Interrailing/Eurailing Advice Superthread (IMPORTANT: FAQ at start)

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Original post by .Scout.

I'd be more than happy to write one. If anyone wants to contribute, let me know!

There isn't one at the moment but I'm going to write one. Hopefully this will make searching for answers easier and it just means that we don't have to answer the same questions page in page out :tongue:

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Yeah definitely still up for that :smile:

I think we should just include as much basic stuff as possible, I know there's the 'guide to interrail' wiki page, but it doesn't seem to include all that much. Probably stuff like how the pass works and the different ones available, fairfx/caxton cards, how much money you might need per day, useful websites to plan with e.g raildude, deutsche bahn, hostelbookers, tripadvisor.. umm.. how to find out if your train needs a reservation, how to avoid extra reservation charges, how to book night trains... I'll probably think of tons more later! Maybe even a list of places to visit / example routes? I'll be happy to add as much content as I can :biggrin:

I'm not a super-expert or anything but I feel I've definitely caught the interrail bug now!!!

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OP

Original post by Vulpes

Just got back from a month-long backpacking trip round Europe!!! The Eurail pass was AMAZING and SO WORTH IT! :awesome:

YAY! What was your route?! :smile:

I went at the beginning of July for 3 weeks and absolutely can't wait to do another! Was it your first time too?

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Original post by TheRandomer

YAY! What was your route?! :smile:

I went at the beginning of July for 3 weeks and absolutely can't wait to do another! Was it your first time too?

It was!!! (Not my first time in europe, but my first backpacking trip ever!)

My route was all over the place. Ended up in random places like Lugano and La Spiez Centrale (idiot woman at the reception was supposed to book Spiez...)

Covered: Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark (in that order) :smile:

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OP

Original post by Vulpes

It was!!! (Not my first time in europe, but my first backpacking trip ever!)

My route was all over the place. Ended up in random places like Lugano and La Spiez Centrale (idiot woman at the reception was supposed to book Spiez...)

Covered: Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark (in that order) :smile:

Awesome!

Random places sounds fun, more of an epic adventure haha!
Would you recommend any places in particular? And is Switzerland worth the crazy expensive hostels/food etc?

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Original post by TheRandomer

Awesome!

Random places sounds fun, more of an epic adventure haha!
Would you recommend any places in particular? And is Switzerland worth the crazy expensive hostels/food etc?

Definitely recommend you check out: http://www.youthhostel.ch/en/home

I stayed with them in Interlaken and it was great :biggrin:

Hmm.. Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt are some really nice places to visit in Switzerland. I would definitely recommend you to climb Mount Titlus in Lucerne.

Marseille and Monaco (day trip) were one of my favourite places in Europe. The food there is amazing as well! :smile:

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1overcosc

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Hey, I'm going interrailing next summer and I'm trying to decide between going to Naples and Florence... what would people recommend? :smile:

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Original post by 1overcosc

Hey, I'm going interrailing next summer and I'm trying to decide between going to Naples and Florence... what would people recommend? :smile:

Florence is lovely, but it can be covered in a day if you rent a bike. The boboli gardens aren't as spectacular as they sound either. How long are you thinking of staying for? :smile:

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.Scout.

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Original post by Vulpes

Definitely recommend you check out: http://www.youthhostel.ch/en/home

I stayed with them in Interlaken and it was great :biggrin:

Hmm.. Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt are some really nice places to visit in Switzerland. I would definitely recommend you to climb Mount Titlus in Lucerne.

Marseille and Monaco (day trip) were one of my favourite places in Europe. The food there is amazing as well! :smile:

See I really, really wanted to like Marseille but I dunno, there was something about it that I just didn't like. I really can't put my finger on it. What abouts did you like about it? I'm actually moving to Provence in 2 weeks so I'll undoubtably find myself in Marseille again...it would be great if you could recommend stuff!
And yes, Monaco is lush. As is Nice.

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Original post by .Scout.

See I really, really wanted to like Marseille but I dunno, there was something about it that I just didn't like. I really can't put my finger on it. What abouts did you like about it? I'm actually moving to Provence in 2 weeks so I'll undoubtably find myself in Marseille again...it would be great if you could recommend stuff!
And yes, Monaco is lush. As is Nice.

I really like yachts (being a sailor myself). :colondollar:

The turquoise waters are also really beautiful. Hmm... Things I liked about it will include: the seafood, french wine, snorkelling, beaches, friendly atmosphere etc

I definitely recommend you take a boat trip out! Not necessarily to fish / swim, but just to enjoy the sights and chill. The seafood is absolutely amazing! Love the mussels and salmon there, one of the best I've ever had! (I would advise you to avoid the traditional fish soup tho, as it tastes horrible imo.)

:smile:

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1overcosc

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Original post by Vulpes

Florence is lovely, but it can be covered in a day if you rent a bike. The boboli gardens aren't as spectacular as they sound either. How long are you thinking of staying for? :smile:

Any experience of Naples? Probably only a day in whichever one, Naples or Florence, going to spend longer in the bigger places further on the route :smile:

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Original post by 1overcosc

Any experience of Naples? Probably only a day in whichever one, Naples or Florence, going to spend longer in the bigger places further on the route :smile:

None unfortunately. I was only there for a train change so I didn't really get to visit the city. :sad:

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OP

I found Florence very pretty but it didn't have a lot of 'pizzaz' for me personally. I'd recommend it but only for maybe 1 full day or so, to just have a wander around, see the bridge and visit the accademia. Naples is supposed to be cool but full of crime and a bit grim in places. How about Sorrento or somewhere?

Edit: Only just saw you said 'only for 1 day', so in that case Florence is perfect! :smile:

Plus the train around Florence was really pretty, very Tuscan! Lots of sunflowers too.

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pizzle223

I went Interrailing. Got back a few days ago. I was gone for 5 weeks and it was the best 5 weeks of my life.

If you're thinking about going, stop thinking and get going.

If anyone has any questions I'll be happy to help if I can.

Montenegro and Slovenia were my favorite places.

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shaun12345

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Original post by pizzle223

Montenegro and Slovenia were my favorite places.

What were your favourite places in Slovenia? And what's it like in general, all information is useful information!
I'm looking at going through there and looking at staying in Ljubljana (sp) and going to Lake Bled then maybe Lake Bohinj and the Skocjan Caves!

Out of curiosity where else did you go?

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1overcosc

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Original post by pizzle223

I went Interrailing. Got back a few days ago. I was gone for 5 weeks and it was the best 5 weeks of my life.

If you're thinking about going, stop thinking and get going.

If anyone has any questions I'll be happy to help if I can.

Montenegro and Slovenia were my favorite places.

Hey! I'm going in the summer next year :smile:

when you have time would you be able to say where you went?? If you went again, which places would you definitely see again and which would you leave out? :smile:

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