Travel Europe
Apr 16th, 2016, 07:11 PM
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Hey my name is Karl, I am planning on back packing Europe in fall 2017 I am hoping to back pack for 2 months and then stay with my relatives in Norway for 4-6 months, I plan on working in Norway but I am asking your opinions on where I should visit in Europe, it we'll be my first time ever really travelling so I would like ideas, stuff I would like to see would be history/war museums as that is something that I think I would enjoy. Also would like opinions on how much money I should save to have a comfortable but not crazy expensive trip, I am planning on couch surfing or staying in hostels
Thanks Karl
Thanks Karl
Apr 16th, 2016, 07:57 PM
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What's your nationality? If you're American you will need a residence permit for Norway, and probably some kind of work permit.
See lonelyplanet.com for suggested budgets. See your library or local bookshop for guidebooks that will help you figure out where you want to go. There are history museums everywhere. London has a major war museum, but there are plenty of them too.
See lonelyplanet.com for suggested budgets. See your library or local bookshop for guidebooks that will help you figure out where you want to go. There are history museums everywhere. London has a major war museum, but there are plenty of them too.
Apr 16th, 2016, 09:47 PM
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I've had very good luck with http://www.hospitalityclub.org. Similar to Couchsurfing, I've stayed with some great people in Europe & Asia. The site is run by volunteers so it can sometimes be slow to get signed up. Do it now if it interests you and you'll be able to find hosts where you plan to go and have plenty of time to make contact.
Apr 17th, 2016, 12:44 AM
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Would someone please defing "backpacking" for me. Nobody ever says "I'm going suitcasing" or "I'm going Ryanair-acceptable-carry-on-bag-sizing".
Next trip, I'm Samsoniting, last trip we went Globeiting.
Next trip, I'm Samsoniting, last trip we went Globeiting.
Apr 17th, 2016, 07:35 AM
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Apr 17th, 2016, 08:22 AM
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I agree with the suggestions guidebooks are in order (Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Let's Go) at this early state of trip planning.
Or Lonely Planet's forum like this one called The Thorn Tree has many more backpackers posting than here.
That said, once you figure out where you're going, we can help nail down an itinerary that will work.
Or Lonely Planet's forum like this one called The Thorn Tree has many more backpackers posting than here.
That said, once you figure out where you're going, we can help nail down an itinerary that will work.
Apr 18th, 2016, 02:15 AM
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Karl, your questions are way to general to receive reasonable answers.
>> it we'll be my first time ever really travelling <<
If this is true, I strongly suggest starting with reading guidebooks. And trip reports of people who have travelled the way you intend to do.
And clear the legal questions involved - visa requirements, work permit etc.
After you have done your research, you may come back asking us specific questions.
>> it we'll be my first time ever really travelling <<
If this is true, I strongly suggest starting with reading guidebooks. And trip reports of people who have travelled the way you intend to do.
And clear the legal questions involved - visa requirements, work permit etc.
After you have done your research, you may come back asking us specific questions.
Apr 18th, 2016, 06:30 AM
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Karl, do you eat meat, do you drink alcohol? Both these have a big affect on overall costs.
If couch surfing you know the costs of that, so all that is left is
food & drink (see above)
Local travel
Long distance travel
Entry fees
I eat little meat but a lot of alcohol and I don't visit crazy countries like Norway or Switzerland where the bills just go crazy.
I budget E7 for breakfast, E13 for lunch and E20 for supper.
Museums, one a day at E10
Local transport E10
Long distance E100
Hope that helps
The largest collection of stuff on the war sits in a triangle that includes Normandy, Dunkerque and Mulhouse. Yes there is loads of other stuff, but here every field seems to have bit of steel.
If couch surfing you know the costs of that, so all that is left is
food & drink (see above)
Local travel
Long distance travel
Entry fees
I eat little meat but a lot of alcohol and I don't visit crazy countries like Norway or Switzerland where the bills just go crazy.
I budget E7 for breakfast, E13 for lunch and E20 for supper.
Museums, one a day at E10
Local transport E10
Long distance E100
Hope that helps
The largest collection of stuff on the war sits in a triangle that includes Normandy, Dunkerque and Mulhouse. Yes there is loads of other stuff, but here every field seems to have bit of steel.
