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HOSTEL ADVICE - TRAVEL TIPS |
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> Tips and advice on how to use hostels in your travels |
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To find a hostel simply search our database - click here
How much do I budget for ?
Depending on a whole manner of things and of your travel choices you can
expect to have quite a comfortable trip where you eat and sleep well, with
local transport and some sightseeing included for approx. 50 Euros per day.
Obviously this can vary greatly bearing in mind this budget needs to
accommodate other hidden costs such as exchange rates, unforeseen medical
expenses, supplements and reservations that have become compulsory on most
international rail train trips.
What train passes are available?
Eurail, Eurailpass, Inter-Rail/EuroStar passes are obtainable online or
through your travel agent. While these are all varied from unlimited /
global tickets to 5 - 15 days travel within 2 months etc., separate tickets
from each country for example Swiss Pass, French Pass, Italian Pass are also
available and definitely worth looking into.
Tickets with limitations can restrict the spontaneity of your trip so be
mindful of this when buying a ticket.
Other things you need to be aware of are :
Even with most prearranged tickets, reservations and some supplements do
apply on most international trains and high-class national trains. For
example in Switzerland and Germany particularly, the quality of train travel
is very, very high and you do get what you pay for even although it can be
expensive. This is where a Eurail for example is very
Be respectful of your fellow traveller and your friendly hosts by not
doing what you wouldn't do at home i.e. Washing jocks and socks in kitchen
or bathroom sinks. Using noisy beauty appliances at odd hours of the day or
night.
Save on the weight of your luggage with thrifty tips like these:
● Chamomile tea bags infused in hot water
make for a good skin toner/moisturizer, hair conditioner etc.
● The "one on and one in the wash" rule
applies to everything, because the "just in case extras" will always stay
just in the case, so why carry them. Just leave them at home.
●Buy a wallet that is worth a dollar put
some local coins in it, put this in your pocket, for the pickpockets.
Keeping all other valuables in your money belt close to your skin. Either
under your arm or around your waist. The one-dollar wallet also gives you
quick access to coins and small money you might need in a hurry without
digging into your money belt when in public.
●Try not to travel with designer labels
as this leads to total misery should they be lost or stolen.
●Thrift shop bargains are great to
travel with, easy to replace and will add to your exciting memoirs. This
includes bargain sunglasses, watches and clothing. Remember all countries
have thrift shops so replacements and upgrades are cheap and easy.
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