Hi...im planning a 2-3 weeks trip to europe
have anyone backpack there before? any advices on places to go and places not to go?
have anyone backpack there before? any advices on places to go and places not to go?
u have to plan where u wanna go first b4 anything else....this will determine the euro pass, but euro pass might not be the best option, yes it saves you on lodging if u take the nite train plus sleeper or couchette, but its very tiring... but then again, if u move from city to city all on night trains, the cost can easily reach 1K... flying on budget airlines is the best if it goes to the city u wish to visit... its like what 30 pounds to fly from London to Prague ?? Thats what i did...
so u have to plan very carefully where u wanna visit, ur itinerary then consider which euro pass to buy, make sure u really utlize it to the fullest cos it will cost u easily $800 plus and above, if possible go with budget airlines...
Europass agent here in SIN is Dynasty travel. Budget airline like easyjet/ryanair can just book online...
if u are the advanture kind, can always rent a car while u are in germany... with GPS on board, not that difficult to navigate around... besides u got to floor the accelarator all the way on the Auto Bahn... no speed limit... 200km/h... still kena over take by the BMWs and Mercs...:bsmilie:
You need an international license to drive in Europe and don't forget that other than the UK, its left hand drive. If you've not driven there before, I wouldn't recommend it for cost and safety reasons. Flying via budget airlines can sometimes be cheaper than taking the train too.
budget...hmm is it possible to do it within 2k to 3K (aside air tickets).
I will be flying to frankfurt as my sis is there... and explore as much as I can in germany while saving up lodging before I head to the road
IC... ;p Yes i realize the budget air is sometimes cheaper. Faster for sure
Wow, is it easy to rent car? cheap? with Sg driving license can drive?
Regarding the Europass, if buy here will be cheaper then buy there?
Thanks for the info. Me thinking going Germany to shoot those castle :lovegrin:
If travelling by budget airlines, wouldn't the transport cost from the airport still adds on? As compared to trains which usually stops right at most cities already..
Btw, buying railpass tickets online is definitely cheaper.. Buying locally, you get charged high exchange rates plus whatever commission.. If you plan early enough, it's definitely more worth it to order online..
If travelling by budget airlines, wouldn't the transport cost from the airport still adds on? As compared to trains which usually stops right at most cities already..
Btw, buying railpass tickets online is definitely cheaper.. Buying locally, you get charged high exchange rates plus whatever commission.. If you plan early enough, it's definitely more worth it to order online..
buying rail pass online cheaper ?? well i did all my research, even try to book online... the reservation confirmation was a nightmare especially the night train... i finally well down and buy on the spot... and its not in any way more expensive...