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Intro to Europe 2 BAKPAK TRAVELERS GUIDE www.bakpakguide.com 3 Intro to Europe 4 BAKPAK TRAVELERS GUIDE Intro to EuropeAbout this Guide Backpacking and independent travel can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Free to Visitor Info wander and explore on your own terms and at your General Europe www.visiteurope.com own pace, you will encounter people from all walks of life, take in some of the most stunning scenery imag- Austria www.austria.info/us inable and develop lasting friendships and memories. They will infinitely live in your senses and ultimately Belgium www.visitbelgium.com change your perception of life and this world. Czech Republic Europe, rich in cultural diversity and overflowing www.czechtourism.com with natural beauty, is an excellent destination for the Denmark free-spirited independent traveler. From quaint fishing www.visitdenmark.us villages in Italy to medieval castles in Scotland, you Finland will feel the history of many centuries, taste the deca- www.visitfinland.com dence and struggles of rising western civilization and France genuinely immerse yourself in authentic modern-day www.franceguide.com European culture. Germany As you travel, seek out the authentic, not just the www.germany.travel trendy: go for a pint or snack in a small quiet pub in Great Britain the middle of the afternoon; take day trips to towns www.visitbritain.com outside the big cities; buy a picnic lunch from an out- Greece door market; and take the time to talk to the locals, www.visitgreece.gr even speaking a few words in their language. And, Hungary above and beyond all else, respect your host coun- www.visit-hungary.com try. Be aware and appreciate your surroundings and Ireland you will not only deepen your cultural experience, www.discoverireland.com but defy any loud and intrusive stereotype often Italy www.italia.it/en/home.html attached to tourists. Luxembourg We at Bakpak Travelers Guides are committed to www.ont.lu providing you with informative and helpful infor- Monaco mation so that you can have a memorable, yet www.visitmonaco.com affordable experience. Our lists and summaries Netherlands are intended for use as a brief outline to your trip. www.holland.com In short, we are not a guide book that provides you Northern Ireland with the entire history of each city, nor do we list www.ni-tourism.com every conceivable attraction or accommodation. Norway Exploring each city yourself and making last minute www.visitnorway.com decisions based on mood, budget or logistics is part Scotland of the backpacking experience. www.visitscotland.com In this handy, inexpensive guide we tell you the Spain basics, such as a brief summary of each city (i.e.: www.spain.info why you’d want/not want to go there), money, Sweden transportation, budget and hostel accommodations www.visitsweden.com and main and/or sleeper attractions. You define and Switzerland reveal the essence of your trip yourself - whether www.switzerlandtourism.com by talking to locals or other travelers, exploring Wales a sudden discovery or just letting fate, chance or www.visitwales.co.uk luck (sometimes bad luck) pave the way – your Turkey experience will be unique and delightful. Happy www.goturkey.com travels, Bakpak Dave! www.bakpakguide.com 5 Intro to EuropeAbout the Guide Prices/Listings in the Guide Safety Tips Many large European cities are We’ve tried to be as accurate and up to date as possi- known for their high incidence of ble, BUT prices may change, places go out of business pickpocketing and thievery. Travel and the inevitable tide of trendiness may have turned smart: be on guard, yet be rea- and certain hot spots or suggestions may not be so sonable. Be curious, but trust your hot anymore. Be sure to ask the cost before booking instincts. Here are a few tips. or paying for anything. Also, as suggested throughout Valuables keep your money and our guide, pick up the local publication in each city valuable documents (passport, air- which gives you the most- up-to-date happenings line/rail tickets) close to your body and hip spots to check out. – preferably in a money belt that is strapped under your clothing next Free Things to See & Do to your body. Copies of Documents keep a copy of Throughout the Guide, we have included a symbol your valuable documents (passport, next to those attractions, museums, markets and tickets) and credit card emergency other activities are free. Some are free on certain numbers in a separate place from days of the month, some are free all the time. The the originals and leave a set of cop- goal was to save you money on your trip in as many ies at home. Some websites offer ways as possible. secure document storage for little or no charge. Money Saving Tips Pickpockets don’t get caught in large crowds (3 or more) where pickpock- There are a ton of convenient and practical ways ets can easily overwhelm you. in which to save money without scrimping on your Luggage keep your luggage within actual experience and enjoyment. eyeshot, or if you plan on sleeping In addition to free things to see and do, look out for on the train, fasten it to the rack with the symbol throughout the Guide which denotes a padlock. an opportunity to save money. You can also try the Day Pack if you have a day pack, following tips. keep it at the front of your body so that it cannot be zipped open without Overnight Train when traveling long distances, take the you knowing. Use small locks for ex- overnight train to save money on a night’s lodging. tra safety to avoid the petty thieves. Public Transport purchase a public transport 10 pack/ day/week pass so you can see as much as possible for as little as possible. Notes Tourist Info make your first stop the local tourist info ___________________________ center to check for cheap deals, discounts, freebies, goings on and free maps of the city. ___________________________ Local Markets shop in the local markets for a cheap picnic of fresh local delicacies. Hit the market and take ___________________________ advantage of your hostel’s kitchen facilities. Keep In Touch With Us! ___________________________ Some of the most valuable information and correspon- ___________________________ dence we get is directly from our readers. If you’ve discovered the best lodging, café or bar, send us an ___________________________ e-mail. If something we suggested is completely off the radar (un-cool or closed) definitely let us know. Or, if you just have general comments or suggestions ___________________________ about our guide (good or bad), we and other travelers would love to know, so drop us a line any time using the ___________________________ following email addresses: Listing/Content Updates - [email protected]. Suggestions of places to add, stories, etc [email protected]. 6 BAKPAK TRAVELERS GUIDE www.bakpakguide.com 7 Getting Around 8 BAKPAK TRAVELERS GUIDE Getting AroundAirfare around Europe Airfare around Europe Notes Once you arrive, there are more deals now for flying around Europe than ever before! Options include ___________________________ airpasses, flight coupons and discount airlines. ___________________________ Discount Airlines Over the last few years, a number of new, smaller air- ___________________________ lines have surfaced offering incredibly low prices for regional European flights. These airlines use regional ___________________________ and alternative city airports so convenience might be sacrificed for price, although these airports are now ___________________________ becoming more integral to inter-Europe travel. If you are short on time, these rates can be cheaper than rail ___________________________ travel and, more importantly, time saving! Europe by Air ___________________________ This US based company offers negotiated and pub- lished fares to many European destinations with vari- ___________________________ ous European airline partners. www.europebyair.com Ryan Air ___________________________ They operate hubs out of London, Dublin and Glasgow to many destinations in mainland Europe. Rates at ___________________________ the time of publication were as low as £18 round trip from London to Dublin (we didn’t forget a zero). ___________________________ Prices generally run in the £20-£90 price range r/t. Be warned, though, that delays and strandings overnight ___________________________ at airports do occur. www.ryanair.com easyJet ___________________________ They fly over 28 routes to 18 key cities using hubs in London Stansted and Liverpool, England and Geneva, ___________________________ Switzerland. Prices range from £30 to £90+ round trip. www.easyjet.com ___________________________ Brussels Airlines/Virgin-Express From their hub in Brussels they fly to London, Rome, ___________________________ Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid and many more European cities starting at 58 one-way. Also ___________________________ fly worldwide. www.brusselsairlines.com Air Berlin ___________________________ Out of Berlin-Tegel, this airline flies across Europe to many major city destinations from 40 including all ___________________________ taxes and fuel surcharges. www.airberlin.com Coach Travel ___________________________ Busabout ___________________________ Offers a hop-on, hop-off backpacker coach network with 39 destinations around Europe. While on the bus ___________________________ it’s like a tour: you get to meet like-minded travelers and the guides will give you suggestions of what to do ___________________________ and book your accommodation and activities for you as you travel around. You can travel on their Flexitrip ___________________________ Pass, creating your own route and places to stop. www.bakpakguide.com 9 Getting AroundCoach & Rail Travel Or you can choose from one of three “loop” routes Featured Transport (Northern, Southern or Western). The Flexitrip Pass EUROLINES costs $659 with 6 Flexistops, $65 for each additional Eurolines offers you the freedom Flexistop. Loop Passes cost from $759-$1569 for of Europe with the Eurolines Pass. adults, $735-$1515 for students. www.busabout.com Get unlimited travel around Europe Eurolines for 15 or 30 days.
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