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Where do i start?
Sun, 11/28/2004 - 20:09
New Member
Hello, I was wondering anyone could help. My best friend and I are saving to go to Europe, most likely in march. Where do is start … how should I go about planning it? Do I find a cheap flight and then just look at a train schedule from then there after to each country? And hostels … do we just find then online and then go to them when we are in the country?? Is someone could just start me off on what step one is & if possible step 2/3. Thanks a lot
melis
First off where do you want to go in europe?Then you can figure out which was is best to plan your trip and then look for intra europe transportation.If you have any questions feel free to drop me an email
-howie
turok46368@aol.com
London, Leeds, Manchester
I was just as clueless when I started backpacking for the first time in this past spring. But, I feel like I have a good grip on things now. How long are you going to be in Europe for? I don’t do trains usually. I like to fly because with Ryanair you can get dirt cheap tickets! Like in Jan. I am flying from Milan to Paris for 14 Euros! That is just a one way ticket, but it was a great deal. They have good deals ALL the time. they fly to TONS of places! It saves me time and money! So, I would def. check out www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com is good too. I would book plane tickets first, then worry about hostels and sites that you want to see later. www.hostelworld.com is great, I use them all the time. You get pictures of the hostels and availabitities and you book online, but only pay a 10% deposit. Hope this helps!
Here’s how I usually map things out:
1. Figure out how much time and money I can spend.
2. Find places that I want to go that fit with my time/resources.
3. Search flight and lodging availability and prices. If this doesn’t fit with step 2, then I reduce duration, quality of lodgings, or switch to a cheaper destination.
4. Book flight first, then lodgings.
5. Figure out and book bus, trains, short flights as necessary.
I think don’s suggestions are excellent.We are of course here to help with any ideas you may have.
-howie
turok46368@aol.com
London, Leeds, Manchester