Finally, the day has arrived when you have finally finished all of those assignments and are packing your bags with clothing rather than textbooks. The day you pre-planned for all those months to leave on your European getaway.
Europe is one of the most beautiful continents to visit! It’s a beautiful destination to prepare your travel experiences and engage yourself in its range of backgrounds, traditions, mouthwatering delicacies and hundreds of other uncountable experiences.
But with great adventures also comes great responsibilities, and that is why we have created a special student guide for travelling in Europe. So scroll down fast before it’s time for that flight.
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A backpacking trip
Carrying enormous bags is inconvenient and may also cost you an added expense for every flight. If you are organising a trip with many flights, find out ahead of time if one checked luggage would cost you anything before you get to the airport.
By restricting yourself to a carry-on, you will avoid wasting money on superfluous mementos that you are carrying to your student accommodation in Manchester or Dublin.
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Purchase Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is extremely critical and necessary for your journey through Europe. When purchasing travel insurance, you should understand what type of protection your plan offers. Travel insurance is more than simply medical coverage.
Depending on your requirements, many forms of coverage are available. Consider travel insurance to be an investment rather than a cost. It protects you in the event that something unexpected happens. A bad travel insurance policy is just as bad as no coverage at all.
Many new-age travel insurance companies already offer services where you can book customised travel insurance right from your student accommodation in Dublin or London.
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Walk or bike to places.
Once in the European city, walk wherever you can and utilise only well-known public transportation. We also advocate subdividing your tours depending on geography to avoid wasting money travelling from one part of town to the other.
You can rent a bicycle instead of taking the bus. Because biking paths are inexpensive and bicycle lanes are abundant and broader than most pedestrian pathways, conserve money while working to improve your well-being.
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Use Student discounts
Europe is a student-friendly location. You can utilise your student ID card to avail discounts on public transportation and even on dining out.
Many prominent brands and even local establishments across Europe offer students discounts ranging from 10- 40%. You can use it to keep your finances green on your backpack trip to Europe.
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Skip the International Phone Plan
You can now communicate with nearly anyone using mobile applications such as Whatsapp, Zoom, and Instagram. You won’t be disconnected because there is free internet almost everywhere in Europe.
So don’t waste your time and money to buy expensive international roaming plans. Just buy one affordable plan to make emergency calls in unforeseen circumstances.
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Eat affordably
Eat at less-priced restaurants and bars. Most European nations have affordable local stores and food markets, which sell a variety of reasonably priced foods. Most food markets also offer a seating area where you can dine.
Look for eateries that offer affordable breakfast and lunch on student discounts.
Conclusion
Travelling to Europe may be thrilling for many people, but the process of planning the entire journey can be overwhelming, especially for first-time travellers. If you aren’t looking to spend a fortune but yet don’t want to sacrifice on your planned Europe vacation, follow these tips to make the most of your experience.
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Author’s Bio
Archit is an avid writer who is currently pursuing his bachelors in political science from Delhi University. When not writing, he can be found reading, taking the Metro and then questioning this decision, and haunting local bookstores.
