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A Guide to Backpacking Europe

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I spent the last four months doing an exchange term in Scotland. Because I only had classes 3 days a week, I spent the other 4 days traveling across Europe. This turned into a chaotic, fun, life-changing term. I visited over 30 cities and 1/4 of the countries in Europe. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to travel this much. Every country I visited on exchange, roughly 25% of the continent. In this guide, I’ll show you everything I’ve learned about effectively backpacking through Europe. This includes advice on transportation, accommodation, planning trips, and packing effectively. My goal is to show you how to have the best travel experience possible without overspending. The less you spend per trip, the more trips you can take, and the more places you can explore. Transportation, along with accommodation, is going to be one of the biggest costs of your travel. Your three main options are flights, trains, and buses. If you pack light, flights are usually more comfortable, faste

I spent the last four months doing an exchange term in Scotland. Because I only had classes 3 days a week, I spent the other 4 days traveling across Europe. This turned into a chaotic, fun, life-changing term. I visited over 30 cities and 1/4 of the countries in Europe. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to travel this much. Every country I visited on exchange, roughly 25% of the continent. In this guide, I’ll show you everything I’ve learned about effectively backpacking through Europe. This includes advice on transportation, accommodation, planning trips, and packing effectively. My g

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