1. Flying Through Europe
(Getting Around/Getting Around)

Unlike in the United States or Canada, finding cheap tickets is easy. Discount airlines are dominating Europe with thier ultra low fares, some of which can be bought for 1 euro. These fares are very rare ...

2. Rail Passes
(Getting Around/Getting Around)

Train travel is the most popular way of visiting Europe because trains are comfortable and take you everywhere you want to go. The most economical way of traveling by train is to get a rail pass. The Eurail ...

3. Car Rentals in Europe
(Getting Around/Getting Around)

Car rental in Europe is just like car rental in any other civilized country. The only thing that you need is an international drivers license. I do not recommend renting a car if you are trying to experience ...

4. Belgium
(Where to Stay/Hostels)

... 32   Brussels Centre Vincent Van Gogh Rue Traversière, 8 + 32 2 217 01 58 Génération Europe Youth Hostel Rue de l'Eléphant, 4 +32 2 410 38 58 Jacques Brel Youth Hostel Rue de la Sablonnière, 30 ...

5. Airline Consolidators
(Getting There/Getting There)

... The airline consolidator then can afford to sell the tickets at a discount to you, the traveler. I have bought most of my tickets to Europe through airline consolidators. There is no difference in a ticket ...

6. Packing
(Packing and Backpacks/Packing)

... too tired. And another thing, no one will know if you wore the same shirt three days ago, so don't pack too much. There are laundromats in every city in Europe. I made a list that you can use as a guide. ...

7. Finding a Backpack
(Packing and Backpacks/Finding a Backpack)

... your clothes and put them back in your drawer. No one in Europe is going to remember that you wore that shirt two days ago in a different city. While traveling you will be too tired to go out at every ...

8. Some small advice
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A few things to keep in mind when traveling through Europe Take it easy, you are on vacation.  Bad things will happen, such as missing a train or not getting a spot at a hostel, but don't worry.  Remember ...

9. Backpack Europe.com
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Backpack-Europe.com is your guide to travel Europe, backpacking, Eurorail and Eurail passes, hostels, budget travel, and cheap tickets. The website also informs travelers on where to go in Europe, the ...

10. Croatia
(Category)

... the country has been advancing in hopes of joining the European Union. Croatia has been a popular tourist destination for Eastern Europeans for a long time because it is cheap and has the clearest water ...

11. Hostels
(Category)

... get at the hostel while in Europe. There are other hostels that don't belong to the HI organization and are just as good. Sometimes, especially during the busy months of July and August, hostels will ...

12. Czech Republic
(Category)

  Capital Prague Size 78.866 sq km Population 10.241.138 Language Czech Currency Czech koruna (CZK)   The Czech Republic is one of the newest central european countries to enter the European ...

13. England
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  Capital London Size 130.395 sq km Population 49.138.831 Language English Currency British Pound (GBP)   One of the most visited countries in Europe, England has plenty to offer visitors. ...

14. Germany
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  Capital Berlin Size 357.021 sq km Population 82.431.390 Language German Currency Euro   Germany is Europe's top economy and also one of the top visited countries. There are many places ...

15. Ireland
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... to visit. Ireland is a small country and not very populated, but its people are some of the friendliest in all of Europe. Go to Ireland and see Dublin and the countryside, and while you're there enjoy ...

16. Italy
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  Capital Rome Size 301.230 sq km Population 58.103.033 Language Italian Currency Euro   Ciao! That means hello in Italiano. Italy is one of the most visited countries in Europe. It hold ...

17. Norway
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... part of the European Union. When you visit Norway, more than likely you will not be going there for the sights of the cities. This country is about nature. There countless rivers, lakes, streams, mountains, ...

18. Poland
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  Capital Warsaw Size 312.685 sq km Population 38.635.144 Language Polish Currency Zloty (PLN)   One of the newest countries to enter into the European Union, Poland is a fantastic and cheap ...

19. Portugal
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  Capital Lisbon Size 92.391 sq km Population 10.566.212 Language Portuguese Currency Euro   Portugal is located at the most western tip of Europe. It is a country with a long, rich history. ...

20. Slovenia
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... most advanced of the former Communist-bloc countries. The country has beautiful natural scenery and its capital is one of the most amazing cities in Europe.    ...