From Fern (“far”) + Weh (“pain”). Can be literally translated as farsickness or longing for far-off places.
Wanderlust means the desire for travel.
Fernweh elevates that urge to a need. A person who has Fernweh feels best when not at home.
About Fernweh
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Fernweh Backpackers is a Virtual Travel Agency here to make your trip as enjoyable and stress free as possible. We offer personalized itineraries perfect for you, as well as booking services to help with securing all the details for your trip. Fernweh Backpackers was created and curated by backpackers with personal experience traveling around the world and building relationships with fellow travelers and locals.


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Seeing the world as the locals see it is the best way to get a different perspective and a truly authentic experience. This is what Fernweh Backpackers is all about; creating unique trips for people who want to travel, learn, and do.

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The fernweh blog
I Sold my soul to Wanderlust
People ask me all the time how I afford the trips I take and plan to take. My answer every time? “I’m cheap as f***. ” Not only do I budget hardcore while I’m actually traveling, but I budget in my daily life as well….
15 tips for budget travel
The price of travel can add up quickly. Here are some tips that will make traveling a bit more affordable for people on a budget (like myself)! Keep in mind – a couple of these tips are specifically for European travel, but most can be…
Plan your trip to Montserrat
Montserrat, Spain is many things; it’s a mountain, a monastery, and a great idea for a day trip from Barcelona… but I didn’t care about any of those things. All I wanted out of my day in Montserrat was to get a picture on top…