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Joey Hadden
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Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.
From overcrowded tourist attractions to sleepless train nights, my experience backpacking in Europe wasn't as glamorous as it looks on Instagram.
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Joey Hadden
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Business Insider's reporter expected an Instagram-like backpacking adventure in Europe, but the reality was much less glamorous.

On a two-week backpacking trip through Europe, I had a sleepless night on a train that left me too exhausted to explore.

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