ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BACKPACKING AROUND EUROPE | what it costs, budget travel tips, how to find hostels
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Here is my complete how to guide on backpacking around Europe!
I go over transportation options, how to find accommodation, budget travel tips to make the trip more affordable, travel credit card recommendations, interrailing / eurail, sim cards and travel phone plans and most importantly how much a backpacking trip will cost.
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Im a 70 year old woman, from Canada. In late April, early May I plan to start my backpacking trip to europe so this was helpful. thank you. I've done short 2 week trips to the UK 5 times in 10 years, staying at hostels. This will be a longer and farther version of that. Typically I schedule every hour lol, primarily to pre-book and pay for everything so I can control the exchange rate. I've vowed to do this trip truly with no prior real plan, just a general route. from merrakesh through spain to italy, northern europe, then over to the UK for a while. the excitement is building. Im retired so I can take as long as I want lol.
Your actions really inspire me, my partner and I are planning a trip to Europe starting in August, we live in Sydney and have never been to Europe. I had a lot of problems when I was making the plans but this video was very helpful as well. Have a fun and safe trip!
Suzanne I hope you have the best trip ever. Keep us posted!!
@@kcg6024 I’m on it right now. Just left Naples heading to Rome
@@suzannehawkins383 amazing! I am so excited for you. I hope everything has been going well for you. I will be traveling to Italy, Switzerland, and Germany in July. Then from there I'll be traveling to Africa to do research on the African Elephant. Can't wait!
Excellent video, no kidding. You packed a huge amount of important and useful info into a short vid. Outstanding work!
This was an incredibly and informative video, thank you so much for making this! Saving all of this information for my trip planning
You deserve so many more subscribers!! Thanks for all your wisdom 🙏 very helpful and impressive!!
This is really helpful! I'm going so soon and this just adds trust into my plan. Thank you so much!
That's great to hear! I even found some discount when buying the train ticket. It’s always good to look out for deals that can make travel more affordable.
This was so awesome!!! Going for two months this summer. Thank you so much!
3:25 Sorry, the spell check on your transcription overlay had me in stitches: “Hostiles are not as scary as they seem”.
I enjoy your tips and videos, thanks.
super helpful! thanks for such a good video
Thank you so much for the tips!! I am thinking about doing a month and half long trip on Europe in the next few weeks.
Thanks so much for this. Some invaluable info that most people don't go so in-depth with. I just quit my teaching job of 8 years today and I've got 2 months until I start my backpacking trip. Wish me luck..! :D
graduating in ‘25! this video really put everything into perspective and i feel like i can do it, thank you!!!
Samee
this is exactly the video I needed! Can you make a video on how to budget appropriately and do a breakdown of the costs? I’m currently looking to backpack Europe with a friend for a month and we’ve been struggling with finding ways to make it affordable so far !
Thank you for the great advice!!!
Very good video, tyvm!
I’m lucky to be living long term in Germany, so I’ve been traveling around Europe the last few years and I still found every word so useful. Thank you😊
I was born in Europe, haha. But I actually want to travel outside of this continent.
Love how you have subtitles on your vid cause sometimes the CZcams ones are wrong
Listen!!. Exploring new countries is such a rewarding experience! For first-time travelers, I'd recommend considering destinations that offer a mix of cultural richness and natural beauty. Personally, I've been fortunate to travel to over 10 countries thanks to careful budgeting and smart investments.I wasnt financial free until my 30’s and I’m still in my 30’s, bought my second house already, earn on a monthly through passive income and got 2 out of 5 goals, just hope it encourages someone that it doesn’t matter if you don’t have any of them right now, you can start TODAY regardless your age INVEST and change your future.
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Thank you so much for this video
Awesome vid! I was recently in France and I actually also have Verizon. I just went to FNAC (there is a location by Champs Elysees) and got a SIM and it worked perfectly fine with my phone. I have an iphone 13. So i'm not sure if that makes a difference or not since I know now there is like "eSIM" versus the actual physical SIM card. But the plan I got was $30 for the whole month, 5G all over France and 4G in the rest of the EU!
Loved most of the tips, except the “are you just checking these boxes off” some of us can’t work remote and with limited time off, enjoying as many different cultures and countries as you can is an ideal approach !
I completely understand that- I was talking about it more in the context of people I met backpacking who spent one night in each city which honestly seems like a waste to me because you don’t actually get to experience the place you are going to
I didn’t even know Google did travel. THANK YOU!
this was so insanely helpful, thank you
I’m planning to do backpacking in December, this video definitely helps!! :)
I am planning on doing that too. I plan to go until mid Jan. Do you know anything about the new visa system and it is going to work with traveling throughout Europe. For example If I am already in Europe before the new rules take effect on New Years how would that effect my traveling.
Me too!! Best of luck 😊
@@youbetterslayshay I think the rule is not apply until 2025?
Family of three going to Scotland in England in July is going to be $10,000 for two weeks. That doesn’t include the train ticket and Rent-A-Car. For Airbnb’s and one hotel.
Thanks GREAT video! Basic and honest. Thanks againg
This helped so much! Thankyou
awesome video
Please do a packing video! With like specific clothing recommendations like exactly what and wear you got it please!!
Yes I can!
My buddy and I are taking a similar trip to Western Europe at the end of the year and have been doing research for months on how to do it properly, and this is by FAR the most helpful video I’ve come across for the type of travel we’re trying to do, so thank you!!
Have so much fun! So glad I could help!
Where are you guys going? I'm going to Milan the first week of November.
So did you ever post a how to pack for a backpacking in europe??
Hey Bailey. Awesome video!!
Keen to get out to Europe next year and had some questions. Im Aussie but can you share a little about the VISA for people planning on staying longer than 90 days.
As well as a better insight for apps and tips for finding work in Europe that will provide food and accomodation in exchange
Cheers
I unfortunately know nothing about the visa process bc I was never in the Schengen zone longer than 90 days.
I went through Worldpackers for volunteer work!
@@Baydeann Thanks for the info.
Do you happen to remember how much your bigger Osprey bag weighed once fully packed?
Just watched your video it was great im from canada going to irland to travel abit then fly out of there to spain then kinda wig it from there but doing hotels and trains and eat at not fancey places how much you think it would cost roughly for 3- 4 months i know it all depends on want you do but do you think 10 000 would be enought
Definitely interested in hearing about your working experience abroad!!
Please do a packing video
Did you know any of the languages or did most everyone know english? I've been binge watching these kinds of videos and no one has mentioned the language barrier. Thanks and loved your video!
I honestly didn’t think there really was one in almost all touristy locations english is very widely spoken. I only know beginner Spanish!
I feel like one thing I was surprised at was how much hostels costed during the summer!!! I know I some parts or the world or like Europe off season hostels are like dirt cheap like $10-25 or even less, but when I was looking in France/Amsterdam and other cities in Western Europe for this summer literally every single hostel was in the $50-80 range. Just something to keep in mind for budgeting because I was shook.
It definitely depends on the cities you’re in too! If you’re going to any capital city 50€ is unfortunately pretty normal- I remember I hated having to book those nights bc it felt like so much
Italia, france and The Netherlands are the most expensive country's looking at hostel prices in summer. Especially in the big cities.
I stayed in Paris in august for $30 a night! In 2022
amazing! what editing app do you use like imovie??
CapCut!
I really appreciate how thorough you were in the video. I’d love to do something like this one day and I have been thinking about doing volunteer work with world packers… I’d love if you could do a video on your time with them! Also what is your job or how do you get off work for extended periods of time for travel?
Thinking about getting the same bag. Did the bag come with zipper locks or did you have to get your own locks for the zippers?
You have to buy your own- I recommend having two different types just in case bc all hostel lockers are different so you never know which will work and I just interchange them with my backpack while traveling and locker when I’m in one place
Any advice for language barriers? Will I've to use Google translate for the entire trip?
Girl, I don't know who does your subtitles, but they are are often wrong...Especially when you're talking about names/brands it is especially helpful when at least the names are right, so people can look it up.
Hostile environment = Hostel environment (which is not hostile at all!!)
Flex bus = Flixbus
Oatmeal = Omio
Trans systems = tram systems
Off spray bag = Osprey bag
P.S. Europe actually IS great for just a carry-on suitcase. Especially since most of you will visit cities. Even when hiking, those are mostly day hikes, so you leave your stuff at the hostel and take just a small day pack. We have good pavement everywhere and amazing public transport! And yes, most hostels might not have a locker big enough, with a lock-with-cable you can just lock the suitcase onto your bed. Theft in hostels is really rare, we're all there with the same mindset. I've been traveling around Europe like that for over 10 years. I guess it's just personal; you want to roll your stuff easily or carry it all on your back?
P.P.S. I'm now backpacking through all of Central and South America for 8 months with a 40 liter backpack and a 22 liter front pack, hauling it to tropical islands, small and big cities, mountain villages and beach get-aways, but even here a carry-on would have done the trick.
That was funny. I was trying to get the names and the cc was strange. But the rest of Info was FANTASTIC
Thank YOU. For clarifying the truth names
Did you ever post a backpacking packing video??
Going up tomorrow!
Can you do a video of basically your whole trip overview? I want a sort of guide of all where to go and your must go to spots
i wanna stay in a hostel dorm room but i SNORE 💀 no way i’m putting anyone thru that haha
Yeah babes that’s extremely valid- I respect the decision
LOLL wait i never thought about this 😭
Can you do a video on how you ate? Did you eat out every meal? Grocery shopping? Do hostales have free food
Also how did you eat out if you were by yourself? Was it awkward? Did you ever do this?
@@HaHa-jc5os Hostels usually offer a breakfast if you pay for one, and some offer it for free. Grocery shopping should also be fine because most hotels have a kitchen area where you can prep food. Eating out is also fine but I guess it would accumulate in cost quickly if you do it for each meal of the day.
What is the bus app name? Preparing to do 3 months in Europe
When I travel to Thailand I usually rent I place for an entire month. If I want to go from city to city should I book All the accommodations before leaving home or book the first place and wing it from there?
I usually book 2 weeks out to leave a little wiggle room
Can you do a video about where you went and about the Schengen zone? I am planning a 6-8 month trip for next year
Hi! What is the app called that you talked about for transportation? Oameal? Im having trouble finding it :)
It's called Omio
The bus company is Flixbus , the app is called Omio.
woulds you say that you prebooked all your stays or did you wing some of your stays ?
In the summer you need to prebook- you’re able to wing more in the off season
What about for seat reservations with the Eurail pass? Approximately how much was it each time? Did you have to book one all the time?
I’m the summer you have to book them for most rides- usually €5-50 in price. Must be booked 48-24hrs in advance otherwise they are all gone
Any credit cards that I can apply from the UK?
Do europe hostel/hotel ask for credit cards for incidentals?
Good 👍☺️
Am I going to Europe? Absolutely not!! But it’s fun to watch anyway🤣🤣
I see different routes that say “4 minute transfer” in between trains😭😭 would you not recommend those at all? Lol
Yeah absolutely not at least 20-30 mins
What would you say to someone who thinks they can book only the first 3 days of hostels for when they first arrive so they can be flexible and decide where they want to go and how long they want to stay in the spur of the moment?
As a first time traveler, I worry everything close to city centers will be booked up or overpriced. I'm planning on a May-July trip.
In the summer there’s honestly no way you can do that- hostels book up or the options aren’t great. I always booked 2 weeks in advance but most reservations you can cancel like a few day before if you ever wanted to switch up what you planned
@@Baydeann Thought so! Thank you for confirming. Also, do you think it would be a mistake to book a room in an airbnb and visit hostels during the day to try and meet folks to explore with? I figure this way I can prioritize restful sleep for roughly the same price as a bunk in a dorm. Or if I go that route should I just plan on doing mostly solo exploration?
@@eduardbabadzhanov6729 that route would be more for solo exploration but you can always get a private room in a hostel
I COULD NOT FIND OATMEAL APP
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I thought your phone would work where ever you are in the world as long as there’s service? What’s the SIM card thing? What is that supposed to do?
It’s cheaper than a travel plan through your provider!
Wow
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is the travel app called “oatmeal?” i cant find it :((
Omio! Sorry I forgot to spell check the captions
Does Europe have Uber and Lyft? Is it the same app or do I need to download a different app for europe?
I dont realy know about Lyft, but all major cities does have atleast Uber
The sim card is so easy to do it’s just like setting up a new phone and you’re pretty much done, as long as your phone is unlocked.
hey! never done this before. would i still have the same number if i did this? do you keep your original SIM card, put it back into your phone once you’re ready to and discard the new one you bought?
This was great! My husband and I went to France and Italy for 3 weeks in September conventional style and now he wants to backpack more places. Are hostels good for couples?
You can get a private room!
I mean you can do this...
too old for it now.
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Hi! Im about to do a bikepacking trip, im already carrying a lot just from the camping, mechanical and tire backup stuff i need, i leave in 25 days and although i have most things figured out, it would be amazing to get your what to pack video before i leave, because this video has been by far the most useful one ive found while looking for little tips and tricks, so id really like to hear you out before i leave. I leave on August 30, do you think the video will be out by then? Im really nervous, im only turning 18 this week and its my first backpacking trip. Im doing it with my dad but he has no idea of what i should pack as a girl..
There are plenty of videos that show what you need to bring, but I think it's better to under-pack than over-pack. Europe is just as modern as you would think, anything that you feel like you left at home will be able to be bought over there. Keep it minimal and light, don't stress over it and have fun.
Thank you!@@jonw1958
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What about for seat reservations with the Eurail pass? Approximately how much was it each time? Did you have to book one all the time?
Yes I booked one at a time about 3-4 days before I needed the train!
It all varied based on location sometimes $5 sometimes $50