Backpacking Europe SOLO for 3 Months: WHAT I LEARNED
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- Backpacking Europe Solo | Backpacking Europe solo is a lot of fun, but there's a lot you should know before setting off on solo trip through Europe. Here's everything I wish I knew before backpacking Europe solo for 3 months.
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Hi, my name's Collin Abel. I'm a travel enthusiast, online marketer, and I once spent 3 months living out of a backpack. If you're interested in backpacking everywhere, hit the subscribe button for weekly travel information & inspiration!
Bonus Tip on the Roman Colosseum. The ticket for the Roman Colosseum also includes the Roman Forum, so just walk 50 yards or so to the Roman Forum ticket office, which never has a line, then walk back to the entrance to the Colosseum show your ticket and walk right in without ever waiting in line. When I backpack I try to buy, make reservations, or learn little hacks to never wait in line. Your time on Vacation is too important to waste it in line.
Wow thank you! That's such a lifesaver. Will try it.
Thank you for this awesome hint!
Thank you!
That’s a legitimate under-appreciated piece of advice
You're a genious.
Never thought I would find this information on a CZcams comment...
Thank you. I’m 70 years old planning my first trip to Europe. I welcome your thoughts for older yet active folks like me.
please do this. i've wanted to travel europe for a while now, but haven't, and regret it more than anything.
Will it be a solo trip?
When and where are you going? Ill be in 3 countries in March, Im 49. I have alot planned including relax days, but everything from paragliding, horseback riding, dolphin boat trip, ruins, church/mosque, museums, hammam
@@paulasanford1228 I’ve delayed my trip until the spring of 2023. Lisbon, Portugal
@@wynnsimpson me too!
I’m 35 now with 4 kids but 12 years ago I also backpacked Europe alone for 3 months. Your video really took me back. Some of my best memories. Thanks for the nostalgia ❤️
I always find these videos and expect the creators to have a shit ton of subs, and then I’m surprised. Keep doing what you’re doing man. This is honestly better content than you can find anywhere else at this point.
Yeah agree. When you meet people who have traveled much some say they don't use social media. Life enjoyers. God bless
Also, make reservations and buy your tickets for the Vatican museum ahead of time and never wait in the endless line that wraps around the Vatican City walls. If you're in Paris it's worth buying The Paris Pass for the duration of your stay. The Paris Pass offers admission to the major museums and sites in the city with front of the line access. It also includes unlimited metro rides, Seine river night cruse, and a hop-on / hop-off buss. London has a similar city pass.
Great video. Thanks Collin! :)
Thank you for this insight! I have my first solo Europe trip in the fall, this has been helpful!
Wonderful insights! Thank you for sharing the emotional side of traveling alone, as well :)
a trip journal, great recommendation! Thanks a lot for sharing
thanks for the information!! very informative 🤗
Awesome tips 😊 thank you
Absolute fantastic video mate you’ve answered all my questions 👍🏻
Great video! thanks for the insight
Thank you for the advice!
Your video is great. Hope you make many more. All the best!
This is a great video. You speak very clearly what you think it’s important without slowin
Probably the first time I subscribed to someone just after watching one video. Very informative for the Introvert in me. thanks man
Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you decide to add the packing video someday.
very insightful, articulate points in both this video and the one on travel mistakes. You have clearly learned a lot from your trip! Hope you many, many more wonderful trips in the years ahead
Steve Zahn I love your work!!
Honestly , amazing video . Very helpful and still influences people today be proud !
One of the most honest and helpful videos I’ve found so far! How to make friends and dealing with the uncomfortable part of being alone in a new place and not knowing what to do are things i always think about and don’t see many people really touch on, so thank you.
Great video. I had all the same experiences and valued your comments. I think one of the most interesting is that we do best when we are around new people. I also did busabout and solo. Both experiences were amazing. Lead me to South America solo after Europe. Some of my best friends today are random travelers I met in the road from 2002 in Europe.
New subscriber, excellent tips. I hadn't even been thinking of Europe, more so S.E. Asia...now Europe is back in the mix. Thanks.
Cool vid man. I've been backpacking Thailand the past 2 months now for my next leg it's time for Europe. I've been making videos of the experience and appreicate yours! Cheers
Great video and very helpful in planning my upcoming trip.
This podcast was great. Incredibly informative and I appreciated that you gave straight value without the quick flashy clips cutting all over the place. You have yourself a new fan :)
You may also document your trip by writing daily in a journal... and sketching what you see :D. I recently pulled up a journal of mine from my first Europe trip years ago and as I read it, it brought up so many pleasant memories putting a smile on my face. :D
Your insights are very thorough and comprehensive. I enjoy listening to your information and advice. Thank you for what you do.
shame this didnt get as many views as it deserves this was really helpful
An absolutely excellent video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all the helpful advice. I'm 63 and planning my first solo trip to Europe this summer.
Great video man
Very well done ! Thank you!
This has always been a dream of mine. Thanks for sharing. I always thought it would be fun to do a guys trip. But I do see how great it is to self reflect and be forced out of your routine for self improvement.
All great advice. Should be mandatory viewing for anyone about to go travel solo.
This video was really well done but I think people forget that not everyone actually wants to bond and connect with others, when I travel alone I'm going because I want to be alone.
Cool I did that too in 1989. I was in Berlin when the wall came down.. what an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing your experience. 💕
This old introvert thanks you!!! Thank you. A Huge help. Cheers!
Awesome info mate
Great video lad.
Really great comment around self-reflection
Really good video!
best video about honest advices...
Really liked that stuff about being oneself no matter where we are..! Cant escape from myself that easily - but it is possible to escape the Norwegian winters by renting an appartment on Tenerife :P
thank you for this!
really good content here. thank you!
Thanks for the information brutha🧳✊🏽
nice video. Traveled alone in Europe for 4 years and 4 months, I miss traveling. Peace and harmony to you all. May God and the angels protect you travelers :-)
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How much money did you have to save to be traveling for four years?
Your videos are great! You should make one about where you went during your three months, or maybe about mistakes that you made along the way.
Some good ideas. Backpacking is not just for young people. Go with the flow and have fun. Try not to do too much!
I'm new in your channel and I plan to do a 1.5 month backpacking in Europe in the future, some time around 2024. Will take a look on your videos soon. Take care!
Thanks to your videos I travelled alone in Europe for 3 months! All of your advice was very helpful!
That's awesome! Hope you had a great time!
This is a great video thank you
Nice video👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✈️✈️
u seem like such a chill nice guy
Just booked a 35 day solo trip to Europe for this July! All I know at the moment is I’m going to Rome but I’m excited af
I've seen all your europe backpacking videos dude. You've been the most helpful. I'm leaving in 2 weeks for my 3 month trip!
how was it?
How was it
@@240SX2pAc extended my trip 3 months actually, I loved it that much! I'm going home in 5 days. I saw 23 countries. Went to a warzone in the middle east, spent alot of time in the Balkans. And now I'm going to be traveling full time after I get some things in order back home.
Loneliness is a major problem while travelling alone. Finding someone to talk to becomes essential after a few days alone.
Not really. I'd enjoy the silence 🔕
Good nx practical advice. I'll add on I found helpful. Europe has a lot of overnight city-to-city trains. Take them and you'll not only save on housing. you'll arrive in your next city the first thing in the morning ready to see the sights. You'll also be able to see more since your travel time won't be during the daytimes.
I just found out that booking train tickets on TrainPal will save you a lot. So many coupons dropppp!
Can you share what was your daily budget for this trip? I found awesome info in this video, thank you so much!
Great vid. Many truths in vid
Underrated content
I've always wanted to do this, and I think I can definitely afford it now. I want to do it next year. I am not a social person, and have a hard time knowing what to say when talking to people. No one I know can afford to do this and I worry it won't be as good solo, and I won't be able to make connections with random people I meet to make the experience that much better
Go for it, you will need to speak to people along the way and this will open your mind much more.. you will come out of it a new man!
How did it go?
@@marvingroot7210 still never been to Europe. I did take a few months off work and traveled around the USA visited a bunch of national parks and stuff like that. So I know I can afford to so something like this, and will hopefully get enough saved up to do it in 2023.
@@MtnDewWarrior ok good luck
One thing to remember when meeting new people that I find helpful is to remember that you dont have to be the most fun person they ever met. Just be there and be nice and chill. The hostels also arrange like pub crawls and stuff. Getting drunk with new people is the easiest way to get to know them tbh!
I currently live in Belgium for work, but I am considering in backpacking around the country and NL and DE in the fall.
This video is underrated
For the privacy part: I recommend having an Airbnb booked first two nights of trip..and another Airbnb booked for last three nights of a trip. Have hostels for the rest of the trip. That’s what I’m planning for italy. Balance
Thanks so much man!❤️
This was helpful! What was your budget and how much did you spend after all?
Thanks for the info. What was your daily budget?
Congraulations. Its alife changing experience that we dont fully understand until after the experience yes?
this is sick thank you so much
I love your great tips. I will be hitting Europe after borders are open. Im from Asia. How do you keep your budget. What was your cost?
How did you enjoy doing this throughout the pandemic? I’m debating doing a 9 month trip next year but don’t want to be effected by any lockdowns
I backpacked Andalucia Turkey Scotland France a couple of times. Travel uber lite. Keep everything in your bunk because people will steal stuff. Have a mix of walking camping hostels. Take a radio W battery's. If you ever end up in trouble be aggressive or people will mug you. I walked coastline a lot as I hate navigatian. Take a break in a hotel every so often. Use bla bla car.
Okay this is probably an odd question, but did you have trouble with phone connection while you were traveling? I'm just worried in case especially if I'm hiking and need to get back to my hostel and get lost or something. I guess I should get Verizon if I want connection everywhere.
Hello! Thank you for this video. I just have a question about flights; when you booked your flight TO one country, did you book your flight OUT of Europe in the same country you arrived in or in another country? And did you book your flight OUT of the country on the go or did you plan out where you would depart from?
Pack light. It's probably the only tip I wish someone had told me.
Everything else is a learning curve. Carrying half your belongings with you until you realise it's pointless is just a waste of energy. 🤣
Where exactly did you go in Austria? I'm planning on going there and would like to see more than just Vienna.
Next summer, before graduate school, I'm going to backpack Europe for 2 months
Hello im from canada going to irland for abit then spain then i have no idea going to for 3 to 4 months i inow it all depends on want you do and eat but if you stay at hostels and dont eat expensive but do fun things would 10 000 be enough
Hello, I'm planning the same trip for me and my boy (13yrs) old for summer 2024... I was wondering how many changes of clothes did you bring and shoes? Did you have reservations for every night or did you wing it a but? Thanks in advance.
I have a pacsafe backpack and I hate it as their backpack don't have weightlifter. It is only good if you have a specific back length.
How do you feel about interrail?
Hello, thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I am hoping to travel Europe April 2023. My question is, what did you do about the different currencies of monies? did you just change up your money when you were in that particular country? did you use a travel money card? How much cash would you recommend to have on you?
Also ive never stayed in a hostel before. did you leave all your belongings in the hostel lockers? and did you travel around with your passport or was that left in the hostel locker?
Thank you x
I'd recommend using TrainPal for train tickets. Really cheap and never had issues.
Next time please show More travel impressions
Hey! You can make connections with older people. What's wrong with older people?
Iam an introvert so i can relate
Yes absolutely me as well
Hey how can I get in touch with you? I have some questions about the next trip coming up for me please
how much money did you spend in 3 months, aprox? if its ok to ask
what did it all cost you ball park?
How much did you saved for you 3 month trip?
Do you recommend having a part time job (something online, < 20 hours/week) while backpacking? I'm planning a 3 month trip to Europe this summer, but I'm not sure if I should work a little to supplement my expenses or if I should just focus on traveling. Would appreciate any feedback!
I've been on the road for 7 years now after leaving the UK with just £50 and a bus ticket to Amsterdam.
I used work-and-stay websites like Workaway or Woofing to find jobs that offer food and accommodation, for around 20 hours work a week, for the first year.
It made my whole travel experience, during and since much easier and more fulfilling.
It almost felt like training wheels for travelling. Especially as I was flying by the seat of my pants, I HAD to find work immediately when I got somewhere new.
If you actually have a budget, this will stretch it ten times further and you'll meet tonnes of other travellers doing the same thing.
I used it for just a year and knew everything I needed to keep going for another 6 years and 5 countries.
All 5 were in the first 3 years, as I got to Spain and loved it. Been here 3 years now. 👍👌
@@tobygarfield402 wow very cool! appreciate the feedback
I think only you can best answer that question. Having money come in on a regular basis is always beneficial as it allows you a significant amount of flexibility while you travel. In my case, it allowed me to stay in hotels where I have my privacy and my own bathroom (among other things).
During days when I'm feeling burnt out from all my traveling, work was such a welcome reprieve, believe it or not. For several hours during that day, I feel normal again.
Biggest question I have is how much did all this cost?
Hey
What is the age range of people who go to hostels?
If you want to take a tent with you it's hard to pack light..
Take one for one person it’s 1.1KG
How much DID you spend on your 3 month travel?
You didn't mention travel insurance.
let's go on vacation to Indonesia, there are many tourist attractions in each region.
each region has a culture and tradition that is different from other regions from different regional languages and foods that are unique to the region.
On vacation to Indonesia, don't forget to eat Indonesian food, but remember to be careful, Indonesian food tastes spicy.
holidays to Indonesia exist;
Nusa Dua and Nusa Penida in Bali
Borobudur temple in Central Java
Prambanan temple in Jogja
Thousand Islands and Angel Island in Jakarta
the peak of bogor with views of the tea garden and the Indonesian safari park in bogor, west java, close to jakarta
Riau-Kepri and Batam are close to Singapore and have the same culture as Singapore and Malaysia, namely Malay culture and traditions.
Raja Ampat in Papua
the island of komodo live ancient animals that still exist, namely the large lizard Nama'y komodo,
Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Lake Kelimutu, Mount Rinjani in NTT
Tangkuban Parahu Mountain, White Crater and Saung Angklung, a musical instrument made of bamboo in Bandung
Ijen Crater and Mount Bromo in East Java
Sianok canyon in West Sumatra
tana toraja in South Sulawesi
Lake Toba and Bunaken Marine Park in North Sulawesi
Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi
and there is another that is
Derawan Island, Maratua Island, Karimunjawa, Weh Island, Sumba, Jomblang Cave....
Snorkeling between the Gili islands was one of the most beautiful sights
Europe is cold in the winter.