Is it really difficult to get into Russia?

Hi! A friend and I want to backpack through Eastern Europe (Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany) this summer including Russia (Moscow), but I’ve heard it’s not easy to …

Cheap Airline that flies from Vienna to either Florence or Rome

Does anyone know of a cheap airline that flies from Vienna to either Florence or Rome? I’ve been looking but they’re all very expensive. I am thinking of subbing Venice …

When is REALLY the best time to buy plane tickets?

From your experience, when is REALLY the best time to buy plane tickets, specifically to Europe? Prices go up and down and they “say” to buy in advance and on …

Tips on where to stay in Vienna

I’m going to be in Vienna with a friend of mine, and we’re looking to meet up with some interesting people. We’re both students from the same college – I’m …

Travelling alone, what should I be aware of?

Hi all. I am going interrailing across the Europe this summer. But I am going alone. So anything I should be aware of whilst traveling alone or take into account? …

Suggestions for longer-term visitor housing in London

Hey folks! I may be in London for about a month this summer for school – long enough to make a hostel sort of expensive, but not long enough to …

Moving to France

Around august this year, I will have made my way to France. And I’m considering settling down for a while; get a place to stay, and a place to work …

What are costs like in Latvia & Lithuania?

This summer I am going to Helsinki, Finland & Tallinn, Estonia. I have about 5 days extra after those visits and I had planned on going to St. Petersburg, Russia, …

Car seat in French taxi

It really is a long shot if anybody knows the answer to this question but maybe some French residents could help me out if there are any of you here? …

Good deal on train fare in England

Any good places to get a good deal on train fare in England? Straight up National Rail seems to want my unborn (even with a Student rail card), and I …