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/2009/02/episode-1-london/ http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/episode-1-london/#comments Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:03:16 +0000 Ryan http://backpackpodcast.com/?p=65 http://backpackpodcast.com/2009/02/episode-1-london/feed/ 0 Backpacking Europe,Backpacking Europe Itinerary,Backpacking Podcast,British Museum,Covent Garden,England,Europe Podcast,Heathrow Airport,Hostels,Jack the Ripper,Leicester Square,London 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, 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. Our recommendation for this type of trip is to spend 5 days and 4 nights in London. One needs months or years for London, but we have limited time on the trip and must always be on the move. In this first episode, Melissa and I talk about: arriving to London and some basic ways to get acclimated each of our top 5 things to see and do in London other interesting sights beyond the top 5 list general backpacking Europe advice on packing light and smart after departing London, where to go next Here are some relevent websites for London based on our discussion (in rough order as we talked): TRANSPORT IN Heathrow Airport (probable arrival airport) Transport for London (Tube maps, fares, tickets/travelcards, Oyster card) Heathrow Express (fast train from airport to city center) INFO TimeOut London (weekly "what's-on" magazine) TNT (another listings magazine) ACCOMODATION One Summer in Europe (London hostel and budget hotel page) SIGHTSEEING Leicester Square (live webcam) London Theatre Guide (official half-price tickets) Tate Modern British Museum Covent Garden (area guide) Tower of London English Breakfast (description) Jack the Ripper walk (and other walks of London) London Eye Tower Bridge One Summer in Europe (London page for other sightseeing activities, including hop-on/hop-off double-decker bus tour) TRANSPORT OUT Ryanair (cheap flights to Dublin from Stansted or Gatwick, but watch for add-on costs) Stansted Airport (with to/from London info) Gatwick Airport (with to/from London info) Sail & Rail (cheap £27 train/ferry combo ticket London-Holyhead-Dublin) Join us for our next episode as we spend some time on the Emerald Isle! Ryan Stuckey and Friends clean 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