One Summer in Europe – the backpacking Europe podcast

Recent news: _______________ The Eurail Group G.I.E. has reported a modest drop in Eurail Pass passengers triggered by the global economic downturn, but expects a full recovery in the coming years. The Eurail Group’s passes offer flexible travel throughout Europe to overseas visitors. With a total of just over 433,000 customers, passenger numbers in 2008 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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