 18. female. wanting to backpack alone western europe |
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natonicole natalia youd Post Count: 1 Msg: #1 110 weeks ago, February 8th 2008 | Hi! Im 18 (will be 19 at time of travel) and an outgoing person wanting tobackpack alone and get a working visa. | Will I have fun? Is it worth it? How do I go about it? Any suggestions tips APPRICIATED!!!!!!!!!!!  Ali Ali Watters Post Count: 4027 Msg: #2 110 weeks ago, February 9th 2008 | You will be fine and you will meet many people on your adventure. | The biggest tip I can give is make sure you book into a friendly hostel in a vibrant city for your first nights - you will meet people in that hostel and some of them are bound to be going your way! Some of them may become lifelong friends. There are also lots of tours - the contiki one is well thought of - it might be easiest to take a few weeks with one of those while starting out and getting your confidence up - then having the rest of the time to travel alone and find work! Good luck  Sorola Msorola Post Count: 43 Msg: #3 109 weeks ago, February 14th 2008 | I agree with Ali. I had a female friend from Canada "warm-up" to travelling on a contiki tour, then head out on her own. It lets you get into the swing of things, rather than jump right into the thick of it. | I would just add that any time you travel, you have to be smart. Common sense and a bit of foresight go a long way. -Matt  the wilderness years hollie Post Count: 67 Msg: #4 109 weeks ago, February 14th 2008 | Agreed, have your wits about you and you will have one of the most fantastic experiences. | Western Europe is a great place to start off with, lots of easy going hostels with plenty of people to meet, as Ali has said, you will meet people on the way and may even travel with them at times. Being on your own gives you the flexibility to do what you want to do, when you want to do it. Just stay safe and good luck!  Mell Mell Post Count: 18108 Msg: #5 109 weeks ago, February 15th 2008 | Hello Natonicole :) | I first left home when I was 19 and moved to another country to work. I think that is one of the best decisions I made in my life. That step towards independence ignited my passion for travelling. I think u will have fun. U will meet lots of people who will become friends, boyfriends, work colleagues, travel companions......... There will be times u are lonely but a little lonliness never killed anyone. :) I suggest u buy a copy of a good travel book such as the Lonely Planet for the country u are planning to go to. It costs around 28 Euros and is available in most book shops around the world. It will give information about work, transport, money, safety, travel accomodation etc etc. There are also ones that cover large sections of continents. For example, if u are planning to travel around Europe u could get one that covers all of Europe. Mel tigge Karl Von Eisenberg Post Count: 3 Msg: #6 109 weeks ago, February 16th 2008 | Hello. To travel in Europe is safe and quite inexpensive. You can buy an inter-rail pass that can take you about anywere you want to go. I´m not sure what the price is nowadays but I´ts not a lot of money. I live in Sweden and if you come here in the summer I´ll promise that you will have the time of your life. In the night the sun barely sets before it´s rising again, and the weather is generally nice (Late July and August is the nicest time) Prices on hostels are low, but restaurants and bars are more expensive than the rest of Europe exept Norway which is VERY expensive. But on the bright side theres lots of free stuff to experience. Like Stockholms (My hometown) archipelago wich is the biggest in Europe. Lots of free archiological and historical sites (Viking and bronze age) And of course beatifull architecture and deep forests. You can take an inexpensive buss to anywere you like in Sweden, or an inexpensive train ticket. From Stockholm, you can take a Cruiseship to Finland. The Cruise takes about 12H one way and is very cheap. On the ship you can buy taxfree stuff, watch a show, party or just rest. If you want details you are welcome to contact me through this site. Bye/Karl |  amyhelenor amy vos Post Count: 47 Msg: #7 108 weeks ago, February 17th 2008 | Hi, I'm in the same situation! I'm 18 and am leaving for Germany in a month, where I'm working as an au pair for 8 months. I hope to travel a lot while I'm there, but I'll be on my own and am a bit nervous at the idea of that! |  Jo Trouble Jo McCarthy Post Count: 3354 Msg: #8 108 weeks ago, February 20th 2008 | Absolutely it will be worth it, and it won't be the last trip you take either! | One thing I really regret is not taking more advantage of the working holiday system, before the normal cut-off age of 30. Number of Users: 8 | Number of Posts: 8 | ||||||||||||||||
