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I am thinking of going backpacking in Europe by myself, I don't know how safe that is or not?
How much would i be spending for approx 3 months.
I am thinking of doing the Eurail Global train pass.
What are your experiences on backpacking
I am turning 19 this year
Answer
In general Europe is relatively safe. The most likely danger that tourists face is being pickpocketed--wear a money belt and don't leave passports/credit cards/significant amounts of money in purses or backpacks. Also use common sense--don't wander into shady parts of town by yourself at three in the morning, etc.
As noted by others cost can vary widely depending on exchange rates and your exact itinerary. Planning for $100/day (not counting airfare to or from Europe) is reasonable if you plan to stay in youth hostels.
Also if you plan to stay in hostels, check out hostelworld.com and/or hostelbookers.com. You can use these sites to make reservations practically anywhere, and their user reviews are generally pretty accurate. Also note that because these sites exist you can no longer just show up in a town and expect to find quality cheap lodging, especially in the summer and on weekends. Planning at least a few days ahead is a good idea.
One thing with Eurrail passes--they're pretty expensive. They may not be cost effective if you're only visiting a couple of places. On the other hand if you're trying to do half of europe they're a good deal.
In general Europe is relatively safe. The most likely danger that tourists face is being pickpocketed--wear a money belt and don't leave passports/credit cards/significant amounts of money in purses or backpacks. Also use common sense--don't wander into shady parts of town by yourself at three in the morning, etc.
As noted by others cost can vary widely depending on exchange rates and your exact itinerary. Planning for $100/day (not counting airfare to or from Europe) is reasonable if you plan to stay in youth hostels.
Also if you plan to stay in hostels, check out hostelworld.com and/or hostelbookers.com. You can use these sites to make reservations practically anywhere, and their user reviews are generally pretty accurate. Also note that because these sites exist you can no longer just show up in a town and expect to find quality cheap lodging, especially in the summer and on weekends. Planning at least a few days ahead is a good idea.
One thing with Eurrail passes--they're pretty expensive. They may not be cost effective if you're only visiting a couple of places. On the other hand if you're trying to do half of europe they're a good deal.
I want to "backpack" across Europe. Where do I start?? ?
Q. I have decided I want to live in europe for a year...only problem is, is I don't have the slightest idea where to start. I don't want anything fancy...I just want to go from country to country...working as I go. Learning new cultures and figuring out who I am and what I want to be. Any advice would be fantastic..
Answer
One good resource is Lonely Planet (dot com) - tons of info there by and for budget / backpacker tourists. Check the "thorn tree" forum - they have "branches" for different countries, long-term, etc.
Learn about youth hostels - there are some sites that rank youth hostels and allow people to write reviews - some are "party", some are "quiet", some are nice & clean, others nasty, etc.
Next, you need to learn about visas - you are only allowed so much time in each country in any given year. Learn what the Schengen Zone is - you can stay only 3 months in this area (either in one of the countries or in more than one), and then you must leave for 3 months before you return. During that time, you could go to non-Schengen countries like UK, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, etc.
Some countries are expensive (Scandinavia, Britain and some others - Russia too, I think), some are cheap(er) - Portugal, Croatia, Berlin, eastern European countries in general...
What's your nationality, by the way? And do you have dual-citizenship? Do you have an Irish-born grandparent or Italian, Greek, or Spanish ancestry?
You can answer by "edit" > "add detail" to your question, and I will get back to you again by editing my answer...
One good resource is Lonely Planet (dot com) - tons of info there by and for budget / backpacker tourists. Check the "thorn tree" forum - they have "branches" for different countries, long-term, etc.
Learn about youth hostels - there are some sites that rank youth hostels and allow people to write reviews - some are "party", some are "quiet", some are nice & clean, others nasty, etc.
Next, you need to learn about visas - you are only allowed so much time in each country in any given year. Learn what the Schengen Zone is - you can stay only 3 months in this area (either in one of the countries or in more than one), and then you must leave for 3 months before you return. During that time, you could go to non-Schengen countries like UK, Ireland, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, etc.
Some countries are expensive (Scandinavia, Britain and some others - Russia too, I think), some are cheap(er) - Portugal, Croatia, Berlin, eastern European countries in general...
What's your nationality, by the way? And do you have dual-citizenship? Do you have an Irish-born grandparent or Italian, Greek, or Spanish ancestry?
You can answer by "edit" > "add detail" to your question, and I will get back to you again by editing my answer...
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