This is a 12 part series on Backpacking Europe for all you aspiring & seasoned backpackers and student travelers.
2. Passports and Visas
Most of the European countries are covered under Schengen visa although you may need to apply for independent visas for some.
For Americans, the rules are clear on the length of time […]

This is a 12 part series on Backpacking Europe for all you aspiring & seasoned backpackers and student travelers.
1. Create a Plan
“People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” That’s a good old saying that I learned long ago and it applies to any goals that you may have in your lifetime.
Travel goals are […]

There is no shame in carefully planning a first trip to Europe. We’re not talking about a minute-by-minute itinerary, because all travelers to Europe - veterans and first-timers alike - need to be flexible.
Wherever you go, don’t make the mistake of trying to see too much in too little time. This tends to happen a […]