My husband and I just got back from 30 days in Italy with our convertible backpacks for our luggage. This was a good move considering the stairs, cobbled streets and number of train transitions. We stayed in 8 cities, anywhere from 3 - 5 nights per place.
We enjoyed this longer trip, a first for us and hope for many more. We are both in our early 60s and recognize that using the backpacks might not be the best thing for too many more years. Thus I am trying to plan "backpack friendly" itineries for travel in the next few years.
I'm looking for recommendations on countries and/or parts of Europe (or other parts of the world) that make sense to use the backpacks. I do realize this is a personal preference and depending on what kind of travel one does... assume a DIY itinerary, probably around a month long, staying in cities 3-5 days (or longer if warrented), most likely no car & train travel. Where did you go where you were happy you had a backpack rather than a roller suitcase? Or vice-versa, where did you go with a roller suitcase and wish you had a backpack?
Thanks in advance for any insights.