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Sat, 09/02/2006 - 14:34
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I’m thinking of taking a backpacking trip around Europe after I graduate from college. In the March and April time period, over a year from now so I have lots of time to plan. I’ll be 23 at the time, but I look a lot younger, will that pose any problems do you think?
Does anyone have advice for planning, and convincing my mom and dad i’ll be ok?

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Tue, 09/05/2006 - 13:18
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Your age and appearance will not pose a problem. Thousands of 18 and 19 year olds travel Europe each year — the European kids who are traveling on their own are even younger.

Best advice for dealing with Mom and Dad will be clear plans, a well-thought budget and the promise to e-mail or call them every few days.

Initial planning would be:
How long?
Budget: plane ticket + cost of unlimited eurailpass for the amount of time + $60-75 US per day + $200 emergency stash.
Which cities or countries are "musts" for you?
Develop a basic route — tour company brochures from the travel agent are a great place to start.