Hit me with any ideas, advice, suggestions, warnings, and things you think are essential in a backpack trip around Europe.
My friend and I are planning to backpack around Europe, but we are definatly still in the beginning stages, and I'm a little lost on where to start. If anyone has any tips, or those MUST have/see/do things they'd be willing to share, we would both be eternally grateful! Thanks!
Reply to this must see:
Cinque Terre, Italy.
Louvre, Paris.
Santorini, Greece.
Rome
Catacombs, Paris.
Hmm. must have things in my backpack:
petzl headlamp (for rooting around in your pack at night at the hostel)
individual wetwipes (for when places to wash your hands are few and far between)
travel silk sleepsheet
shower flipflops
travel locks (mini-com) for my luggage and bags.
warnings:
keep your distance from the gypsies
sitting down at cafes in Italy (and elsewhere in europe) will cost you at least 50% if not 100% more per item versus take away or standing at the bar.
random advice:
get Lonely Planet Europe on a Shoestring
check our ryanair and easyje for cheap flights. Sometimes flying is more convenient than training (though this depends if you want scenery and if you have the time).
Let me know what else you want to know.
Reply to this Hi, It's really hard to help you how many time do you want to stay in Europe and when?
Must to see:
Cities: Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, London, Amsterdam, Prague and Berlin.
Then if you want to relax i suggest you for its sea Greece, Spain or Italy. If you search some tips about cheap hostel try with
Flashbooking .
You can find also a free cities guides such as
London,
Amsterdam,
Rome,
Florence,
Paris,
Barcelona,
Prague downable in pdf format.
if you want other suggestions let me know!!!!
Reply to this Airlines:
-Add to your list of budget airlines: Air Berlin, Germanwings, Vueling, Transavia, Wizzair, SkyEurope.
-In some majors airlines you can also find cheap flights, its just a question of patience: Scandinavian, KLM, Alitalia, Iberia, Lufthansa....
Restaurants:
-Ask for tap water, not bottled. 'Agua del grifo' in spanish 😉
-Try to eat where locals eat. If a restaurant is empty or in a very turistic point, well...say goodbay to you euros.
-Don't eat anything you hadn't ordered. In Portugal they put on your table cheese and others. They wont charge you if you dont eat it, but if you do...
-Don't order anything unless you know the price beforehand. Acording to the law every bar/restaurant must show a complete list of prices which should be at customers sight.
-Check your bill. Just in case.
Warnings:
-Never leave your things unattended. Never. Specially cameras, i-pods, bags. Always keep your passport and money with you.
-Don't accept candies from strangers 😊
Reply to this Over the last 10 yrs I have done a lot of travelling in Europe.
I've been to most capitals and some minor towns.
Highlights:
Bruges in Belgium
Nice in the South of France // can be done on a budget
Ljubljana in Solvenia // great city - lovely people - inexpensive - catch it now
Dublin // my hometown - can be expensive - check out
Free Dublin for hints on budget travel.
Salsburg in Austira
Over rated: //Very popular but they just didn't do it for me
Prague
Barcalona
Avoid:
Budapest // not tourist friendly at all.
Reply to this Hi, I am currently a 32 year old mature student in my final year of college. Iv never been abroad except to amsterdam about eight years ago. Im a bit nervous and will be travelling alone. I have always wanted to travel but had a huge fear of flying..ironic and tragic. It was B.A Baracus time on the flight to Amsterdam. Anyway has anyone any tips for me? and is it idiotic to go straight aftre I graduate?? Should I get a loan. I would like to do Asia, India first and New Zealand but friend s have convinced me to do Europe as a taster?? Id really appreciate some advice as I feel a total duck out of water
cheers xx
Reply to this http://www.euroflights.info/#destinations
Check out that site for budget friendly airlines from different countries. I found an airline through them that will get me 1 hour away from my hometown in Poland (and I dont have to fly into Berlin or Warsaw and then drive for 6 hours!! Yipee!!!)
Oh yeah, and another thing:
Research research research any areas you're planning on going to. I've been able to find some great sites for my trip in September on the internet complete with maps of towns, great tours, and the like. Nothing feels as bad as a wasted holiday because you spent most of your time in the hotel or on the internet looking up places to go to.....
Have fun on your trip.
Reply to this Extremely IMPORTANT: pack light! beside undergarment, u should have more than one of each of the article of clothing,; shirt, T, jean, short, etc..
msut see: paris, munich, interlaken, cinque terra. Do bike tours in those cities that offer them.
get money belt for passport, 1 credit card, some cash, eurorail voucher. you can lose evrything else, as long as u have your money belt you're good.
Reply to this correction to message # 8: you shoould NOT have more than one of each of teh article of clothing....
Reply to this Hello yes I love Europe and lived in both Italy and France! Best places to see have as there are so many, and it depends on what you like doing... have a look at my itineraries sectilon for some ideas on www.luxurybackpackers.com. Best Wishes Jill from Luxury Backpackers Ltd
Reply to this Just remember if you use their itinerary above, that you will be paying a lot for something that with a little research you can do yourself for free. If you are a student OR under 26 I would recommend Sta travel. Excellent service, advice, help and it's all free.
Good luck
Reply to this Hi there, I'm new to backpacking europe as well. If you need any suggestions or tips you may need to take on your visit, view my thread: http://www.travelblog.org/Forum/Threads/8976-1.html
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