simonp
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It is still possible to hitch-hike, although I wouldn't recommend it. It really depends on where you're trying to travel, how long you have and your own psyche.
Inter-railing is the obvious choice; if you're going to a lot of locations throughout Europe the passes run on trains throughout most of Western Europe and lots of Central/Eastern countries too. There are discounts for under-26-year-olds as well.
If you're looking for only a few journeys, then I'd also consider looking into the no-frills airlines. There are far, far too many for me to list them here, but beware- you must book *months* in advance. Book for the same week and it's actually much more expensive than a flight from a 'flag carrier' airline!
Finally, be aware that flying is often cheaper than trains- in the UK particularly. BA now offers European flights for about £60 all-in; Aer Lingus has £40 return London to Dublin. My train fare to York from London was £70, bought in advance and with a 1/3 discount for being young...
Hope you enjoy your trip! |
Maiman13
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I've spent several summers traveling around using a few different ways.
Hitchiking can be good for a story, and Europeans are nicer to pick people up than americans it seems, but highly inconsistent (nights wandering highways suck) not to mention quite dangerous if you are a girl and still pretty damn dangerous if you're a guy. Generally not worth it.
The Eurail package can be good, if you are looking to stay within a country or two or three. The packages, vary for specific needs, do you want to go to 1, 2, 3 countries? Which ones. You can specify your packages extensively. I paid something like $650 for 15 days of travel (days normally mean you can ride a train from morning til midnight, although there are some specifics to read on your pass) A day has gotten me from Budapest to Denmark or from Oslo to Hannover so no worries. This is a good system and a great way to see the countryside. Here is the link:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/index.htm
The other way, and which I now prefer because I normally want to go longer distances, is the discount airlines. They are unbelievably cheap and quick. Pretty routine to fly from Rome to London for 50-60 bucks. Cheaper to some places. I flew from Dublin to Spain for $22. There are several different carriers focusing in specific regions, so lots of flights. Just 2 downsides. 1)No frills is really no frills, you will be in a line at some airport, and there is no assigned seating, and the planes are a bit cramped, and no service is free (but what do you want for a $50 3 hour flight?)and 2) Make sure you check your airport code. "Frankfurt" with Ryan Air is not Frankfurt, is it Frankfurt Hahne, an hour away by bus. Rome will be out in the stix a bit, occasionally, they fly to the main airports, but be watchful. O yeah and get there on time, some airlines will give away tickets if you don't follow rules and arrive 30-40 minutes early, whatever their policy is. Here are some links for the discount airlines:
www.ryanair.com
www.easyjet.com
www.germanwings.com
www.airberlin.com
There are at least 10 more, but those took care of me everytime. Good luck. |
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