Eurotrip 2013
Roughly 18 months from now, I will be embarking on the trip of a lifetime.
If you had the opportunity to take off and go anywhere in the world, how far would you travel?
For me, the answer is easy: Europe.
While there are certain circumstances such as personal finance and health that hold us back, the biggest factor keeping us grounded is ourselves.
Backpacking through Europe has always been a dream of mine. It firmly holds a place on my bucket list. Since I have never been outside of the United States, I am itching to get away and experience various cultures. I will have the opportunity to absorb as much European culture as possible.
Even though I am in the initial stages of planning, I have laid out a rough itinerary of the trip. I will fly in and out of Germany (Berlin, Munich), making my way around Europe over a 4-week period. My trip will look something like this:
1. Berlin
2. Frankfurt
3. Amsterdam
4. Brussel
5. Paris
6. Lyon
7. Rome
8. Florence
9. Salzburg
10. Munich
Most of my travel between cities will be made possible through trains. I want the trip to be a true back door experience. No tours. No hotels. My days will be spent exploring cities by foot and my evenings filled conversing with other travelers in hostels.
There is still plenty of research to be done and checklists to be made. One thing is certain. I’m excited.
Any of you looking to travel around Europe?
Jennifer
I’m actually thinking of travelling round Europe in 2013.
However, I’m very surprised that you aren’t considering eastern Europe. What about Prague, Bratislava, Athens, Mostar, and general Balkans?
Ed x
Sounds like an exciting adventure! I’m planning on walking El Camino de Santiago in June and finishing it with the running of the bulls before coming back to the states. There is a lot to experience in Europe, I’m sure you’ll love it.
Sounds like a great plan. Be sure to pack in enough places, but not too many that you’re rushing from place to place. Take time to really explore and indulge in the vastly differing cultures. Planning is half the fun!