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Post by travelchild52086 on Jun 1, 2007 13:39:02 GMT -5
This is my first time backpacking to europe and im not leaving until september. There are two of going and I would like to visit as many countries as possible...we are looking at staying 1-2 months in hostels. We are both under 26 so we are able to get a youth rail pass..how much would you bring besides my ticket and my rail pass???
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Post by MuvverRussia on Jun 2, 2007 2:07:25 GMT -5
What currency? US dollars? Euros? Or Canadian or Australian dollars?
To assume US dollars, US$2500 is barely enough for one month, especially for Western Europe. Personally, I'd bring slightly more for one month (say US$2800 or so) and practically double the amount if you want to stay for 2 months. Europe's expensive, even if you try and do a budget trip and the weakness of the US dollar really isn't helping things for US based people.
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Post by Eagle on Jun 2, 2007 3:04:47 GMT -5
travelchild52086, Welcome! A few comments to add to Muvver's suggestions......
Even for a trip of one or two months, there will be a limit on the number of countries that you can comforably visit in that time frame. For exmaple, I was in Europe for two month last fall and visited four countries.
It would help if you could provide some information on which countries you most want to see, what interests you the most (art, history, architecture, partying, etc.) and the approximate budget you're working with. You won't be able to choose the most appropriate rail pass until you have a rough Itinerary worked out.
As Muvver indicated, the bare minimum that you should probably allow for is about US$75.00 per day, per person, NOT including Air Fares and Rail Passes. For two months, this works out to about US$4500.00 for daily expenses. In my experience, Hostels will run about €30.00 per night in the larger centres (per person) with food and "incidentals" on top of that. You'll need to allow for transportation within cities as well, such as Subways or Buses, which will not be covered by your Rail Passes.
As this is your first trip, I would highly recommend that you check out a few Guidebooks to help with your planning. IMHO, the Rick Steves book Europe Through The Back Door is an essential "pre-read" before travelling in Europe (everyone here seems to have their own preferences in Guide books). Check your local Library or book stores.
I would also suggest checking out "open jaw" flights for your trip (talk to a travel agent). Even though these are often slightly more expensive, they tend to save both money and time in the long term as you don't have to return to your starting point.
Happy planning!!!
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Post by bush on Sept 15, 2007 10:12:28 GMT -5
Hi. I'm planning on taking a a tour of Europe in August/September next year. I want to see France, Italy, Czechizlovakia and as much as possible in about 10 days. Does anyone have tips on how to get around, places to stay, places to see, how much money to save etc. Thanks a lot
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Post by herrbert on Sept 15, 2007 12:19:17 GMT -5
Hi. I'm planning on taking a a tour of Europe in August/September next year. I want to see France, Italy, Czechizlovakia and as much as possible in about 10 days. Does anyone have tips on how to get around, places to stay, places to see, how much money to save etc. Thanks a lot Make a new topic, in the initerary thread, this will ensure, you will get some replies. Hijacking another thread is not the the right way to ask for advise, as two topics, will be confusing. My advise for you would be to, pick out 3 cities, or maybe even 2 if you want to see Paris and Rome(?). Wanting to see more is natural, but also makes it a very rushed trip, so I would decline, that, and always keep in mind, that you can make other trips to see the other places in the future. |
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