I will be backpacking across Europe next summer. Do you have any tips or idea’s? Where should I go?
June 25, 2011 by Hikerama
Filed under backpacking tips
I want to know what are the best places in Europe are to visit. I’m also looking for tips on ways to save money and being safe.
yes
Go to Rome and Paris
fun stuff i wish i could go
England – Bletchley Park, Stratford upon Avon etc
it is very hard to save money in germany especially right now because the us dollar is hardly worth anything. But if you have time go to rust germany to Europapark it is awesome , and the hotel is onsite and is 30euro to stay the night. Idar Oberstein is nice to you can go to the church in the rocks and to the berg . It is a very nice view. Kaiserslautern isnt bad also they have a pizzeria their ran by italians and it is the best italian food i have ever ate. If you can find the carnivals and the festivals while in germany it will help you save money because you can get alot of food for not very much money at all. but one word of caution to stay safe it never ever back talk the polizi because over here they can beat you and they will . but usually they wont bother you if you dont bother them , and try to bring alot of money either way . i hope this helps .
what do you mean by “backpacking across Europe?” Are you really going to walk? If not, I highly recommend the Eurail pass which is a train pass valid in most EU countries.
Also, make sure every single thing you take with you can fit inside ONE bag. This will make travel much easier and help you keep track of everything.
Get off the beaten track and away from all the popular tourist attractions – this will help you save money, and also really experience the true culture of a country.
Talk to people – find some locals who are friendly (usually in a pub) and just talk with them. You can learn a lot this way, and may even find someone who would be willing to let you stay the night or give you a tour the next day.
Go to http://www.couchsurfing.com – here you can find places to stay for free. People open up their couches for people who are traveling to sleep on, which equals free accommodations. It is safe, and people must be ‘verified’ to make sure they aren’t unsafe.
Being safe – get one of those money belts. They may have been given a bad name from movies like Euro Trip, but they really are about the best thing you can get. Passport, money, travel documents….if your bag gets stolen, these are the things you really NEED….so keep them ON you at all times.
Don’t exchange money – put all your money into a bank account and use an ATM card. ATM’s are abundant in Europe, and using them gives you the exact exchange rate at that moment, and doesn’t incur any fees that you would have to pay otherwise.
Croatia-Plitvice,Dubrovnik,Hvar…
Serbia-Novi Sad,Beligrade…
Bosnia-Mostar
Have nice time!!!
Italy-Rome
Spain-Barcelona
France-Paris…………