Either you plan to go backpacking or travelling in style, the first step is to sort out your visa. There are 25 countries in Europe who signed the Schengen agreement in 1985, creating Europe’s borderless Schengen area. Among them, 15 countries offered one-stop visa – they do not include UK and Switzerland. Once you sort out your visa and choose your first port of entry, Europe is an open place!
Travelling around Europe is never easier than now. Many budget airlines have lucrative offers from smaller airports. However, most European residents prefer to travel by land – either hire a car, bus or train. One good idea is to get a Eurorail pass (http://www.eurail.com). There are choices of Global Pass for 22 countries, selected pass for up to five countries, or One Country Pass.
Planning your independent travel – without joining any tour group – might look complicated at firs, but with today’s internet technology, all you need to do is search. For an affordable accommodation all over Europe – and the rest of the world – it is worth joining Hostelling International (http://www.hihostels.com/). YHA in the UK (http://www.yha.org.uk) charges £15.95 per year for individuals – cheaper for under 26, family membership, or life membership. The membership gives you access to over 4,000 hostels around the world.
All in all, Europe is vast and diverse, and so does your option. Whatever you choose, enjoy the trip!
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