Hi everyone, I am planning on taking the European Escapade trip on the 28th of May, this will be my first trip Overseas being a 20/m Aussie I want to have fun.
I hope to hear from People With advice, stories an What I shouldn't miss out on,an more importantly those who also are planning on taking this trip as well.

Hi Bouchae, i plan on doing this trip as well, its my first trip overseas too and ill be travelling alone. im 21 and also an aussie. im going to book tomorrow so will know for sure then if this is the date im going to go

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Hey Anna, I have not officially booked my trip yet I was going to wait until the 4th of november for the discount day but I'm thinking about booking before so I can get a definate place on the trip.
If i don't get a place I hope you have a great trip though lol.

i didn't know the 4th of november was discount day. i've booked now and got the early bird special, which i got when i paid within 7 days and i also got an extra discount because i booked my airfare at the same time

I just booked yesterday an paid in full, they first quoted me 5675 for the entire trip an when I paid yesterday I recieved a few discounts an got it for 5151 so I'm really happy about that.
I plan to arrive in london on the 25th of may in the morning an depart on the 23rd of june so I can't wait to party.
Oh i heard there is free grog on international flights

Sweet! yeah, i think thats about what i paid. im so excited too, only 7 months to go! looking forward to that free grog too, lol. i get into london on the 22nd of May, but im staying over there to travel around more and work. So i guess ill meet you next May in London! it'll be here before we know it!

I'm really excited about the whole trip, but really nervous because when I arrive I will have no idea on what to do and where to go? I have looked at a few hotels to stay at but thinking about staying in a backpackers hostel.
I heard the Czech Rep is awesome but maybe next time I travel over I can go through out the Rep.

im staying at the Royal National the night before the trip and the night we get back into London, because thats where the bus leaves for the tour, so i thought if its leaving at 6:45am it would be easiest to stay there, they also have a meeting there the night before the trip leaves so you can meet all your travel buddies and ask any questions, i've booked a triple room, which cost $75 a night. besides these nights ill probably be backpacking in hostels too. its so expensive though, i need to stop spending money and start saving

I read a comment that it was not one of the better places to stay but i didnt know anyting about the night before. I just want to get my passport sorted lol an also some sort of cash casd either cash passport or visa debit hopefully the cheaper of the 2 lol.
I prob won't be back on the site for some time,
but feel free to email me, @ tomboucher101987@hotmail.com
well I hope to hear from you soon.
until then keep saving it should be a great holiday.

Hi there.
My girlfriends - Anna, Nadine and me just booked to go on the this trip today. Wer from New Zealand and havent been to Europe before so are supa excited! When the trip ends in June we are then goin to go Greek Island hopping. So think we planning on making our holiday bout 6-7 weeks long. oh, im 24, and anna and nadine are 23. Now just have to save lots of money!

Hey Jess,
This will be my first time over seas, I'm only on holidays for a month because of work.
I can't wait until I go over thought it should be awesome.
I'll be arriving in london, on the 25th of may I'm stating at the Royal national although I heard It's not the best place but I'm thinking it of just a place to put my bags an rest my head.

I think we arrive on the 26th - not sure where we are staying yet though.

Where ever you do stay it's all easy, the rail network in london is simple an the trains rn on time from what i have heard from hundreds of people. If you havn't already been informed there is a group get together that contiki organises the night before we depart which is at 6;45 from what i have been told.
Well I look forward to meeting everyone on our trip an I can't wait until I'm in europe.
talk soon

Hi Jess, as you can see my name is also Anna, that could get confusing on our trip if your friends name is also Anna im also staying at the Royal national, because its so convenient. The greek island tour also sounds great. It should be an awesome trip, im looking forward to it and having heaps of fun

Hey Guys!
My names Christine and I'm 21 and I'm most definitely going to be joining you on the 28th May 08! I'm planning to book it this week!
This will be my first time to Europe so I'm really excited!
Talk to you all soon

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