Backpacking Route Planner

Create a backpacking route guide for [REGION/ROUTE] for [DURATION]. Cover: Route Overview (map of journey, logical flow, flexibility built in), Budget Planning (realistic daily costs, country-by-country breakdown, money management), Backpack Packing Guide (what to bring, weight targets, multi-climate packing), Hostel Strategy (booking platforms, hostel selection criteria, social vs quiet options), Transportation Between Destinations (buses, budget flights, trains, border crossings), Must-Stop Destinations (highlights along route with time recommendations), Off-the-Beaten-Path Additions (lesser-known gems worth the detour), Backpacker Infrastructure (where it's easy, where it's challenging), Social Scene (where to meet fellow travelers, party spots, chill zones), Safety on the Road (common scams, safe transport, valuables protection), Staying Healthy (food safety, travel health, insurance), Working Along the Way (legal work options, volunteer exchanges), Slow Travel Options (places worth lingering), and Backpacker Community Tips (apps, Facebook groups, local knowledge sources).