Weather will be anywhere between 50 and 70 degrees through out the whole trip!
Backpack - check
Small purse/bag for carry on and day travel
A sleeping sheet
pillow (optional)
One sweater/Leightweight jacket with hood incase of rain
2 pairs of pants (try to get those changeable pants that can turn into shorts)
One towel (napkin-sized ones from L.L. Bean or EMS) quick drying synthetic towel
Bandana/tie/scarf
Two plain T-shirts possibly long sleeve
One under shirt/tank top
2 button-down shirts, one short one long
4 pairs of underwear (take more to throw away?)
2 pairs of socks
2 bras
A pair of shorts (to sleep in)
A skirt
One pair of boot-ish/tennis shoes
One pair of open-toed/flip flop shoes
Toiletries (shampoo, little makeup, deoderant, small brush, hair tie, toothpaste/brush, lotion, bobby pins) and bag to carry (with hook)
birthcontrol/medicene/firstaid finger nail clippers, tweezer, razor, panty liners for freshness
glasses/contacts
sunglasses
watch - ALARM CLOCK
Army Knife (with at least scissors, corkscrew)
spooknife plastic
waterbottle
Ziplock bags of different sizes
Concentrated detergent/clothes line
Camera, charger, extra memory
Ereader with maps uploaded and quick language guide (create) and books
Map of cities
2 Copies of ID, money, itenary, passport, passes, hostel/flight, information and country codes to call http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/moneybelt.htm
small notepad/pen
cards to play
sewing kit
klennexes
dryer sheets (keep things fresh)
"clean hair" spray
spot cleaner
small flashlight
gum/breath mints
umbrella?
mirror
a few snack bars in carry-on incase late traveling.
postcards OR buiness cads to give out
Phone or phone cardhttp://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/mobilephones.htm see also laptop
lock http://travelstore.ricksteves.com/catalog/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog&parent_id=124
but any liquids 3.4 ounces in sealed back/air pressure may cuase explosion! =]
Limit yourself to one carry-on size bag: 9" x 21" x 13"
hostel info http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/1198hostels.htm
Student and hostel phone cards: Many travel cards — such as the ISIC student identity card or the HI hostel membership card — also double as prepaid calling cards. Ask for details when you buy your card. memberships pay for themselves in 4 nights! get one!!!
Get the right card for money! http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/moneytip.htm The bottom line. Here's the best formula for saving money as you travel: Pay for as much as possible with cash (use a bank that charges low rates for international ATM transactions, and withdraw large amounts at each transaction — keeping the cash safe in your money belt). When using a credit card, use a card with the lowest possible international fees, and make sure your transactions are charged in the local currency — not dollars. Then smile and enjoy your trip, feeling very clever for avoiding so much unnecessary expense.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Our Trip and Money...
May 18th (Wednesday) - Finals! No work!
May 19th (Thursday) - Fly Tulsa to London
May 20th (Friday) - Land in London around (8:00 am) - Hostel in London
May 21st - London - Hostel in London
May 22nd - Leave morning London to Paris (Arrive around noon -4) - Hostel in Paris
May 23rd – Paris – Hostel in Paris
May 24th - Paris - overnight train to Barcelona (12 -15 hours)
May 25th – Barcelona – Hostel in Barcelona
May 26th – Barcelona – Day trip to see Salvador Dali – Hostel in Barcelona
May 27th – Barcelona fly afternoon to Rome – Hostel in Rome
May 28th – Rome – Hostel in Rome
May 29th - Rome to Milano by morning train (3 hours) – Hostel in Milano
May 30th – Milano – Hostel in Milano
May 31st – Milano to Bern, Switzerland (4 hour train ride)– Hostel in Bern
June 1st - Bern – Hostel in Bern
June 2nd – Bern train (5 hours) to Paris, train to London - Hotel in London
June 3rd - London, flight to Tulsa, drive to Missouri Family Reunion around 10 p.m.
June 4th - Family Reunion
June 5th (Sunday) - Family Reunion
June 6th (Monday) - Sleep!!!
** Note Milano can be exchanged for Verona AND Bern can be exchanged with Lucern ***
MONEY Per person:
Round trip Tulsa to London $800 - Kayak
Flight Rome to Barcelona Monday May 30th - ryainair - $35
Flight from Barcelona to Paris Thursday June 2nd - ryainair - $35
Hostel/Hotel for 13 nights avg/40 a night - $550
Food for 14 days avg/30 a day - $420
Eurorail Pass 9 days in 2 months http://www.eurail.com/eurail-passes/select-pass/4-countries $430
Over night train http://www.eurail.com/planning/trains-and-ferries/overnight-trains/elipsos
Eurostar (Paris to london HAVE TO CALL TO BOOK 00441233617575) eurostar.com $100
Souvenirs/tickets - $200
International/Student Card book.statravel.com - $25
Hostel Card - $30
Insurance http://www.worldnomads.com - $90
total: $2715 to $3000 person
Back home expense:
Car Payment - $200
Rent -$200 to $350 (see if maybe we can get 25 to 50% off because we won't be there)
Cell Phone - $150
Insurance - $140
Storage - $25
Total: $865
Total Trip: $6,150 to $6,865
May 19th (Thursday) - Fly Tulsa to London
May 20th (Friday) - Land in London around (8:00 am) - Hostel in London
May 21st - London - Hostel in London
May 22nd - Leave morning London to Paris (Arrive around noon -4) - Hostel in Paris
May 23rd – Paris – Hostel in Paris
May 24th - Paris - overnight train to Barcelona (12 -15 hours)
May 25th – Barcelona – Hostel in Barcelona
May 26th – Barcelona – Day trip to see Salvador Dali – Hostel in Barcelona
May 27th – Barcelona fly afternoon to Rome – Hostel in Rome
May 28th – Rome – Hostel in Rome
May 29th - Rome to Milano by morning train (3 hours) – Hostel in Milano
May 30th – Milano – Hostel in Milano
May 31st – Milano to Bern, Switzerland (4 hour train ride)– Hostel in Bern
June 1st - Bern – Hostel in Bern
June 2nd – Bern train (5 hours) to Paris, train to London - Hotel in London
June 3rd - London, flight to Tulsa, drive to Missouri Family Reunion around 10 p.m.
June 4th - Family Reunion
June 5th (Sunday) - Family Reunion
June 6th (Monday) - Sleep!!!
** Note Milano can be exchanged for Verona AND Bern can be exchanged with Lucern ***
MONEY Per person:
Round trip Tulsa to London $800 - Kayak
Flight Rome to Barcelona Monday May 30th - ryainair - $35
Flight from Barcelona to Paris Thursday June 2nd - ryainair - $35
Hostel/Hotel for 13 nights avg/40 a night - $550
Food for 14 days avg/30 a day - $420
Eurorail Pass 9 days in 2 months http://www.eurail.com/eurail-passes/select-pass/4-countries $430
Over night train http://www.eurail.com/planning/trains-and-ferries/overnight-trains/elipsos
Eurostar (Paris to london HAVE TO CALL TO BOOK 00441233617575) eurostar.com $100
Souvenirs/tickets - $200
International/Student Card book.statravel.com - $25
Hostel Card - $30
Insurance http://www.worldnomads.com - $90
total: $2715 to $3000 person
Back home expense:
Car Payment - $200
Rent -$200 to $350 (see if maybe we can get 25 to 50% off because we won't be there)
Cell Phone - $150
Insurance - $140
Storage - $25
Total: $865
Total Trip: $6,150 to $6,865
Change of plans....
Jeremiah and I have been discussing our future trip to Europe. A few things are in the air: If we'll include Dublin part of this trip? If we will make our trip shorter to save money and be able to work more? If we'll go in May or in June?
We are wanting to save the most money but see the most that we can.
As of now I think we are going to do a round trip through London. Leaving May 19th and return June 3 It gives a good 2 weeks to enjoy everything. I'll post an itinerary as soon as I get one.
I think it will be best. So that way I can work a lot in June/July and save even more money instead of missing practically the whole month.
We are wanting to save the most money but see the most that we can.
As of now I think we are going to do a round trip through London. Leaving May 19th and return June 3 It gives a good 2 weeks to enjoy everything. I'll post an itinerary as soon as I get one.
I think it will be best. So that way I can work a lot in June/July and save even more money instead of missing practically the whole month.
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