth segue into world travel. Almost everyone speaks English (though you can't always understand the brogue) and the travel distances are short and straightforward. Plus, there's plenty of culture, history and sightseeing for those who want it, and plenty of pubs and rowdy locals for those who don't.

Country Stats: Capital- London Official Language- English Currency- British Pound (1 US D = 0.5 GBP) Population- 61 Million AVG Weather- 32 - 72 F National Drink: Tea (haha jk!…but no, really)

Trip Highlights: Changing of the Guards Shakespeare's Globe Theatre The Tate Modern Edinburgh's Royal Mile The Guiness Storehouse Thermae Bath Spa

Things to do: Ride the London Eye Take McEwan’s Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour Bailey's Historical Pub Tour Dublin Walking Tour Hike the Wye Valley Soak at a hot spring in Bath
Trip Includes: Round-trip Airfare Rooms at friendly and lovely hostels Daily Breakfast Welcome dinner and drinks All transport and/or transfers between airport and hostel to hostel Two tour coordinators available 24/7 with global cell phones One complimentary IHB towel