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Backpacker’s travel guide

Whether it is Europe, Australia, Asia, Latin America or the USA that you want to discover, this site presents you with travel options. Download its European Hostel and Travel pdf guide. Or keep yourself up to date on backpackers’ news by subscribing to the monthly newsletter.

http://www.bakpakguide.com [EN]

BUG backpackers’ guide

For all you backpackers, this is the ultimate guide to Europe. Check out transport, destinations and hostels in Europe.

http://www.bugeurope.com [EN]

Let’s Go

A brief overview of Europe, with a summary of Europe’s hotspots. Select a country to discover all you need to know. Check out the related links.

http://www.letsgo.com/ [EN]

Lonely Planet

An international, online travel guide. How to get there, how to get around and what to visit when you arrive. Search facilities by country and very useful maps.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe [EN]

Rough Guide

An overview of countries worldwide. Why not join its community; share your travel experiences and earn some air miles at the same time.

http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/ [EN]

Travelling in Europe

Detailed information on documents you will need while travelling in each European country. A lot of details about communications, staying healthy, cultural activities and emergency numbers.

http://europa.eu/eu-life/travel-tourism/index_en.htm [BG][CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][RO][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Visit Europe

Not only is it a gateway to quality sites about Europe, it also presents an overview on each country. If you still can’t decide which country to go to first, check out the events calendar, which may help you make up your mind!

http://www.visiteurope.com [ZH][EN][FR][JA][ES]

Where to go

A country guide where you can find a brief overview of travel information, airports, cruises, attractions, social life, maps, sports and activities, health, etc. Information on Europe and the rest of the world.

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/europe [EN]

The Nations Online Project

A portal to the countries of the world designed to improve cross-cultural understanding and international awareness through global information. Through this gateway, you can discover completely unknown places and visit legendary sites. You only need to click on the world map to begin your journey!

http://www.nationsonline.org [EN]

Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory

Your guide to official tourist information sources: government, tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, chamber of commerce and similar organisations that provide free, accurate and unbiased travel information to the public of European, American, African and Asia-Pacific countries.

http://www.towd.com [EN]

European vacation rentals

Wide choice of offers for your next vacation. Just prioritise your criteria: self-catering, Bed and Breakfast, guesthouses, villas, castles, apartments, etc., in the mountains or at the seaside. Also check the practical information and tips.

http://www.europeanvacationrental.com/ [EN]

Let’s explore Europe!

Full of facts and colourful illustrations, this website guides you through an exploration of Europe – a beautiful continent with a fascinating history – its great scientists, inventors, artists and composers, as well as popular entertainers and successful sportspeople. Each chapter links to an online quiz. It is aimed at children (roughly 9-12 years) and tells the story simply and clearly.

http://europa.eu/europago/explore/init.jsp?language=en [BG][CS][DA][NL][EN][ET][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][IT][LV][LT][MT][PL][PT][RO][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Just Landed

Whether you are an exchange student, a professional or just a tourist, this useful site can help you make the most of your life abroad. It offers information, products and services to make survival easier, cheaper and more enjoyable.

http://www.justlanded.com [ZH][NL][EN][FR][DE][EL][IT][KR][PL][PT][RU][ES]

Campsites

Camp in style across Europe. Detailed information about European campsites. Search by country, region, place, campsite name or facilities.

http://www.eurocampings.co.uk/en/europe/ [DA][NL][EN][FI][FR][DE][EL][HU][IT][PT][ES][SV]

Camping in Europe

Camping and hiking advice for countries all over Europe is available at Interhike. Click on a country to see the campsites in there.

http://www.interhike.com/camping.html?clicktracks=topmenu [EN][KR]

European Hostels

Where do you sleep when you get to Europe? Search for a hostel, some of which can even be booked online before you take off. Discover the cheapest way to get to your destination. Useful tips on travelling.

http://www.europeanhostels.com/ [EN]

European Hostel Guide

A guide to hostels in Europe, with photos of the hostels themselves to give you an idea of where you will be staying before you get there. The summaries lead you to the actual hostel websites.

http://www.europeanhostelguide.com [EN]

Belodged.com

Worldwide accommodation opportunities for free, when you offer your home to other members of the network. You have to register and become a host member.

http://www.belodged.com/1000_Home/1000_1000_Home_en.asp [ZH][EN][FR][DE][ES]

Hospitality Club

Interested in finding accommodation for free wherever you travel? You first have to become a member and be prepared to welcome guests from other countries in your home. Specific country requests available in other languages.

http://www.hospitalityclub.org/index.htm [AR][HY][BS][BG][CA][ZH][CS][DA][NL][EN][EO][ET][FI][FR][DE][IL][HU][IT][JA][LV][LT][NO][FA][PL][PT][RO][RU][SR][SL][ES][TR][UK]

Hostel World

For the organised traveller, you can search by date to check availability.

http://hostelworld.com [BG][ZH][CS][DA][NL][EN][FI][FR][DE][HU][IT][JA][KR][LV][LT][NO][PL][PT][RU][SK][SL][ES][SV]

Hostels

International travellers will love this site with information on hostels in countries all around the world. While you’re there, take a peak at the transportation and tours pages. Don’t forget the rail passes and discount air tickets!

http://www.hostels.com [ZH][CS][NL][EN][FI][FR][DE][IT][KR][PL][PT][ES][SV]

Hostelling international

Youth hostels provide the perfect way to get to know a country at a low cost. How can you resist clicking on the map to locate the youth hostels for your country of interest?

http://www.hihostels.com/ [ZH][EN][FR][DE][JA][PT][ES]

International hospitality service

Do you speak Esperanto? Well now is your chance to finally use it in this accommodation exchange service. When you register as a host, you can travel and stay in other hosts’ homes.

http://www.tejo.org/en/ps [EU][CA][NL][EN][EO][FI][FR][HU][IT][PL][PT][SR][SK][ES][UK]

International youth and student home exchange forum

The concept of this forum is very simple: another member stays in your home, while you stay in his/her home! What you need to do is to register as a member (for free), search the database and find the accommodation you want, and then contact the owner of this accommodation. An easy way to save money and time looking for hotels!

http://www.casaswap.com [EN]

Hostel bookers

Search for hostels worldwide for availability and prices.

http://www.hostelbookers.com [DA][NL][EN][FR][DE][IT][NO][PL][PT][ES][SV]

Guide to Sleeping in Airports

If you do not have enough money for a hotel room, if your flight is very early in the morning and you can’t reach the airport at that time, or if you just want to add some adventure to your journey, why not to spend a night at the airport! This website has reviews, a rank of the best and worst airports and a guide of how to sleep in airports.

http://www.sleepinginairports.net/ [EN]

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Inter Rail: the pass to travel in Europe by train

If you are planning on travelling to several different countries, save some money by purchasing a train pass. Identify the combinations that suit your route around Europe best.

http://www.interrailnet.com/ [NL][EN][FR][DE][IT][ES]

Eurolines

If you want to travel around Europe by bus, then check out this site! Discover different destinations and timetables. Why not book your trip online?

http://www.eurolines.com [EN][FR][DE]

European Railway Server

A vital site for all you train lovers; a gateway to European national railways websites.

http://www.railfaneurope.net/ [EN]

European travel portal

Whether travelling by sea, air, rail or road, this portal connects you with useful websites around Europe and the world.

http://www.itravelnet.com/transport.html [EN]

Low-cost airlines

Eager to travel without breaking the bank? Check out this site, which presents a list of low-cost airlines in Europe and beyond. Travel facts, including some city guides and links to other low-cost airline search engines.

http://www.etn.nl/lcostair.htm [EN]

Routes International

Useful information about travelling by ferry by train, car, bus, ferry worldwide. Some helpful tips on travelling abroad for people with disabilities.

http://routesinternational.com/feature.htm [EN]

World of cheap flights

Select your country of origin (the language adapts to the country) and find out which airlines can offer you a cheap flight. You have to be a resident of one of the countries mentioned to pick up your tickets.

http://www.cheapflights.com/international/?source=intl-CFUS-flag-BE&xref=eu [EN][FR][DE][IT][ES]

Carpooling.com

It provides young people with a cheap and green way to travel throughout Europe. The service is available in 9 countries.

http://www.carpooling.com/ [CS][EN][FR][DE][EL][IT][PL][ES]

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European Youth Card

It opens the door to reductions on cultural activities, shops, transport, eating out and accommodation, and can be used in 38 European countries. Most countries make it possible to buy and use the card up to the age of 30. Identify those places where you can get the card and the discounts.

http://www.eyca.org/ [EN]

For students

The ISIC card is a card for reductions on travel, museums and major tourist attractions worldwide and is an internationally-recognised student ID card. List of reductions and places to get the card on the website.

http://www.isic.org/student-card/the-isic-student-card.html [EN]

For teachers

The ITIC card is a card for reductions on travel, museums and major tourist attractions worldwide and is an internationally-recognised teacher ID card. Locate the places to get the card and the discounts on the website.

http://www.isic.org/student-card/iytc-itic.html [EN]

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