Flights<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Perhaps my favorite method for finding airfare is using Google Flights. Plug in your airports and dates, and voila! A list detailing fares and layovers will be presented. You are given the option to save the flight, but keep in mind that it won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t send you notifications about price increases (at least in my experience). Also, if something seems like a great deal, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t hesitate to snatch it up. I regret not getting a Qatar Airlines itinerary for when I go to Vienna this month as it meant having to spend several hundred dollars more than necessary. One of the easiest airlines to purchase tickets through (as you can do so at convenience stores) is Asiana Airlines. They have service to Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt.<\/p>\n
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If you plan on hitting up more than one locale while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re all the way over there anyway, there are several budget carriers. These include Ryanair, EasyJet, and Air Berlin. If you will be visiting more than one place, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s worth looking into a multi-city flight plan to save yourself some time you could spend not at the airport (cuz, really, who wants that?).<\/p>\n
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Other Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Public transportation in Europe varies in each country (which I do realize goes without saying), and it can be frustrating to navigate between them. However, by and large, it is vastly superior to what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s available in the U.S. Most countries have multiple day passes that may save you money, as well as websites that can help you plan out your routes. As always, Google maps is also extremely handy for this.<\/p>\n
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Where to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
My favorite method for finding hostels is as follows:<\/p>\n
\n- Search on hostels.com and hostelworld.com.<\/li>\n
- Compare price and reviews of well-located accommodations.<\/li>\n
- Make reservations on either booking.com or from the hostel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s website (this is especially common for Japanese hostels).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Of course, if you happen to be visiting a friend, you can always ask to crash at their place.<\/p>\n
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Researching Things to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
As this is a broad topic, I can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t possibly throw in suggestions for every place JETs are likely to travel through. What I can possibly throw in are ways to find this information. Trip Advisor, which I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure many of you are familiar with, is a good first step into seeing what other tourists like about your chosen city. Google will also list several of the top destinations in your queried city. Reddit sometimes has subreddits with interesting information and things to do you might not find otherwise.<\/p>\n
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Jet Lag<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Ah, the dreaded downside of traveling so far, so quickly. Somehow, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve managed to not be completely wrecked by jet lag despite my many transcontinental (or, more often, transoceanic) trips. To be upfront, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve suffered from insomnia for a number of years, so perhaps that helps me adapt to what should be crazy times for my body. Regardless, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve used several methods to mitigate the grouch.<\/p>\n
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First, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll want to invest in a decent eye mask that will block out the cabin lights. For some godforsaken reason, few airlines seem to try dimming lights relative to the time in the destination. Try to force yourself to nap for as long as possible when it will be night time. Once it becomes equivalent to morning or early afternoon, wake up and stay awake until it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s evening again. You can use an alarm on your phone so long as it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on airplane mode. The first day may be a little rough, but you should be more or less adjusted after that point.<\/p>\n
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If you have specific questions, feel free to email me anytime! If you have specific suggestions, consider emailing me an article! If you have time to get out to Europe, have a great time! (And share your pictures!)<\/p>\n
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