One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast

Ryanair: good or evil?

Posted on 04. Apr, 2009 by Ryan.

Listeners to the podcast know we sometimes recommend discount airlines such as Ryanair to connect backpacking destinations in Europe quickly and cheaply. For example, we recommended Ryanair as an excellent way to connect Dublin to Paris for a reasonable price.
Ryanair is the biggest discount airline in Europe and has hundreds of routes criss-crossing Europe so [...]

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episode #3 – Paris

Posted on 23. Mar, 2009 by Ryan.

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We arrive on the European continent in perhaps the most enchanting city in the world, Paris. It may be an acquired taste for some travelers, but it is fairly easy to see why Paris is the favorite city of so many people from around the world. It’s an unmissable destination for your European adventure.
With countless [...]

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episode #2 – Dublin

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Ryan.

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After starting our European adventure in busy London, it’s time to enjoy the relaxed, welcoming vibe of Dublin.
This feeling is why Dublin is at the top of many travelers’ favorite cities in Europe, and also a very special place for the many English-speaking people of Irish descent from around the world.
On a trip like One [...]

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episode #1 – London

Posted on 22. Feb, 2009 by Ryan.

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Our first stop on our simulated backpacking Europe trip is London, a truly exciting and cosmopolitan metropolis.
London is world-class in many ways, and an essential destination for any European traveler. While expensive, it is very backpacker-friendly in its diverse offering of accommodations and in the countless free or low-cost activities to fill up your time.
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episode #0 – Introduction

Posted on 15. Feb, 2009 by Ryan.

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We’re pleased to present the first episode of One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast!
As this episode is an introduction to the rest of the series, we name it episode #0.
In this episode, Melissa and I discuss:

who we are and our different European travel experiences
why people should consider taking their own backpacking Europe [...]

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