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Backpacking in Europe vs. Asia?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 8:59 am
Posted on 9/30/15 at 8:59 am
The fiancé and I (no pics) plan on having a 3 week to month long honeymoon. Originally, we talked about backpacking through Europe, but we are also considering Asia as another option (especially because the beaches are beautiful and it is relatively cheap)
What say the OT?
What say the OT?
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Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:01 am to FenrirTheBeard
Europe.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:01 am to FenrirTheBeard
Europe
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:13 am to FenrirTheBeard
Europe for sure.
Question for you if you don't mind me asking. Are you having a big wedding? I ask bc I also am getting married and we choose to have a small wedding with only family and few friends (50-60 people, sisters house) and spend the balance on a honeymoon in Europe. I am just wondering if you are doing the same. Thanks for your response in advance.
Question for you if you don't mind me asking. Are you having a big wedding? I ask bc I also am getting married and we choose to have a small wedding with only family and few friends (50-60 people, sisters house) and spend the balance on a honeymoon in Europe. I am just wondering if you are doing the same. Thanks for your response in advance.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:18 am to FenrirTheBeard
I've done Europe and now is the time to go since the € is down to around 1 usd
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:19 am to FenrirTheBeard
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This post was edited on 10/28/15 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:41 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Europe unless you like to pee out of your rear and your marriage to end up on the rocks.
Europe will be a lot more $$ but is the much safer bet.
I did 2 months in the summer of 2010 after undergrad with 3 buddies. Best time of my entire life, without a doubt.
Europe will be a lot more $$ but is the much safer bet.
I did 2 months in the summer of 2010 after undergrad with 3 buddies. Best time of my entire life, without a doubt.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:51 am to Herb484
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Herb484
Very similar. We are all about the experience.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:51 am to FenrirTheBeard
Asia if you want to spend less and experience much different cultures
Europe if you want to stay more in your element and look at cool old buildings and stuff
My advice: bring a suitcase instead of backpack and don't bounce around too much
Europe if you want to stay more in your element and look at cool old buildings and stuff
My advice: bring a suitcase instead of backpack and don't bounce around too much
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:53 am to StrongBackWeakMind
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Europe is safer.
That is probably the reason we will most likely choose Europe. People disappear in Asia.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:55 am to TheIndulger
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My advice: bring a suitcase instead of backpack and don't bounce around too much
Tell me more about that...
Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:55 am to FenrirTheBeard
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Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:55 am to FenrirTheBeard
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Posted on 9/30/15 at 9:58 am to StrongBackWeakMind
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My advice would be a big hiking backpack.
This.
HOWEVER, if you have flights involved, you will have to check this luggage. Europe has some weight limits on carry ons to go along with size limits (dimensions). My brother and I had to unpack jackets and where them through security to get our packs under the weight limit on a flight to Copenhagen. It was ridiculous but we got it done.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 10:02 am to lynxcat
If you want to actually 'backpack Europe' then this means you will be moving around a lot. If so, then a hiking backpack is the only option.
If you want to vacation in Europe and stay at 1-2 places for an extended period of time, then a standard suitcase could be considered.
If you backpack, then plan out the logistics so that you do not have the back-track. FYI, it makes no sense to travel to the tip of Italy and then waste a day traveling back north to another country. Instead, consider Italy a 'dead end' and catch a flight from Rome to another area on the continent. Flying only cost $100 and Rome (FCO) is one of the best airports on the continent.
If you want to vacation in Europe and stay at 1-2 places for an extended period of time, then a standard suitcase could be considered.
If you backpack, then plan out the logistics so that you do not have the back-track. FYI, it makes no sense to travel to the tip of Italy and then waste a day traveling back north to another country. Instead, consider Italy a 'dead end' and catch a flight from Rome to another area on the continent. Flying only cost $100 and Rome (FCO) is one of the best airports on the continent.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 10:08 am to lynxcat
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If you backpack, then plan out the logistics so that you do not have the back-track. FYI, it makes no sense to travel to the tip of Italy and then waste a day traveling back north to another country. Instead, consider Italy a 'dead end' and catch a flight from Rome to another area on the continent. Flying only cost $100 and Rome (FCO) is one of the best airports on the continent.
There are some legit fairy's from Rome to Barca, that's what we did and it wasn't bad at all.
Could have flown but we wanted to chill and it was like a crappy cruise boat but with a Casino and some really nice views.
If you're there for three months, I'd stay AT LEAST a week in each spot. Anything less and you just can't check enough out.
We did a 10 leg train pass and went from Brussels all the way around Europe, flying out of Lisbon.
To the OP what time period are you going? Summer or what?
This post was edited on 9/30/15 at 10:09 am
Posted on 9/30/15 at 10:13 am to STLhog
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To the OP what time period are you going? Summer or what?
May-June. We'd probably spend 3-4 days in big cities, stay at hostels and shite like that. Definitely going to check out the ferry idea.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 10:15 am to FenrirTheBeard
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Backpacking in Europe vs. Asia? by FenrirTheBeard
Don't do Asia bro. Go the european route.
Posted on 9/30/15 at 10:19 am to FenrirTheBeard
Serious question I've always wondered...
What exactly does it mean to "backpack through Europe?"
Like walking across several countries Appalachian Trail style? Or catching rides from city to city?
What exactly does it mean to "backpack through Europe?"
Like walking across several countries Appalachian Trail style? Or catching rides from city to city?
Posted on 9/30/15 at 10:22 am to FenrirTheBeard
My only recommendation is stay in hostels.
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