http://thesavvybackpacker.com How to Backpack Europe Cheap. Travel Tips, Costs, Itinerary, Routes, Packing Lists, Hostels, Eurail Passes, Planning Checklist & More Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/685/traveling-solo-in-europe-a-great-way-to-travel/#comment-8191 TSB Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:26:37 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=685#comment-8191 I think traveling with someone is great, too. It is important to sit down before the trip to make sure both of you are on the same page when it comes to your travel expectations. And it is always nice to have someone to go out with (especially at night) which I've always found a little tough when traveling solo. I think traveling with someone is great, too. It is important to sit down before the trip to make sure both of you are on the same page when it comes to your travel expectations. And it is always nice to have someone to go out with (especially at night) which I’ve always found a little tough when traveling solo.

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/685/traveling-solo-in-europe-a-great-way-to-travel/#comment-8174 Ace Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:49:45 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=685#comment-8174 I've found these articles to be beyond informative and I'm sure they'll help a ton when I leave for Germany later this year! From this article it sounds like solo travel really is the way to go however I was just wondering what's your take on traveling with just one partner? No way am I going in a massive group but I'm thinking just one wingman would be nice.. I’ve found these articles to be beyond informative and I’m sure they’ll help a ton when I leave for Germany later this year! From this article it sounds like solo travel really is the way to go however I was just wondering what’s your take on traveling with just one partner? No way am I going in a massive group but I’m thinking just one wingman would be nice..

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/670/how-to-stay-safe-avoid-common-scams-in-europe/#comment-3463 Angela Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:44:51 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=670#comment-3463 I hate these people they are disgusting, yesterday I nearly had my small handbag stolen this was in my home town London, I am so glad I caught them cus I turn around and saw my handbag zip was open and the eastern european woman possible romanian gypsy not sure was startled. I shouted at her did you just try to get in my handbag of course she said no no, well I gave her a piece of my mind I think its disgusting that they are stealing from poor people and vulnerable people and I think they are brave cus I could of easily turned round and hit her. I let the whole shop know and I would not be surprised if the shop were in on it also!!! it was a small shop with not very good security but the people working there could have been relatives. Anyway this morning when I took a closer look at my handbag I also notice that the strap was half way cut. They are clever bastards and I hope one day they mess with the wrong person and get a good hiding that they deserve!! I hate these people they are disgusting, yesterday I nearly had my small handbag stolen this was in my home town London, I am so glad I caught them cus I turn around and saw my handbag zip was open and the eastern european woman possible romanian gypsy not sure was startled. I shouted at her did you just try to get in my handbag of course she said no no, well I gave her a piece of my mind I think its disgusting that they are stealing from poor people and vulnerable people and I think they are brave cus I could of easily turned round and hit her. I let the whole shop know and I would not be surprised if the shop were in on it also!!! it was a small shop with not very good security but the people working there could have been relatives. Anyway this morning when I took a closer look at my handbag I also notice that the strap was half way cut. They are clever bastards and I hope one day they mess with the wrong person and get a good hiding that they deserve!!

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]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/673/contiki-tours-reviews-the-good-and-bad-oftraveling-europe-contiki/#comment-920 TSB Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:22:44 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=673#comment-920 Meeting people while traveling is actually much easier than you would think...well, assuming you stay in a hostel. I traveled solo for about 2 months and was able to find people to hang out with 99% of the time. Just be sure to put yourself out there and introduce yourself to other people. In fact, I guarantee that you'll find plenty of other solo travelers who will be in your same situation. Meeting people while traveling is actually much easier than you would think…well, assuming you stay in a hostel. I traveled solo for about 2 months and was able to find people to hang out with 99% of the time.
Just be sure to put yourself out there and introduce yourself to other people. In fact, I guarantee that you’ll find plenty of other solo travelers who will be in your same situation.

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/673/contiki-tours-reviews-the-good-and-bad-oftraveling-europe-contiki/#comment-915 Pats Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:09:20 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=673#comment-915 I found your article VERY useful. I'm actually planning a solo travel for new year's eve and was considering Contiki but I don't like the whole thing of running from one place to another and barely see the cities/places. Plus, partying with college boys/girls is not what I'm looking for. I'm 29 so I wonder if you have any recommendations or tips for traveling solo? I've traveled solo before but during new year's eve so meeting people while traveling during this time feels kind of important. I found your article VERY useful. I’m actually planning a solo travel for new year’s eve and was considering Contiki but I don’t like the whole thing of running from one place to another and barely see the cities/places. Plus, partying with college boys/girls is not what I’m looking for. I’m 29 so I wonder if you have any recommendations or tips for traveling solo? I’ve traveled solo before but during new year’s eve so meeting people while traveling during this time feels kind of important.

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/670/how-to-stay-safe-avoid-common-scams-in-europe/#comment-895 TSB Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:31:15 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=670#comment-895 You need to call the bank and get the card canceled. It might take a few weeks to get the money back. Does he have another method of getting money? You need to call the bank and get the card canceled. It might take a few weeks to get the money back. Does he have another method of getting money?

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/670/how-to-stay-safe-avoid-common-scams-in-europe/#comment-882 linda Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:21:35 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=670#comment-882 My son is in Europe and just called to tell me that all his money is gone from his bank account. He has been using his Debit card. What is the correct way to try to get his money back. He is now in Bulgaria. I have notified his credit union. Is there anything to be done while still in Europe. I advised him to report it to the american embassay, any thoughts. My son is in Europe and just called to tell me that all his money is gone from his bank account. He has been using his Debit card. What is the correct way to try to get his money back. He is now in Bulgaria. I have notified his credit union. Is there anything to be done while still in Europe. I advised him to report it to the american embassay, any thoughts.

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/58/eurail-pass-guide/#comment-688 charles larson Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:04:36 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=58#comment-688 i'm cruising eurail websites to learn why raileurope site prices for the eurail pass are 50% higher than from the eurail site. that's more than 'virtually no difference', e g, $775 vs $507 for the pass i'm considering. i’m cruising eurail websites to learn why raileurope site prices for the eurail pass are 50% higher than from the eurail site. that’s more than ‘virtually no difference’, e g, $775 vs $507 for the pass i’m considering.

]]> http://thesavvybackpacker.com/670/how-to-stay-safe-avoid-common-scams-in-europe/#comment-675 Nestor Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:12:56 +0000 http://thesavvybackpacker.com/?p=670#comment-675 The friendship bracelet scam was really popular at Montmatre, Paris when I was there a few weeks ago. I actually got a bit of a kick watching them in action. Its amazing how many peopple they managed to get. Around Eiffel tower there were guys playing 3-card-monte. They always had 2-4 accomplices with them. I didn't see them catch any victims though. But very comprehensive list, nice job. The friendship bracelet scam was really popular at Montmatre, Paris when I was there a few weeks ago. I actually got a bit of a kick watching them in action. Its amazing how many peopple they managed to get. Around Eiffel tower there were guys playing 3-card-monte. They always had 2-4 accomplices with them. I didn’t see them catch any victims though. But very comprehensive list, nice job.

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