Hello,

I was planning on going to Europe next (April), May and June with my girlfriend (2012). June is a must because I am meeting with my family to attend a Wedding and then exploring a little of Italy with them. I haven’t done TOO much looking into it yet but I have read the favorite places forum.. several times. My must see locations: London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Greece and of course some of the smaller cities/towns around them but those are the biggies, starting in London and making our way south to Greece. My first concern is the cost… I have been reading around and noticed some 2 month trips cost around 6000 and then some 3 month trips also costing the same. I would preferably like to stay longer, but i would like to keep the cost around 6000.

I will be purchasing the book Europe by Eurorail 2011 book to read over some of the attractions/places to visit. We are not party people, but we do like to enjoy ourselves. We have agreed that we will be staying in Hostels for the duration of the trip and I have no issues buying food from the market and making my own meals but I would like to enjoy a foreign meal now and then. We are departing from Winnipeg, MB and I will be looking around (notibly from North Dakota or Fargo) for cheaper flights. As far as transportation, I have been reading that the Eurorail passes seem to go everywhere.. and for as far as we’d like to travel, seems to be the best bet.

Any help/tips/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance