Does anyone have any travel tips for Europe?

kayanat · Post by **kayanat** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:22 pm

I am a regular American planning a trip to Europe with my brother. It will probably be a two week affair. I am looking for any tips that people might have onwhat to bring and how to "backpack" across europe as well as places to stay and monetary advice. I am a college student with limited cash flow and any advice on how to skrimp and save would be great, as well as locations that would be good to travel to.
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BUFFETT 06 · Post by **BUFFETT 06** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:53 pm

as far as places to stay, i would suggest looking into hostels. Look on the internet as soon as you know what cities you will be traveling through, it's a great way to meet other travelers and save alot of money. Travel by train.

Iguanoid · Post by **Iguanoid** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:39 am

Be sure not to miss Amsterdam. Lots of cheap hostels to stay in Warmoestraat, right in the centre of town and on the edge of the red light district. You can also take the train from Amsterdam to Paris or Brussels if you fancied it.

Plus4 · Post by **Plus4** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 3:42 am

I love Europe and we are planning...

hoping to go to Germany and Holland in Sept..
Good luck and have fun with your search

I agree use the train in Europe...You can get twin passes..2 people travelling same day..
There are 2 trains..choose the train that is slower which is more scenic and cheaper....There is so much to see in Europe I would suggest not doing more than 2 ..3 at the most Countries in your 2 weeks...
http://WWW.hosteleurope.Com/

sites we use are
http://WWW.hotel.de/
booking.com

Make sure your check yout train travel passes for bonuses..Some countries offer reductions on ferry crossings with your erorail pass.. Discounts on tours..buses etc...
In Germany your rail pass allows you to use the S-Bahn (local rail trains )free.. Free sailings on boats operated by the 'KD German Rhine Line..

There are passes for 2 ..3 4 etc.. Countries
http://www.eurail.com/

A travel site I use for Europe is travel pod .com