Ever thought about travelling Europe by train? Ok the bad news first: you have to be a citizen of a European country to qualify for an Interrail ticket. The good news: if you are I have some tips for you to make it a little bit easier.
I travelled through Scandinavia all the way to Ireland, trough Scotland, England, Wales, The Netherlands, Germany and France.
The biggest youthhostel association is probably Hostelling International (www.hihostels.com). Make sure you have a copy of the Youth Hostel Guide Europe 2005 (available at the a.m. link in the travel section) and a copy of the European Rail Timetable (available at www.thomascookpublishing.com).
If you want to visit the big citites, such as Paris, London, Amsterdam, Dublin, Stockholm, Copenhagen or Edinburgh make sure you book the hostels at least two months in advance. Doesn't sound terribly spontaneous, but don't worry. Just fix the big cities and then while you travel just leave some days in between. You can just book two or three days in advance.
When you arrive at the hostel, there are tons of leaflets on stuff what to do and where to go. You don't have to worry too much about that.
Ok go and book your Interrail ticket. And let me know how your trip was.
Kristen
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