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make sure that you have enough money saved up before

you go!

DO try to find the best mode of transport. This depends

on your own preference. You need to look around,

spend time researching the best modes of transport and

remember that as well as public transport; buses, trains,

planes, ferries etc. you can also find transport using

websites such as ‘blablacar’ where you can share car

journeys with other people who are driving to the same

place. From my experience, I have learnt that the more

uncomfortable the journey is, the cheaper it is, for

example a seven hour bus ride through the night costs

a fraction of the price of a half an hour flight. So it’s up

to you to decide whether it’s worth it!

DO spend time choosing your accommodation.

Although travelling needs to have a sense of

spontaneity in order to keep it exciting, taking time to

make sure that you’ve chosen the best place to stay,

really does pay off. Believe me, there are so many

different options in Europe … from campsites to hotels,

hostels, B&Bs (bed and breakfast) … even pitching up
a tent wherever you find a nice spot, you have to

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