#plus her making tourist attractions in matts world is the best
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because i just remebered but I've been listening to a lot CR vods again during project work and man it's so funny going from one Campaign to the other because with C2 I always forget how horny they all are, even more so than the others
To be fair nothing will be as funny and horny as EXU but you know spin off
If you like Critical Role please watch the vods for Exandria Unlimited, those fuckers are so fucking funny, Matt really went "I'm finally a player so I'm playing the stupidest character because I will NOT explain anything" and Aimee, oh Aimee <3 I love new players because they are always SO CREATIVE and aimee just... the whole Aimee and Arthur bit really made me love her
Plus Aimee calling Orym Nancy as Opal and acting like he is her toddler and somehow getting a nat20 on the roll even though he is a grown man (even if he is a hafling) and people around rlly went "yes that is a 4 year old child called nancy with totally not weapons on his back"
Just god, EXU is so good
#sorry for the ramble just please please watch exu#its like 4 episodes#its so fucking good#plus aimee is there and since she is a new player a lot will be explained for her aka this series is kinda nice for ppl who are new to dnd#aabriya is so gooooooood#i love how when characters roll smth to see if they notice smth or so on she responds so casually as if she is actually their thought atm#i dunno i love that#plus her making tourist attractions in matts world is the best#CR#EXU#i did not mean to go on this rant im so sorry#just#fuck man#dnd is so great#you can have the funniest moments and then a moment later its the most heartwrenching thing#a moment like that i have to think of exu calamity with sams new speech to warn the ppl#so heartwrenching and then a joke at the end but also its still heartwrenching#acting like its a normal new thingy where he needs to talk abt his sponsor even though he just reported abt the fucking apocalypse#like FUCK#i love dnd SO MUCH
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How to Backpack Europe: My Step-by-Step Guide
Europe in the summer can be a nightmare. It’s the most popular time to visit the continent. There are tourists EVERYWHERE! Yet, despite that, it’s still one of my favorite times of the year to visit (May and October are really the best, though). During the summer, the hostels brim with life, the heat makes those beaches pop, and the sparkle of the Mediterranean in the mid-day July sun is like a diamond. Throw in some festivals and you have the recipe for one of the busiest tourist seasons out there.
So, with this season soon upon us, I wanted to create an awesome resource page that will help you plan your trip. I visit Europe multiple times a year, have been all over the continent, and now even run tours through the area. I’ve written countless articles about the region and so have a lot of resources on the website about it, that I wanted to create a page where all my best stuff on planning a backpacking or budget trip to Europe could be found in one place.
Step 1: How to Plan Your Trip
How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Planning – Planning the perfect trip to Europe can be daunting and overwhelming. I’ve been there and I understand, but I can tell you from years of experience that the more you plan your trip, the more anxiety you will face.
How to Save for Your Trip – Is money stopping you from taking the trip of your dreams? Here are 22 easy ways to cut down on your daily expenses so you can save money to travel to Europe.
Ultimate Packing List for Female Travelers – In this post, Kristin Addis shares her packing insights for women, so that you can travel just about anywhere without spending a fortune on gear.
How to Find a Cheap Flight – Getting to Europe can be half the challenge. Luckily, there are a ton of flight deals to the continent now if you know when and how to look for them. This article will show you how to always get a cheap flight to Europe and avoid being the person that paid the most for their ticket!
How to Find Cheap Flights as a Non-American – North Americans gets a lot of cheap flight deals to Europe — but we aren’t the only ones. Here’s how to fly to Europe on a budget from anywhere in the world.
How to Earn Points for Free Flights and Hotel Stays – Free travel is my favorite kind of travel! This post shows you eight strategies I use to get over a million frequent flier points. These will get you out of your house faster, cheaper, and in comfort!
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days – Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days, which is the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay (especially because not all of Europe is in the Schengen Zone). In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond 90 days and on the continent in general.
How to Avoid Paying ATM Fees (FOREVER) – You should never have to pay any bank fees while you are accessing your money in Europe! Here is my advice on how to avoid bank fees as you backpack across the continent.
Step 2: Get Your Gear
How to Pick the Best Backpack – It’s important to pick a quality backpack for your trip since it’s going to get beaten up as you travel! This guide to choosing the right travel backpack will help you determine the best pack for your trip.
What to Pack for Your Trip – What should you pack on your trip? Well, there is no one right answer, but this list will give you a good place to start. It’s what I take on my trips with me (though you’ll need to make some seasonal variations, I’m sure!).
How to Buy Good Travel Insurance – Travel insurance is one of the most important things you’ll need for your trip. You wouldn’t have a car without car insurance ora home without home insurance, and you can’t have a trip without travel insurance!
Smartphones, Tablets, or Laptops: What’s Best for Travelers? – Not sure what tech gear to bring on your next trip? Our resident tech expert Dave Dean will walk you through the pros and cons of each device and help you get the most out of your travel tech.
Everything You Need to Know About Using Smartphones When You Travel – Learn how to use your smart phone with this in-depth guide to unlocked phones, SIM cards, roaming planes, and alternatives for when you travel overseas.
Why T-Mobile is the Best Phone Carrier for US Travelers – Looking for a reliable carrier for your next trip? Consider making the switch to T-Mobile.
Step 3: How to Get Amazing Accommodation
My Favorite Hostels, Part 1 – This is a list of European hostels that I would definitely use again if I have the chance. Hope this helps with your next European backpacking adventure!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 2 – Another list of my favorite hostels in Europe!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 3 – And one more!
How to Find a Good Hostel – This article features my best tips on how to find a affordable, clean, and fun hostel where you can meet a lot of amazing people.
Cheap Alternative Accommodation – If you are looking to stay somewhere besides a hotel or a hostel, this article lists all the types of places where you can rest your head in Europe — from couches to farms and even monasteries!
How to Find a Couchsurfing Host – Couchsurfing is a great way to save money (it’s free!), and it offers a peek into local life and a way to meet locals. It’s one of my favorite resources when I travel. Plus, Europe has a ton of hosts! If you want to stand out from the crowd and stay with amazing hosts, follow these seven steps, my tried-and-true Couchsurfing advice.
How to Become a House Sitter – This is a how-to guide to house-sitting, a wonderful opportunity that allows you to stay in a location rent free in exchange for watching someone’s house.
Step 4: Get Around Europe
7 Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe – Even with the falling euro, traveling around Europe can still be fairly expensive. Here are seven ways to crisscross the continent without breaking the bank.
Are Train Passes Worth It? – Everyone traveling to Europe wonders if they will save money by buying a rail pass or if it’s cheaper to buy tickets as they go. This detailed post will give you the pros and cons of buying a rail pass!
Would You Contiki? – Is a Contiki tour cheaper than solo backpacking? Are the tours worth doing? Find out more about the costs of solo vs group travel and whether a Contiki tour is right for you.
Sailing Around Croatia with Busabout – Busabout is a hugely popular tour company with backpackers. They are especially famous for their Croatia sailing trips. Here’s a review of my experience I took with them.
Step 5: Save Money on the Road
How to Save Money on Food – While traveling, food often becomes a major expense. Here are some tips for saving money on food so you still can afford a nice meal out every now and then.
How to Use the Sharing Economy to Save Money – The rise of the sharing economy has made traveling across Europe so much easier and cheaper. This post lists all my favorite ridesharing, housesharing, and local meeting websites so you can get off the tourist trail and experience day-to-day life with locals!
61 Tips to Make You the Savviest Traveler – These 61 travel tips will help you become an expert traveler who gets around Europe cheaper, better, longer, and smarter!
My 18 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe – After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.
How I spent $100 in 5 days in Stockholm – Here’s how I did Stockholm on an ultra-tight budget so you can use my tips and tricks throughout the continent.
How I spent 10 days in London for $700 USD – Here’s a detailed post about how I managed to travel around London for less than $70 a day. The methods I used will help you throughout the continent.
Step 6: Things to Do and See
Here are all my comprehensive budget travel guides for Europe, with tips and advice on things to do and see, ways to save money, and typical costs for each of these destinations. You’ll find country specific tips as well as a host of cities listed as well. I have over 100 guides to Europe!
Belgium Czech Republic Denmark England Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Italy Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Scotland Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine
***This massive resource list will help you plan your trip to Europe in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern so you won’t get lost, overspend, or stress out about your upcoming dream trip. Europe is one of my favorite regions of the world (which is why I spend so much time there). There’s so much variety in food, culture, language, as well as so much history. I love the continent and hope you use these tips to plan your ultimate travel adventure in Europe!
P.S. – Speaking of Europe, want to go to Paris and Amsterdam? Well, come with me!! I’ll be leading a 9-day tour through these cities at the end of May! I’ll be taking you to my favorite restaurants, attractions, bars, and sights. We’ll hit the off the beaten stuff you won’t find in any guidebook. If you’re interested, click here to learn more about the itinerary and how to join. Let me show you Europe through my eyes and with the knowledge your travel in a group of like-minded people with a local expert!
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How to Backpack Europe: My Step-by-Step Guide
Europe in the summer can be a nightmare. It’s the most popular time to visit the continent. There are tourists EVERYWHERE! Yet, despite that, it’s still one of my favorite times of the year to visit (May and October are really the best, though). During the summer, the hostels brim with life, the heat makes those beaches pop, and the sparkle of the Mediterranean in the mid-day July sun is like a diamond. Throw in some festivals and you have the recipe for one of the busiest tourist seasons out there.
So, with this season soon upon us, I wanted to create an awesome resource page that will help you plan your trip. I visit Europe multiple times a year, have been all over the continent, and now even run tours through the area. I’ve written countless articles about the region and so have a lot of resources on the website about it, that I wanted to create a page where all my best stuff on planning a backpacking or budget trip to Europe could be found in one place.
Step 1: How to Plan Your Trip
How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Planning – Planning the perfect trip to Europe can be daunting and overwhelming. I’ve been there and I understand, but I can tell you from years of experience that the more you plan your trip, the more anxiety you will face.
How to Save for Your Trip – Is money stopping you from taking the trip of your dreams? Here are 22 easy ways to cut down on your daily expenses so you can save money to travel to Europe.
Ultimate Packing List for Female Travelers – In this post, Kristin Addis shares her packing insights for women, so that you can travel just about anywhere without spending a fortune on gear.
How to Find a Cheap Flight – Getting to Europe can be half the challenge. Luckily, there are a ton of flight deals to the continent now if you know when and how to look for them. This article will show you how to always get a cheap flight to Europe and avoid being the person that paid the most for their ticket!
How to Find Cheap Flights as a Non-American – North Americans gets a lot of cheap flight deals to Europe — but we aren’t the only ones. Here’s how to fly to Europe on a budget from anywhere in the world.
How to Earn Points for Free Flights and Hotel Stays – Free travel is my favorite kind of travel! This post shows you eight strategies I use to get over a million frequent flier points. These will get you out of your house faster, cheaper, and in comfort!
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days – Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days, which is the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay (especially because not all of Europe is in the Schengen Zone). In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond 90 days and on the continent in general.
How to Avoid Paying ATM Fees (FOREVER) – You should never have to pay any bank fees while you are accessing your money in Europe! Here is my advice on how to avoid bank fees as you backpack across the continent.
Step 2: Get Your Gear
How to Pick the Best Backpack – It’s important to pick a quality backpack for your trip since it’s going to get beaten up as you travel! This guide to choosing the right travel backpack will help you determine the best pack for your trip.
What to Pack for Your Trip – What should you pack on your trip? Well, there is no one right answer, but this list will give you a good place to start. It’s what I take on my trips with me (though you’ll need to make some seasonal variations, I’m sure!).
How to Buy Good Travel Insurance – Travel insurance is one of the most important things you’ll need for your trip. You wouldn’t have a car without car insurance ora home without home insurance, and you can’t have a trip without travel insurance!
Smartphones, Tablets, or Laptops: What’s Best for Travelers? – Not sure what tech gear to bring on your next trip? Our resident tech expert Dave Dean will walk you through the pros and cons of each device and help you get the most out of your travel tech.
Everything You Need to Know About Using Smartphones When You Travel – Learn how to use your smart phone with this in-depth guide to unlocked phones, SIM cards, roaming planes, and alternatives for when you travel overseas.
Why T-Mobile is the Best Phone Carrier for US Travelers – Looking for a reliable carrier for your next trip? Consider making the switch to T-Mobile.
Step 3: How to Get Amazing Accommodation
My Favorite Hostels, Part 1 – This is a list of European hostels that I would definitely use again if I have the chance. Hope this helps with your next European backpacking adventure!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 2 – Another list of my favorite hostels in Europe!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 3 – And one more!
How to Find a Good Hostel – This article features my best tips on how to find a affordable, clean, and fun hostel where you can meet a lot of amazing people.
Cheap Alternative Accommodation – If you are looking to stay somewhere besides a hotel or a hostel, this article lists all the types of places where you can rest your head in Europe — from couches to farms and even monasteries!
How to Find a Couchsurfing Host – Couchsurfing is a great way to save money (it’s free!), and it offers a peek into local life and a way to meet locals. It’s one of my favorite resources when I travel. Plus, Europe has a ton of hosts! If you want to stand out from the crowd and stay with amazing hosts, follow these seven steps, my tried-and-true Couchsurfing advice.
How to Become a House Sitter – This is a how-to guide to house-sitting, a wonderful opportunity that allows you to stay in a location rent free in exchange for watching someone’s house.
Step 4: Get Around Europe
7 Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe – Even with the falling euro, traveling around Europe can still be fairly expensive. Here are seven ways to crisscross the continent without breaking the bank.
Are Train Passes Worth It? – Everyone traveling to Europe wonders if they will save money by buying a rail pass or if it’s cheaper to buy tickets as they go. This detailed post will give you the pros and cons of buying a rail pass!
Would You Contiki? – Is a Contiki tour cheaper than solo backpacking? Are the tours worth doing? Find out more about the costs of solo vs group travel and whether a Contiki tour is right for you.
Sailing Around Croatia with Busabout – Busabout is a hugely popular tour company with backpackers. They are especially famous for their Croatia sailing trips. Here’s a review of my experience I took with them.
Step 5: Save Money on the Road
How to Save Money on Food – While traveling, food often becomes a major expense. Here are some tips for saving money on food so you still can afford a nice meal out every now and then.
How to Use the Sharing Economy to Save Money – The rise of the sharing economy has made traveling across Europe so much easier and cheaper. This post lists all my favorite ridesharing, housesharing, and local meeting websites so you can get off the tourist trail and experience day-to-day life with locals!
61 Tips to Make You the Savviest Traveler – These 61 travel tips will help you become an expert traveler who gets around Europe cheaper, better, longer, and smarter!
My 18 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe – After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.
How I spent $100 in 5 days in Stockholm – Here’s how I did Stockholm on an ultra-tight budget so you can use my tips and tricks throughout the continent.
How I spent 10 days in London for $700 USD – Here’s a detailed post about how I managed to travel around London for less than $70 a day. The methods I used will help you throughout the continent.
Step 6: Things to Do and See
Here are all my comprehensive budget travel guides for Europe, with tips and advice on things to do and see, ways to save money, and typical costs for each of these destinations. You’ll find country specific tips as well as a host of cities listed as well. I have over 100 guides to Europe!
Belgium Czech Republic Denmark England Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Italy Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Scotland Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine
***This massive resource list will help you plan your trip to Europe in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern so you won’t get lost, overspend, or stress out about your upcoming dream trip. Europe is one of my favorite regions of the world (which is why I spend so much time there). There’s so much variety in food, culture, language, as well as so much history. I love the continent and hope you use these tips to plan your ultimate travel adventure in Europe!
P.S. – Speaking of Europe, want to go to Paris and Amsterdam? Well, come with me!! I’ll be leading a 9-day tour through these cities at the end of May! I’ll be taking you to my favorite restaurants, attractions, bars, and sights. We’ll hit the off the beaten stuff you won’t find in any guidebook. If you’re interested, click here to learn more about the itinerary and how to join. Let me show you Europe through my eyes and with the knowledge your travel in a group of like-minded people with a local expert!
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How to Backpack Europe: My Step-by-Step Guide
Europe in the summer can be a nightmare. It’s the most popular time to visit the continent. There are tourists EVERYWHERE! Yet, despite that, it’s still one of my favorite times of the year to visit (May and October are really the best, though). During the summer, the hostels brim with life, the heat makes those beaches pop, and the sparkle of the Mediterranean in the mid-day July sun is like a diamond. Throw in some festivals and you have the recipe for one of the busiest tourist seasons out there.
So, with this season soon upon us, I wanted to create an awesome resource page that will help you plan your trip. I visit Europe multiple times a year, have been all over the continent, and now even run tours through the area. I’ve written countless articles about the region and so have a lot of resources on the website about it, that I wanted to create a page where all my best stuff on planning a backpacking or budget trip to Europe could be found in one place.
Step 1: How to Plan Your Trip
How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Planning: Planning the perfect trip to Europe can be daunting and overwhelming. I’ve been there and I understand, but I can tell you from years of experience that the more you plan your trip, the more anxiety you will face.
How to Save for Your Trip: Is money stopping you from taking the trip of your dreams? Here are 22 easy ways to cut down on your daily expenses so you can save money to travel to Europe.
Ultimate Packing List for Female Travelers: In this post, Kristin Addis shares her packing insights for women, so that you can travel just about anywhere without spending a fortune on gear.
How to Find a Cheap Flight: Getting to Europe can be half the challenge. Luckily, there are a ton of flight deals to the continent now if you know when and how to look for them. This article will show you how to always get a cheap flight to Europe and avoid being the person that paid the most for their ticket!
How to Find Cheap Flights as a Non-American: North Americans gets a lot of cheap flight deals to Europe — but we aren’t the only ones. Here’s how to fly to Europe on a budget from anywhere in the world.
How to Earn Points for Free Flights and Hotel Stays: Free travel is my favorite kind of travel! This post shows you eight strategies I use to get over a million frequent flier points. These will get you out of your house faster, cheaper, and in comfort!
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days: Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days, which is the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay (especially because not all of Europe is in the Schengen Zone). In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond 90 days and on the continent in general.
How to Avoid Paying ATM Fees (FOREVER) : You should never have to pay any bank fees while you are accessing your money in Europe! Here is my advice on how to avoid bank fees as you backpack across the continent.
Step 2: Get Your Gear
How to Pick the Best Backpack: It’s important to pick a quality backpack for your trip since it’s going to get beaten up as you travel! This guide to choosing the right travel backpack will help you determine the best pack for your trip.
What to Pack for Your Trip: What should you pack on your trip? Well, there is no one right answer, but this list will give you a good place to start. It’s what I take on my trips with me (though you’ll need to make some seasonal variations, I’m sure!).
How to Buy Good Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is one of the most important things you’ll need for your trip. You wouldn’t have a car without car insurance ora home without home insurance, and you can’t have a trip without travel insurance!
Smartphones, Tablets, or Laptops: What’s Best for Travelers?: Not sure what tech gear to bring on your next trip? Our resident tech expert Dave Dean will walk you through the pros and cons of each device and help you get the most out of your travel tech.
Everything You Need to Know About Using Smartphones When You Travel: Learn how to use your smart phone with this in-depth guide to unlocked phones, SIM cards, roaming planes, and alternatives for when you travel overseas.
Why T-Mobile is the Best Phone Carrier for US Travelers: Looking for a reliable carrier for your next trip? Consider making the switch to T-Mobile.
Step 3: How to Get Amazing Accommodation
My Favorite Hostels, Part 1: This is a list of European hostels that I would definitely use again if I have the chance. Hope this helps with your next European backpacking adventure!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 2: Another list of my favorite hostels in Europe!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 3: And one more!
How to Find a Good Hostel: This article features my best tips on how to find a affordable, clean, and fun hostel where you can meet a lot of amazing people.
Cheap Alternative Accommodation: If you are looking to stay somewhere besides a hotel or a hostel, this article lists all the types of places where you can rest your head in Europe — from couches to farms and even monasteries!
How to Find a Couchsurfing Host: Couchsurfing is a great way to save money (it’s free!), and it offers a peek into local life and a way to meet locals. It’s one of my favorite resources when I travel. Plus, Europe has a ton of hosts! If you want to stand out from the crowd and stay with amazing hosts, follow these seven steps, my tried-and-true Couchsurfing advice.
How to Become a House Sitter: This is a how-to guide to house-sitting, a wonderful opportunity that allows you to stay in a location rent free in exchange for watching someone’s house.
Step 4: Get Around Europe
7 Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe: Even with the falling euro, traveling around Europe can still be fairly expensive. Here are seven ways to crisscross the continent without breaking the bank.
Are Train Passes Worth It?: Everyone traveling to Europe wonders if they will save money by buying a rail pass or if it’s cheaper to buy tickets as they go. This detailed post will give you the pros and cons of buying a rail pass!
Would You Contiki?: Is a Contiki tour cheaper than solo backpacking? Are the tours worth doing? Find out more about the costs of solo vs group travel and whether a Contiki tour is right for you.
Sailing Around Croatia with Busabout: Busabout is a hugely popular tour company with backpackers. They are especially famous for their Croatia sailing trips. Here’s a review of my experience I took with them.
Step 5: Save Money on the Road
How to Save Money on Food: While traveling, food often becomes a major expense. Here are some tips for saving money on food so you still can afford a nice meal out every now and then.
How to Use the Sharing Economy to Save Money: The rise of the sharing economy has made traveling across Europe so much easier and cheaper. This post lists all my favorite ridesharing, housesharing, and local meeting websites so you can get off the tourist trail and experience day-to-day life with locals!
61 Tips to Make You the Savviest Traveler: These 61 travel tips will help you become an expert traveler who gets around Europe cheaper, better, longer, and smarter!
My 18 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe: After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.
How I spent $100 in 5 days in Stockholm – Here’s how I did Stockholm on an ultra-tight budget so you can use my tips and tricks throughout the continent.
How I spent 10 days in London for $700 USD – Here’s a detailed post about how I managed to travel around London for less than $70 a day. The methods I used will help you throughout the continent.
Step 6: Things to Do and See
Here are all my comprehensive budget travel guides for Europe, with tips and advice on things to do and see, ways to save money, and typical costs for each of these destinations. You’ll find country specific tips as well as a host of cities listed as well. I have over 100 guides to Europe!
Belgium Czech Republic Denmark England Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Italy Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Scotland Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine
***This massive resource list will help you plan your trip to Europe in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern so you won’t get lost, overspend, or stress out about your upcoming dream trip. Europe is one of my favorite regions of the world (which is why I spend so much time there). There’s so much variety in food, culture, language, as well as so much history. I love the continent and hope you use these tips to plan your ultimate travel adventure in Europe!
P.S. – Speaking of Europe, want to go to Paris and Amsterdam? Well, come with me!! I’ll be leading a 9-day tour through these cities at the end of May! I’ll be taking you to my favorite restaurants, attractions, bars, and sights. We’ll hit the off the beaten stuff you won’t find in any guidebook. If you’re interested, click here to learn more about the itinerary and how to join. Let me show you Europe through my eyes and with the knowledge your travel in a group of like-minded people with a local expert!
Photo credit: 1, 3
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How to Backpack Europe: My Step-by-Step Guide
Europe in the summer can be a nightmare. It’s the most popular time to visit the continent. There are tourists EVERYWHERE! Yet, despite that, it’s still one of my favorite times of the year to visit (May and October are really the best, though). During the summer, the hostels brim with life, the heat makes those beaches pop, and the sparkle of the Mediterranean in the mid-day July sun is like a diamond. Throw in some festivals and you have the recipe for one of the busiest tourist seasons out there.
So, with this season soon upon us, I wanted to create an awesome resource page that will help you plan your trip. I visit Europe multiple times a year, have been all over the continent, and now even run tours through the area. I’ve written countless articles about the region and so have a lot of resources on the website about it, that I wanted to create a page where all my best stuff on planning a backpacking or budget trip to Europe could be found in one place.
Step 1: How to Plan Your Trip
How Not to Feel Overwhelmed While Planning: Planning the perfect trip to Europe can be daunting and overwhelming. I’ve been there and I understand, but I can tell you from years of experience that the more you plan your trip, the more anxiety you will face.
How to Save for Your Trip: Is money stopping you from taking the trip of your dreams? Here are 22 easy ways to cut down on your daily expenses so you can save money to travel to Europe.
Ultimate Packing List for Female Travelers: In this post, Kristin Addis shares her packing insights for women, so that you can travel just about anywhere without spending a fortune on gear.
How to Find a Cheap Flight: Getting to Europe can be half the challenge. Luckily, there are a ton of flight deals to the continent now if you know when and how to look for them. This article will show you how to always get a cheap flight to Europe and avoid being the person that paid the most for their ticket!
How to Find Cheap Flights as a Non-American: North Americans gets a lot of cheap flight deals to Europe — but we aren’t the only ones. Here’s how to fly to Europe on a budget from anywhere in the world.
How to Earn Points for Free Flights and Hotel Stays: Free travel is my favorite kind of travel! This post shows you eight strategies I use to get over a million frequent flier points. These will get you out of your house faster, cheaper, and in comfort!
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days: Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days, which is the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay (especially because not all of Europe is in the Schengen Zone). In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond 90 days and on the continent in general.
How to Avoid Paying ATM Fees (FOREVER) : You should never have to pay any bank fees while you are accessing your money in Europe! Here is my advice on how to avoid bank fees as you backpack across the continent.
Step 2: Get Your Gear
How to Pick the Best Backpack: It’s important to pick a quality backpack for your trip since it’s going to get beaten up as you travel! This guide to choosing the right travel backpack will help you determine the best pack for your trip.
What to Pack for Your Trip: What should you pack on your trip? Well, there is no one right answer, but this list will give you a good place to start. It’s what I take on my trips with me (though you’ll need to make some seasonal variations, I’m sure!).
How to Buy Good Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is one of the most important things you’ll need for your trip. You wouldn’t have a car without car insurance ora home without home insurance, and you can’t have a trip without travel insurance!
Smartphones, Tablets, or Laptops: What’s Best for Travelers?: Not sure what tech gear to bring on your next trip? Our resident tech expert Dave Dean will walk you through the pros and cons of each device and help you get the most out of your travel tech.
Everything You Need to Know About Using Smartphones When You Travel: Learn how to use your smart phone with this in-depth guide to unlocked phones, SIM cards, roaming planes, and alternatives for when you travel overseas.
Why T-Mobile is the Best Phone Carrier for US Travelers: Looking for a reliable carrier for your next trip? Consider making the switch to T-Mobile.
Step 3: How to Get Amazing Accommodation
My Favorite Hostels, Part 1: This is a list of European hostels that I would definitely use again if I have the chance. Hope this helps with your next European backpacking adventure!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 2: Another list of my favorite hostels in Europe!
My Favorite Hostels, Part 3: And one more!
How to Find a Good Hostel: This article features my best tips on how to find a affordable, clean, and fun hostel where you can meet a lot of amazing people.
Cheap Alternative Accommodation: If you are looking to stay somewhere besides a hotel or a hostel, this article lists all the types of places where you can rest your head in Europe — from couches to farms and even monasteries!
How to Find a Couchsurfing Host: Couchsurfing is a great way to save money (it’s free!), and it offers a peek into local life and a way to meet locals. It’s one of my favorite resources when I travel. Plus, Europe has a ton of hosts! If you want to stand out from the crowd and stay with amazing hosts, follow these seven steps, my tried-and-true Couchsurfing advice.
How to Become a House Sitter: This is a how-to guide to house-sitting, a wonderful opportunity that allows you to stay in a location rent free in exchange for watching someone’s house.
Step 4: Get Around Europe
7 Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe: Even with the falling euro, traveling around Europe can still be fairly expensive. Here are seven ways to crisscross the continent without breaking the bank.
Are Train Passes Worth It?: Everyone traveling to Europe wonders if they will save money by buying a rail pass or if it’s cheaper to buy tickets as they go. This detailed post will give you the pros and cons of buying a rail pass!
Would You Contiki?: Is a Contiki tour cheaper than solo backpacking? Are the tours worth doing? Find out more about the costs of solo vs group travel and whether a Contiki tour is right for you.
Sailing Around Croatia with Busabout: Busabout is a hugely popular tour company with backpackers. They are especially famous for their Croatia sailing trips. Here’s a review of my experience I took with them.
Step 5: Save Money on the Road
How to Save Money on Food: While traveling, food often becomes a major expense. Here are some tips for saving money on food so you still can afford a nice meal out every now and then.
How to Use the Sharing Economy to Save Money: The rise of the sharing economy has made traveling across Europe so much easier and cheaper. This post lists all my favorite ridesharing, housesharing, and local meeting websites so you can get off the tourist trail and experience day-to-day life with locals!
61 Tips to Make You the Savviest Traveler: These 61 travel tips will help you become an expert traveler who gets around Europe cheaper, better, longer, and smarter!
My 18 Current Favorite Restaurants in Europe: After exploring Europe quite a bit last year and gorging on food, these are my new favorite 18 restaurants around the continent. They are definitely places you don’t want to miss the next time you travel Europe.
How I spent $100 in 5 days in Stockholm – Here’s how I did Stockholm on an ultra-tight budget so you can use my tips and tricks throughout the continent.
How I spent 10 days in London for $700 USD – Here’s a detailed post about how I managed to travel around London for less than $70 a day. The methods I used will help you throughout the continent.
Step 6: Things to Do and See
Here are all my comprehensive budget travel guides for Europe, with tips and advice on things to do and see, ways to save money, and typical costs for each of these destinations. You’ll find country specific tips as well as a host of cities listed as well. I have over 100 guides to Europe!
Belgium Czech Republic Denmark England Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Italy Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Scotland Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine
***This massive resource list will help you plan your trip to Europe in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step pattern so you won’t get lost, overspend, or stress out about your upcoming dream trip. Europe is one of my favorite regions of the world (which is why I spend so much time there). There’s so much variety in food, culture, language, as well as so much history. I love the continent and hope you use these tips to plan your ultimate travel adventure in Europe!
P.S. – Speaking of Europe, want to go to Paris and Amsterdam? Well, come with me!! I’ll be leading a 9-day tour through these cities at the end of May! I’ll be taking you to my favorite restaurants, attractions, bars, and sights. We’ll hit the off the beaten stuff you won’t find in any guidebook. If you’re interested, click here to learn more about the itinerary and how to join. Let me show you Europe through my eyes and with the knowledge your travel in a group of like-minded people with a local expert!
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by Louise on August 19, 2010
by Patricia|July 19th, 2010
Photography sites. Seems easy, right simple within the fact that there really are a large amount of vacation photography sites available. Nevertheless, it s difficult nowadays to find quality, oh-uplifting photos. When it involves photography the quantity of curiosity about pictures recording the everyday life of individuals from all over the world has exploded. Tweet this, post that, you identify it, and I ve obtained a photograph of it. Engineering has managed to get more easy, and quicker to distribute our encounters through picture-discussing sites, producing the photography globe that was web a destination.
This in mind with all the research is becoming that more of the treasure-hunt for me personally, and that I think for others also which are currently searching for distinctive, top quality pictures. Like a person in an average city having a common work, the planet all a appears a lot more thrilling, and open to discover when you’ve observed pictures of tradition or another location. In my opinion these pictures keep-alive the religion the trip to see these locations are attainable when sometimes it appears difficult.
1. Tom Robinson Images : Ben is definitely a British shooter who discovers herself most athome while touring the planet. His website highlights his work-in Southeast Asia Central America, and New Zealand. Their pictures are definitely breath taking. Plenty of character is pictures of the nations he’s visited. When you have an excellent love for Oriental civilizations or Latinamerican you’ll certainly appreciate his pictures.
2. Art Wolfe : A Northwest native, and enthusiastic tourist. Craft s selection is extremely substantial. Their function is usually among having excellent photography on the site, and updated: he’s with publishing what he’s performing, and where he’s amazing. He likes to reveal methods of the industry, and guidelines. Like a shooter stretches more than 30 years, making him an excellent source artwork s profession.
3. Mitchell Kanashkevich : Mitchell includes a documentary-style that’s truly attractive to several. It gives you the feeling to be right within its mixture all. In shooting vanishing countries their enthusiasm lies . Life’s taste makes his pictures a few of the best, and is captivating. Mitchell it has guides recording his function, and holds courses all over the world. Truly uplifting stuff!
4. Wendy Connett Images : She’s possibly among my all-time favorites. Adore her function, and she has a broad selection of journey pictures from all over the globe. In the people to Morocco you will find plenty to obtain lost in. Wendy lifestyles in Ny, and it is printed in over 25 nations.
5. The Electronic Trekker : this site is run by Matt Brandon, and features a number of pictures resources for all. Most of his pictures are from Asia, Malayasia and Egypt. He usually has uplifting pictures to talk about in his blogs, and changes his website regular. Personally, I discover in viewing through his pictures the his site very useful.
6. WhyGo : WhyGo is a superb journey photography site for everyday pictures. This website has pictures posted 24/7 from all over the globe from visitors traveling. It s-a good way obtain concerned, and to talk about your encounters using the neighborhood. You may be the one to visit. I take a look daily! It s-like a hunt like I stated earlier. Some times a image is posted.
7. National Geographic : I understand I m declaring the most obvious below, but I’ve to express this site is without a doubt the very best free source for travel photography. The list of pictures, and places may maintain me busy all night. They’ve nation, concept, playground, people, etc. groups that talk to all. Plus, images that are the really are a cooperation of the greatest of the best in if you’re buying fast inspiration fix, and the planet. There’s no additional photography we’re fortunate to possess it right.
8. Nomadic Eyesight : The beautiful photos displayed with this site are captured by Steve and Tina Reid. The pictures are shown artistically, and stick out to get a quantity of reasons. Their pictures vary from individuals, towns and character. The absolute most interesting component about their pictures may be the discourse the photos on each. There’s no details about them, although I discover that lots of websites display images. The tale behind the image is equally as persuasive whilst the picture in my experience: even when it’s just one phrase. They likewise have a blog that provides a larger peek to their planet to you.
9. Pictory : I MA large lover of the site. I will t say things that are enough good about this. It s just been out for while, but has created dunes that are large. The website centers around showcasing your picture reports that are absolute best. It only has three photo tale cities listed (Ny, Bay Area and Birmingham), but I believe their are far more to come. The website just includes a several vacation locations, but the photo tale listed about each one of the cities are distinctive. What intrigues me the absolute most is a-side of the town that normally gets overlooked. Outside another picture sequence about the site are, the journey globe exemplary. They ignite lots of altering on the normal angles, this content is well-planned, and sensation within the existence s of others. Plus, it s good to truly have a site with a few people vacation locations that are nearby. Two-thumbs up!
10. The Big-Picture : Like I stated, heavy-hitters. The Earth s information in picture sequence is a superb one-stop-shop photography website of images from all around the globe. A little quantity of pictures printed are from personal photographers, but most their pictures posted come from certified resources as images, and AP. What I really like most about that website, is the fact that you can browse pictures walks of existence. A fascinating tale is many usually told by the choice of images, and therefore are thought-provoking. Within their about site, Alan Taylor (who operates your blog) claims that The Big Picture. Is supposed to emphasize top quality, incredible symbolism having a concentrate reduced, on current-events – tales that were recognized and, nicely, almost anything that results in the cable that seems genuinely fascinating.
In my own several hours of pictures that were reading: the mainstream has motivated my need to discover off-beat the instead, and perhaps a bit more uncommon in information vacation photography sites. Dont misunderstand me: I actually do possess a fantastic understanding for that heavy-hitters also, certainly a couple are of them about the checklist to show it’s therefore. I’ll certainly acknowledge you will find absolutely over 10 vacation photography sites available which are really significant. But these are my photography websites.
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10 Greatest Vacation Photography Sites
by Louise on August 19, 2010
by Patricia|July 19th, 2010
Photography sites. Seems easy, right simple within the fact that there really are a large amount of vacation photography sites available. Nevertheless, it s difficult nowadays to find quality, oh-uplifting photos. When it involves photography the quantity of curiosity about pictures recording the everyday life of individuals from all over the world has exploded. Tweet this, post that, you identify it, and I ve obtained a photograph of it. Engineering has managed to get more easy, and quicker to distribute our encounters through picture-discussing sites, producing the photography globe that was web a destination.
This in mind with all the research is becoming that more of the treasure-hunt for me personally, and that I think for others also which are currently searching for distinctive, top quality pictures. Like a person in an average city having a common work, the planet all a appears a lot more thrilling, and open to discover when you’ve observed pictures of tradition or another location. In my opinion these pictures keep-alive the religion the trip to see these locations are attainable when sometimes it appears difficult.
1. Tom Robinson Images : Ben is definitely a British shooter who discovers herself most athome while touring the planet. His website highlights his work-in Southeast Asia Central America, and New Zealand. Their pictures are definitely breath taking. Plenty of character is pictures of the nations he’s visited. When you have an excellent love for Oriental civilizations or Latinamerican you’ll certainly appreciate his pictures.
2. Art Wolfe : A Northwest native, and enthusiastic tourist. Craft s selection is extremely substantial. Their function is usually among having excellent photography on the site, and updated: he’s with publishing what he’s performing, and where he’s amazing. He likes to reveal methods of the industry, and guidelines. Like a shooter stretches more than 30 years, making him an excellent source artwork s profession.
3. Mitchell Kanashkevich : Mitchell includes a documentary-style that’s truly attractive to several. It gives you the feeling to be right within its mixture all. In shooting vanishing countries their enthusiasm lies . Life’s taste makes his pictures a few of the best, and is captivating. Mitchell it has guides recording his function, and holds courses all over the world. Truly uplifting stuff!
4. Wendy Connett Images : She’s possibly among my all-time favorites. Adore her function, and she has a broad selection of journey pictures from all over the globe. In the people to Morocco you will find plenty to obtain lost in. Wendy lifestyles in Ny, and it is printed in over 25 nations.
5. The Electronic Trekker : this site is run by Matt Brandon, and features a number of pictures resources for all. Most of his pictures are from Asia, Malayasia and Egypt. He usually has uplifting pictures to talk about in his blogs, and changes his website regular. Personally, I discover in viewing through his pictures the his site very useful.
6. WhyGo : WhyGo is a superb journey photography site for everyday pictures. This website has pictures posted 24/7 from all over the globe from visitors traveling. It s-a good way obtain concerned, and to talk about your encounters using the neighborhood. You may be the one to visit. I take a look daily! It s-like a hunt like I stated earlier. Some times a image is posted.
7. National Geographic : I understand I m declaring the most obvious below, but I’ve to express this site is without a doubt the very best free source for travel photography. The list of pictures, and places may maintain me busy all night. They’ve nation, concept, playground, people, etc. groups that talk to all. Plus, images that are the really are a cooperation of the greatest of the best in if you’re buying fast inspiration fix, and the planet. There’s no additional photography we’re fortunate to possess it right.
8. Nomadic Eyesight : The beautiful photos displayed with this site are captured by Steve and Tina Reid. The pictures are shown artistically, and stick out to get a quantity of reasons. Their pictures vary from individuals, towns and character. The absolute most interesting component about their pictures may be the discourse the photos on each. There’s no details about them, although I discover that lots of websites display images. The tale behind the image is equally as persuasive whilst the picture in my experience: even when it’s just one phrase. They likewise have a blog that provides a larger peek to their planet to you.
9. Pictory : I MA large lover of the site. I will t say things that are enough good about this. It s just been out for while, but has created dunes that are large. The website centers around showcasing your picture reports that are absolute best. It only has three photo tale cities listed (Ny, Bay Area and Birmingham), but I believe their are far more to come. The website just includes a several vacation locations, but the photo tale listed about each one of the cities are distinctive. What intrigues me the absolute most is a-side of the town that normally gets overlooked. Outside another picture sequence about the site are, the journey globe exemplary. They ignite lots of altering on the normal angles, this content is well-planned, and sensation within the existence s of others. Plus, it s good to truly have a site with a few people vacation locations that are nearby. Two-thumbs up!
10. The Big-Picture : Like I stated, heavy-hitters. The Earth s information in picture sequence is a superb one-stop-shop photography website of images from all around the globe. A little quantity of pictures printed are from personal photographers, but most their pictures posted come from certified resources as images, and AP. What I really like most about that website, is the fact that you can browse pictures walks of existence. A fascinating tale is many usually told by the choice of images, and therefore are thought-provoking. Within their about site, Alan Taylor (who operates your blog) claims that The Big Picture. Is supposed to emphasize top quality, incredible symbolism having a concentrate reduced, on current-events – tales that were recognized and, nicely, almost anything that results in the cable that seems genuinely fascinating.
In my own several hours of pictures that were reading: the mainstream has motivated my need to discover off-beat the instead, and perhaps a bit more uncommon in information vacation photography sites. Dont misunderstand me: I actually do possess a fantastic understanding for that heavy-hitters also, certainly a couple are of them about the checklist to show it’s therefore. I’ll certainly acknowledge you will find absolutely over 10 vacation photography sites available which are really significant. But these are my photography websites.
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