Help Me Survive In Europe!

Yo that's sick as hell. I've lived in England before and traveled a lot around Europe, and your definitely in for a treat. I don't know your money situation, but with the strength of the dollar right now, unless your loaded I would say you might need to get a part time job to keep your cashflow going. I know a lot of times if you work in a bar or something (which is what I would do) they will give you accommodation as well as your pay. I know it might seem like working while your visiting a country sounds a little beat, but when I did it that is how I met a lot of people and life long friends etc. I wouldn't try to live in the cities cause Euro cities are ridiculously  expensive, get a train/ bus pass instead of driving (might be able to get a student discount) as gas costs an arm or a leg over that way. Make your own food as much as you can, decent food (not fast food) can be rather expensive. As for a place to visit, make sure you go to the Almalfi Coast. Best part of Italy for sure, absolutely stunning- a little off the beaten path though. dude have fun- I know your 420 so i'll include this- Rome if you look hard enough has so absolutely bomb hash (Moroccan Black) put your head out shit man, so keep an eye out. Always eat your breakfast standing up, don't order cappuccino  only espresso (palomino is bomb), try to avoid sugar in your coffee as well, as  it is a sign of masculinity or some shit. Drink peroni, and I know some people don't particularly like sambuca, but sambuca in Italy will blow your mind. Hope that kind of helps- have fun dude.

stay at youth hostels. dont eat 3 meals a day?

good tip here,


and if you can ski, do it,  i didnt bother to read when you were going, but even in the summer try stubai glacier in austria (its in tyrol, which borders italy) or any resorts in the innsbruck area for a winter trip

Great response man! Yeah I am planning on working for sure. As I am planning on staying for a few months it will not be a big damper. Any suggestions on where to visit this time of year for italy? I have always wanted to see Lake Como. Also, anyone have any great places for my first "home base" destination? The plan is go somewhere and work part time and travel while off of work with the money I have made. Thanks!!!

I hear the Star Wars theme in the background.

hahahhahaha hell yeah

You should dress up like Anakin when you go there.

just live in milan i hear everything is uber cheap there.

Err, I have heard milan is the armpit of italy...I think I will pass. Skiing would be awesome in the alps though. However it might be a little out of my budget, and I am probably going to UBC next fall, so I won't be too pissed if I cant go.

have you gotten your visas and everything so you'll be allowed to work?

I traveled around Spain this past summer and found that youth hostels are the way to go for sure. Most of the ones I stayed at were relatively clean and if you have ever lived in a dorm, you'll be fine with the noise. Plus most people staying there are super friendly so you won't have a problem finding good company.

You'll also find that wine is cheaper than water in Europe. So live off that, don't go out to dinner every night, (and most hostels provide breakfast), and don't eat the bread they put on your table at dinner because they charge you for it, but they don't actually tell you that. Baguettes at little bakeries are really cheap as is cheese, so bread, wine, and cheese make an awesome cheap meal. Good luck!