EUROPE MADE EASY

A NORTH AMERICAN'S BACKPACKING ADVENTURE IN EUROPE

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"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page"-kgl

Backpacking Europe is nothing new.  People have been doing this for decades.  Throughout the years certain subtleties may have changed, however, the concept of backpacking has remained fairly consistent.  And that concept is to experience Europe with one backpack, hundreds of expectations and an endless supply of memories! This site is designed to help you begin your journey to a place you've never been and hopefully answer some of the questions you may have.  I am by no means an expert traveler but last summer I was able to work and backpack in Europe for 6 months, which gives me a solid understanding of what you should expect and prepare for.  I have made this site as user friendly as possible, so take whatever you can get from it and good luck!!

Take your pick as to how you want to travel (ie. overpacking vs. packing comfortably)

Getting Started -Why go?, who should I go with?, what books should I use? What to pack? -What bag should I buy?, how much should I pack? what should I bring? Planning your trip -Where to go?  When is a good time?  How long should I go for? Eurorail Passes -Which pass is best for me? Additional train tips. European Hostels -What are hostels like? Which hostels did I stay at? Money -What currency to bring, how much to budget Health and Safety -Theft prevention, single women, night trains and safety

Contact Me -Any other personal questions? Comments? Shared experiences?  I'd like to hear from you! Photo Album - Take a look at the some of the places I was fortunate enough to visit! Links - Useful links I found during my trip

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