A Student's Guide to Traveling in Europe

Posted date: 17 Mar 2022

Studying in Europe does not imply that you will be confined to a single city. A summer or semester abroad permits you to visit various destinations outside of your home base due to weekends and holidays. With so many European nations so close together, it is possible to visit several in a short period of time. The goal is to figure out which mode of transportation is the most pleasurable and practical for you. Here are a few pointers that should make your side trips go more smoothly.

Air is preferred over land.

Many visitors, particularly backpackers, have claimed for years that travelling by rail is the greatest and only way to see Europe. However, with Eurail tickets now costing as much as a few thousand dollars and restrictions on the number of countries for which they are valid, flying is generally a significantly more cost-effective option. In Europe, there are various low-cost airlines. Is the price still too high? You don't have to worry—as a college student, you can enjoy flight discounts!

Airlines should be booked as soon as possible.

Booking early, a month or more in advance, is the best way to get those excellent rates. As the departure date approaches, many of the $0.01 flights increase in price. Also, for the best discounts, be prepared to leave very early morning or very late in the evening.

Hostels should be reserved in advance.

Now that you've booked your flight, don't forget to book a hotel. You should book a hostel in advance of your trip, ideally a few weeks ahead of time. There are many resources for researching and booking hostels and cheap hotels by country and city. But don't panic if you find yourself looking for a hostel after stepping off the plane. It is possible to find a hostel once you reach at your destination, but it may be expensive and time-consuming.

Small-Group Adventures

While traveling with all of your friends may appear to be fun, it is usually not feasible for a weekend trip. Trying to please five people who like to see five different things will only lead to conflict. And who wants to go to Prague when they're in a bad mood? It is advisable to travel with one or two other people. To the extent feasible, make sure they're folks who want to see and experience the same things you do in order to avoid stress or disagreement.

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