http://backpackpodcast.com One Summer in Europe - For those who wonder, for those who wander... Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:34:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Welcome to One Summer in Europe, the backpacking Europe podcast. Join restless backpackers Ryan and Melissa on this ongoing podcast series as we simulate an extended budget trip around the must-see destinations in Europe, while offering real-world advice to help you create your own European travel adventure. We encourage listener questions and feedback to incorporate into the show, so listen in and tell us where you need help. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean Ryan Stuckey and Friends questions@backpackpodcast.com questions@backpackpodcast.com (Ryan Stuckey and Friends) © 2009 Rakasa Worldwide, Inc. One Summer in Europe - the backpacking Europe podcast backpacking europe, backpacking podcast, europe podcast, travel europe, hostel, europe trains, summer in europe, europe itinerary, budget travel, http://backpackpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/valid-rss.png http://backpackpodcast.com http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/06/episode-10-croatia/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/06/episode-10-croatia/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:25:14 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=422 http://backpackpodcast.com/2010/06/episode-10-croatia/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Croatia,Croatia podcast,Dalmatian Coast,Dubrovnik,Eurail Selectpass,Europe Podcast,Italy,One Summer in Europe,Summer in Europe,Zagreb We're fired up the podcast again as we leave Rome and cross the legendary Adriatic Sea to amazing Croatia. - Croatia is deservedly a hot spot on European travel itineraries, with its endless stretch of beautiful, rugged coastline, We're fired up the podcast again as we leave Rome and cross the legendary Adriatic Sea to amazing Croatia. Croatia is deservedly a hot spot on European travel itineraries, with its endless stretch of beautiful, rugged coastline, charming seaside towns, and old-world way of life. We recommend the focus of a Croatia trip to be the Dalmatian Coast of southern Croatia with a special emphasis on unforgettable Dubrovnik, the "pearl of the Adriatic". Five or six days along the coast allows one to get a sample of the best of Croatia, with a stop in the capital of Zagreb as the gateway deeper into Central Europe. On this show, Dean and I talk about: why to add nontraditional Croatia to a general backpacking Europe itinerary how to get from Rome to Croatia on a ferry across the Adriatic the fascinating history of Dubrovnik, formerly the wealthy independent republic of Ragusa, a rival to Venice and a diplomatic powerhouse taking the Jadrolinija coastal ferry and stopping for a day or two on the great islands of Korcula and/or Hvar spending a night in the vibrant city of Split ending the week in Croatia with a stop in the Austria-Hungarian influenced capital of Zagreb some hidden gems of Croatia, such as Istria and its national parks TRANSPORT IN Trenitalia (Italian train system) Jadrolinija (Croatian ferry company) ACCOMMODATION One Summer in Europe (Dubrovnik hostel and budget hotel search) SIGHTSEEING Dubrovnik (official tourist site) Visit Dubrovnik (information about Dubrovnik and the region) Republic of Ragusa (history) Dubrovnik Walks (high-quality, affordable guided walking tours of Dubrovnik) Korcula (information site) Hvar (official tourist site) Split (official tourist site) Diocletian's Palace Zagreb (information site) Plitvice Lakes (beautiful national park) One Summer in Europe (miscellaneous sightseeing activities in Rome) TRANSPORT OUT Jadrolinija (Croatian ferry company) AK Split (Split bus station - bus to Zagreb) HZ (Croatian train system) Now we head back inland to the grand capital city of Budapest, on the Danube river, and the cultural and economic center of the Hungarian people. Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/slowdown-in-europe-rail-travel/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/slowdown-in-europe-rail-travel/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:50:48 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=135 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/04/slowdown-in-europe-rail-travel/feed/ 0 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/0-introduction/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/0-introduction/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:25:06 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=55 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/0-introduction/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,Eurail Global Pass,Eurail Pass,Eurail Selectpass,Europe Itinerary,Europe Podcast,Europe Railpass,Europe Summer,Hostels,One Summer in Europe 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: - 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 trip (hint: FUN), whether one is a recent graduate or is out of school a few years why traveling on a budget is a great skill and how it actually leads to a better experience than spending a lot of money we set up our virtual "one summer in Europe" trip scenario which is based on : 10-week trip (last half of May + June + July) visiting 20 interesting destinations (3-4 days on average in each) with no formal itinerary (next stop = ??) spending on average $50-70 per day by keeping to a budget using a 2-month unlimited use railpass for 20 countries flying into London as our 1st stop Here are some relevant links from this episode: a useful airfare comparison website: Momondo.com where to get your European railpass: RailEurope where to get your passport: USA, Canada, Australia and of course our partner site where you can quickly search 1000s of hostels and things to do across Europe: One Summer in Europe For reference, here are the railpass prices we mentioned: 2-month unlimited Adult = $1590 Youth = $1034 Group = $1351 15 days in 2 months Adult = $1085 Youth = $704 Group = $924 Finally, we welcome listener questions and comments at questions (at) backpackpodcast.com, and we may read these emails on future episodes. Join us soon for our first stop in Europe - episode #1 London! Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean