American Backpacker Blunders to Avoid in Europe

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Congrats! It is time to go celebrate summer with backpacking through Europe! This is a popular event for a number of college graduates as well as families for the summer. Here we give you the best advice for tourist backpackers heading to Europe so you can have the best trip possible.
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@siobhanw4061 Год назад

Im about to take a career break at 34 for seven months - your videos have been the biggest source of travel wisdom for me! Thank you so much! Looking forward to your next vids, as always. Bon voyage! ✈️ 🌎 🤠

@John-qo9hw 3 месяца назад

Hope the trip went well :)

@jeffjeziorowski8612 Год назад

First I love watching your videos on Europe. I was stationed in Germany for most of the 80’s to 91. I always saw backpackers traveling Europe and I always thought I’d like to do that. It’s been 20 years since I was last in Europe and I’ll turn 60 a week before I fly into Frankfurt in September for two months. And I got the seniors discount on my Eurail pass. I’m planning on going to all the places that I never made it to when I was stationed over there and since I was there when the Berlin Wall fell I want to check out former east Germany. Thanks for the great videos.

@MrSwigs 2 месяца назад

got any updates on that? love to hear ya stories, also thank you for your service

@missj.4760 Год назад

Take a health travel insurance. You are young so it will be cheap and you will be happy to have it if you have an accident.

@gerardflynn7382 Год назад

An E-111 will cover the person for everything from a medical point of view.

@missj.4760 Год назад

@@gerardflynn7382 I am not sure how it work for Americans. As Canadian, I always make sure to have a medical insurance when I travel.

@bobbyjames4300 2 месяца назад

@@missj.4760 what travel insurance company do you recommend missj ?

@blankface_ Год назад

I’m about to go backpacking through Europe for a month in a few days 😊

@OllieV__nl Год назад

Hostel prices fluctuate like crazy. I'm frequently using a bed for one night after visiting a concert. November? 20 euros. July? Close to 80. Same hostel, same bed. I avoid the summer concerts nowadays.

@afhyoutube Год назад

Always pack light! They have water and soap in Europe.

@TheSportsBoffin Год назад

Eat where the locals are eating. It is generally cheaper and better quality food. Also if you like wine the automatic table wine they give you is generally cheaper and better than the overpriced stuff on the wine list.

@PapaJenkinz Год назад

My exact plan haha. Finished my undergrad on the 22nd, leaving for Europe may 5

@sams3015 Год назад

I have friends who are not into partying & I had one friend who needs a full night sleep for medical reasons….don’t feel like you’re “missing out” if you can’t / don’t want to do the wild party euro trip. Don’t feel bad maybe if you do want that private room in the hostel or you want to do cheap hotels instead. It’s your trip, no one else’s. Don’t worry about others expectations

@lifeisbeautiful7452 Год назад

Yup! Solo rooms in a hostel FTW. I like sleep and privacy and not knowing if the person next to me I a serial killer or perv.

@samgresty7455 Год назад

I’m halfway through my 3 months in Europe. He’s so right on so much stuff 💪

@thediamondlion Год назад

I didn’t backpack Europe after college; I did it after a study semester in London. It was the best advice I received and followed. I completed a semester of work, finished the spring semester early, and went backpacking across the continent. Every tip you offer in this video is right on point. After sleeping many nights in hostels and on night trains, you need a hotel room.

@ljukherrecker Год назад

You are right with travelling before summer holidays start in Europe, as there are in the cities a lot more events going on. Because as soon as universities close and people start in their summer vacation there are less cultural events or just summer program.

@racsoleerf124 Год назад

Wait, why am I here? I live in Europe! I dont need this advice at all but Im still interested

@JerryKosloski Год назад

Great timing with this upload. I've been thinking about backpacking Europe with a friend for a little while.

@ItachiUchiha-ns1il Год назад

Studying in Europe the first time, and I love exploring and Hanging out with other travellers !

@lindamonahan1704 Год назад

My youngest daughter did a semester abroad in Spain and on weekends she would travel through Europe. In Granada, they found out a triple hotel room was cheaper than them staying in a hostel. Both my daughters did backpack in Europe, and your tips are right on.

@woltersworld Год назад

Thanks!

@A_Canadian_In_Poland Год назад

Often times, the lowest priced one-star hotel is only 3-10 euros more than a hostel bed.

@sarahphilbricksandhage1443 Год назад

Terrific, thoughtful advice! Your videos are great.

@pacerdanny Год назад

All great tips! I wish I'd booked my first and last nights ahead. BUT: Try not to lock everything down before you get there, even if you think of yourself as planner. Be flexible and open to surprises. This is the perfect time to go "off script."

@WileE.Coyote Год назад

D r Wolters , have you considered a video on what to pack in ONE Back pack for a summer long trek through Europe ? Thank you in advance.

@TMD3453 Год назад

Really good! Some new tips for me and I’ve traveled a bit. Yes, mix it up, not too many museums!! I like going to local cultural events when I can, even church services. Grocery stores are always interesting. Cheers

@tobiojo6469 Год назад

Hey Mark, awesome video

@adrianwebster6923 Год назад

Only did UK myself, but trains can be great for a more leisurely trip. If you can afford it, plan to get off at stops between main destinations and see more of the local areas along the way. Make a mid day stop for lunch and sightseeing and catch a later train to your next hotel/hostel etc. Also research business hours ahead of time, its not fun arriving in town after most or everything is shut down. maybe nothing is open on Sunday etc. Spontaneity when travelling is great but still requires a little planning ahead.

@BabyMama1234 Год назад

Good advice !!!

@713devereux Год назад

Open a Charles Schwab checking account, they don't have foreign transaction fees.

@jeffjeziorowski8612 Год назад

Capital One 360 is great too!

@petesmith4601 Год назад

These video formats keep changing, it would be nice for a consistent format

@paulkoza8652 Год назад

Great advice.

@jacquidunbar6779 Год назад

Great tips.

@MichaelCMeyer Год назад

You should also suggest the recent college graduates get a travel credit card. Chase Sapphire Preferred or Capital One Venture X are good introductory travel credit cards. This way the students will not get charged international fees, no VAT, will have some travel insurance, luggage insurance, flight delay insurance, purchase protection, and will help them make flight, hotel, and rental car reservations. C1 VX or CSR gives them airport lounges if they have delays and need to get food, drink, or recharge devices.

@mryan3123 Год назад

Love your videos because they are filled with great advice. To add to the list you have given: Bring a few pairs of foam ear plugs to mitigate the sounds of snoring from the others at night when staying in hostels. Look at getting something like a Pack Safe EXP45 Anti-Theft Carry-On Travel Pack that can be secured to your bed at night to prevent someone from walking off with it. Make sure your wallet is RFID protected at the very least. The best wallets are the biker/trucker ones with RFID protection and have a chain to secure them to your belt.

@woltersworld Год назад

Yes! The ear plugs for the hostal are key!!! Great add!

@thomasdarling2553 Год назад

Wolter has really upped the editing on this!

@alex31245 Год назад

His name is Mark, Thomas. 🤣 But agreed, really noticeable upgrade in the editing quality.

@gaborfarkas8043 Год назад

Hi Wolter, right now i am in your beloved Turku, for a month. This morning, april30 started with a crisp 4 degrees Celsius :) Any secret tips or stuff to see/do? Best pizza or beer or lunchbuffet in town? :)

@funonguitar Год назад

still waiting for you to do a video on my country Australia hahah

@woltersworld Год назад

Covid took that trip and the $3000 tickets are holding me back a bit right now. Maybe 2024/2025 Christmas new years

@peterpain6625 Год назад

@@woltersworld Air Canada has pretty decent rates in June going via Vancouver. Not cheap... Not USD3000 either though :) No idea about prices around xmas though...

@davidw.2009 Год назад

Also...AirBnB was a great choice in Europe when we were there for 3 weeks last summer. Probably better for those traveling with at least two, but either way all my rooms were absolutely wonderful and we got to stay where locals lived.

@bossillini4674 Год назад

Mail those souvenirs home instead of shlepping everything throughout your trip. European post offices are everywhere and reasonably priced.

@stanleyyyyyyyyyyy Год назад

It is a nice habit you have in the US, to go traveling after graduation... We in Europe usually start working immediately 😂

@lilbatz Год назад

Friend, trustfardians are doing this. It's upper middle class and above in the US have this luxury. Most people in the US do not have a passport. About a third do. Whittle that down to new graduates who have a valid passports AND money AND time, it's not a huge number.

@RaylanGivens123 Год назад

Heres the good part for Europeans though... You get far more time off and paid vacation than most Americans. When we start working its like your on duty till you croak or retire, so Europeans have that going for them!

@thetimebeforedawn Год назад

good advices, also talk to the locals for good sightseeing spots

@woltersworld Год назад

Thanks

@maxwilliam85 Год назад

Can you make a video about Europeans backpacking through the U.S?

@calebtravel5629 Год назад

I found your tips very helpful and true. I actually went to Europe right after I graduated high school last year (I’m in college now). It was the best decision I’ve ever made and I’m so glad I did it! I visited 4 countries on that trip; Poland, Denmark, UK, and France. Since then I have visited 7 other countries and I’ll be returning to Europe In just a few weeks!

@woltersworld Год назад

That's cool! May e I will see you traveling around this summer

@stevehillvideos1851 Год назад

Come back to Japan!

@hannamariewilson Год назад

Dude we went hiking in Costa Rica. We brought like beef jerkey, sandwiches, etc. The Germans brought fkng carrots. Lolololololololol I never felt so American.

@nathanjw940 Год назад

Not impressed with Niagara falls. It's a major city no hiking you will have very little that is natural.

@rickybobby1055 Год назад

Dont pack too much stuff

@filb Год назад

I agree with the hostel part. I am 41 years old and I still use hostels and I have noticed it's no longer just students who use hostels, I have seen older people too. On my last trip to England, York specifically, I even had a room to myself, I suppose there were not many tourists there at that time of year. So I paid 1/3 of what I would've paid for a hotel room. I prefer saving cash on lodging where I am only there to sleep and use most of my money for experiences.

@hassanalihusseini1717 Год назад

Good advices for young backpackers. Yes, I am nearly 60 years of age but I am still backpacking; so you can find old backpackers, too. Only one thing: Honestly even in my early 20ties I never was a fan of hostel dormitories - may be most as I am on the introverted side. I took rather a hotel room in the dodgy side of a town than having to be with 5+ people in the same dormitory. But sometimes I had to do be ause of budget. Baddest place was a hostel in London town with more than 25 people.

@A_Canadian_In_Poland Год назад

I agree. I have found one-star hotels to be only a few euros more.

@davidw.2009 Год назад

I love your videos but I have a strong hunch that you may not know 'the real meaning' of Netflix and chill. If you do, then that makes the video even funnier though!

@biryanigaming8586 Год назад

A ai watches your video he told me in snap

@rexx9496 Год назад

Travel by train as much as possible. Short hop air travel is one of worst things for the environment.

@jeffjeziorowski8612 Год назад

I’ve already purchased my two month eurail pass!

@Tramptraveller Год назад

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@woltersworld Год назад

Thanks

@gary2smooth Год назад

This video was right above the packers youtuber that I’m subbed to. Thought this was a packers video

@antuanschocorft9252 Год назад

One word: FLIXBUS

@A_Canadian_In_Poland Год назад

Only if you're travelling at weird hours. They usually aren't the cheapest, at least in Poland and Slovenia where I used them.

@peterpain6625 Год назад

Also watch "Eurotrip" after "Hostel" to prepare yourself for the fun adventure abroad ;) /S No seriously. Have a great time people. And stay safe.

@woltersworld Год назад

The perfect pre trip movie combo. Throw in Alive as well 😉

@peterpain6625 Год назад

@@woltersworld Especially if you go to Scotland in "summer". And bring some fava beans ;)

@superhussein Год назад

sexual assault is common in hostels!

@rachelscott7348 Год назад

Please be respectful, remember Europe is a continent not a country.

@Gillespie5150 Год назад

Unfortunately, most of us will never go to Europe. Please get back to doing more US states. Thank you.

@theshadowman1398 Год назад

Backpacking. Oh hell no. That means I would have to wear those godawful backpacks and ugly shoes.

@petek5523 Год назад

Not to mention staying in sketchy hostels 😅

@petek5523 Год назад

@@rachelchurchward7314 oh I have 😅

@alex31245 Год назад

What do you mean, there are literally zero backpacks involved when 'backpacking' lol

@theshadowman1398 Год назад

@@rachelchurchward7314 I don't want to stay in any hostel since I simply refuse to share my room with strangers.

@pipfield1901 Год назад

Great video. I find that self catering apartments can work out much cheaper than hotels or hostels and be fantastic. We and are have a huge apartment in best location in Bratislavia for 200e for 3 nights between us with 2 double rooms, a lounge, kitchen and bathroom . Meant for 4 people but could fit another in on the sofa and split the cost. Also some private rooms with en suite are often available in hostels, sometimes cheaper than a hotel and a great find, I'm 64 and use them no trouble if on my own.