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Travel informationPlanning: Ask yourselfWhere do I want to go?How much money do I have?How long do I want to go for?Example Budget:1 Month in FranceFlights:Vancouver- ParisRound-trip $1000-$1400 (depending on time of year)skyscanner.caIf you don’t know where you want to go, check out explore. A map will show you the cost of flying from your home airport to anywhere in the world.Visa: or Union: Free for less than 3 months (no Visa required)Travel advisories for Canadian citizens to point travel within destination:Train travel or Metro, bus: : EasyJet or RyanAirUsually, travelling by Bus is cheapest, but some countries offer discount train passes that are worth looking into. For example, if you are only traveling in France, you can get a discount pass if you are between the ages of 12-24. This pass will offer you discounts of up to 50% on train tickets within France.: Paris to Nice train ticket:25-50 Euros depending on class of train.Travelling around France should cost no more than 50 Euros each trip if you are taking budget trains. If you are going outside of the country, consider Easy Jet or Ryan Air. These Low cost flight carriers offer incredibly cheap flights throughout Europe.Example: Paris to Rome Easy Jet Flight One Way: 50 Euros including taxCheap flights – Book cheap flights to Europe - Accommodation: 20-40 euros per night (dorms) (private rooms & full house rentals)Food:Budget: 10-15 Euros per MealMid-Range: 20-30 Euros per mealAlternatives: Buy your groceries at markets and use the hostel’s kitchen: 10 - 20 Euros (Bring Student Card for Big Discount)Tours: 10- 20 EurosAverage Daily Budget Not Including Intra-city transport: 80-100 Euros a day.Monthly Transport Budget: 75 Euros per destinationTotal Monthly Budget: Around 3000 Euros + 75 Euros per destination (example 4 destinations) = +/- $5000+ Airfare ($1250) One month in Europe = $6250Everyone travels differently. Many people may be able to travel for far less than this, but if you budget for an expensive trip you will have more flexibility when you are under budget. Try your best to stick to a daily budget; that way you won’t get confused. If you can afford it, bring an extra $1000 for even more flexibility. After all, if you are spending $6000, what’s another $1000?Cheaper Alternatives to Backpacking:Au Pair & English Tutor: Home stay in one location: Paris ................
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