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Old 05-23-2008, 12:10 PM   #1
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Hello everyone

I think i may as well say hello after lurking for a few days (and spending far to much time reading the board when i should of been working)

My name is Scott and i live in a tiny village just outside of Leicester in england and this year i am finally doing what i have planned since i was 16 (im 22 now) and going to backpack europe for a month (or more, depending on funds)

The plan is to fly out to Italy around the 5th of august and then head east a bit, (slovakia, czech republic) then back toward the centre with no real route planned using my interrail ticket and just getting on whichever train other travellers/freinds/how i feel do(is this a bad idea?). I will be going solo since my mate has finally decided he cant afford it after 4 months of telling me he is going to be ready, but i think this is probably better for me really since im quite a quiet/laid back person and im hoping the trip will give me some direction

I have a few questions regarding train passes and things so expect to see a few threads pop up soon


Ive enjoyed what ive read on here so far and looking forward to contributing

so er, Hi
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Old 05-23-2008, 12:39 PM   #2
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Hey man what village do you live in? I am Leicestershire based myself
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Old 05-23-2008, 12:40 PM   #3
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Billesdon, its a small place near houghton and gaulby

its the freindliest village ever, 2 really freindly pubs, i just 40 min from town and the last bus in is 6:45, so it gets a little boring
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Nice! Melton myself. Did you go to King Edward or a school in Leicester? Just asking because I went to King Edward and live in that area.
Never been to the Czech Republic myself but I know many here have you will get some great advice.
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a bit more lively there then here, only been a few times but its a nice place
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Hopefully then you'll know what to expect when you go to the Czech Republic then if you've been before. I would love to visit and have put it on my list of places I need to see before going back to Canada.
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hey welcome! I personally think the best way to go is to have no plan, but a general direction/idea of what you wanna see! life happens and itineraries get thrown out. a lot of people's friends back out but going solo is better, there are so many people to meet that you'll never really be alone
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Hello Scott, welcome to the boards. A fellow-Midlander here (although not as close in proximaty as you and Ben!). Hope you get all the info you need (and more!) on your upcoming trip!
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Thanks all

didnt realise there was so many english on here actually, thought it was mainly american/canadian :D

ive been around europe a bit before (was lucky enough to do a 2 week cruise last year, so got to see super expensive places like monaco and pisa) but never on my own so a bit nervous about that, but the more i read up it does seem that solo is the way to go.


Just working on convincing my parents of that. and then i have to tell my boss i want 6 or so weeks off

quick question, with no set plan and dates do you think its worth booking a return fight/trip? i wasnt going to. I was thinking of just putting £100 or so aside to cover the cost of a return ticket and getting it from easyjet when my money is about gone (working while im gone is an option im thinking about, need to research that a bit)
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Did you go to King Edward or a school in Leicester? Just asking because I went to King Edward and live in that area.

I didnt actually go to school in Leicester

I was born here then moved to yorkshire with my mum(near huddersfield, another village round there) when i was very young, went to school there then moved back to Leicester to live with my dad at 17
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Ah cool cool.
As Lizz said traveling solo does have its advantages. Thing about me is, I am not really an open person so when I travel with a friend I pretty much stick to them. Traveling alone forces me to open up and I rarely regret it.
On the other hand, its nice to have a friend.
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