Get on track: interrailing in Europe

The word interrailing is defined exactly in how it can be broken down: between rails (in Europe). Moving on train is practically the only way in which to travel through the European Union. If you are not familiar with the way Europe is put together, the best way to put it is that it looks like an odd-shaped United States except that the states become countries and they are a lot cooler.

The first step in deciding on whether or not to try this phenomenal transportation system is to first decide which countries you are targeting on your vacation. The Interrail Pass provides a unique proposition in how you travel. You have to be smart about your planning in order to have the perfect vacation you have always dreamed about having since you first looked at a global map. Read below for the basic details on an Interrail Pass, and the optimal approach with using one.

How Does it Work?

Do you know how every time you visit an amusement park the park constantly shows off how much better you might be with one of those golden Fast Pass tickets? This is the same thing except you actually need it unless you are remaining in one or two countries the entire time you are visiting Europe.  A Trainline is an all-access travel ticket plan that revolves on the needs of your plans. Some of the travel options include:
-5 Days of Travel in 15 Days
-7 Days in One Month
-10 Days in One Month
-15 Days in One Month
-15 Days of Travel
-22 Days of Travel
-1 Month of Travel
The costs correlate with the increase in travel ventures. Wondering which countries that are included? Sure, we’ll name a few: Austria, Benelux (Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and many others (we just named generally the most popular).

What’s the Best Approach?

Well, as we said, know which countries you are planning to hit ahead of time. And then, if need be, you can spontaneously visit others. After figuring out your plan and the areas you will be in, you will need to start planning to be in a different country. A new country brings new languages that you may have never heard in your life. Be sure to write down a few of the words most associated with travelling in new locations, such as “Hello”, “I need directions to ____”, “Can you help me?”, “Food”, “Please”, and “Thank You”. You will probably need many more, but these are absolutely necessary when you are lost.
Bring a light backpack and move easily. Who knows what adventure you will be on next! Always have the essentials and hand, but not too much that it slows you down.
They use Euros over there. Before you head over there, check out various currency conversion rates from the dollar to figure out what you may need per day. The general rule is that you will spend about 25 Euros a day if you are dining out and hostelling.
Make sure you have company. We cannot stress this enough. Travel in a small but well-aware squad of people who will make sure to be watching your back at all times. Unfortunately, pickpocketing and things of that nature are pretty common occurrences to us foreigners. Be safe, but make sure they are fun company, too!
Use communication. You may have company, but do you have a means of communication with the people you’re with as well as your loved ones back home? There are two unique Europe sim card plans that BNESIM offers for this exact reason. One plan is the BNESIM Surf Europe+, which offers you a free virtual phone number, 1GB of high speed in 31 countries, and 50 minutes of talk time for only 20 Euros (the rest is pay as you go). That is unheard of. And if you need a bit wider coverage plan with more options, they have you covered with BNESIM Surf Europe Unlimited: plans of 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, and 12GB of high speed internet based on your own needs. Stay in the loop with your crew and the ones who are back home but still a part of your amazing journey across Europe.

What are the Best Countries?

We wish we could answer this for you. (Don’t worry our loyal and awesome customers overseas, we won’t offend you.) You can be sure to check out the most loved cities in Europe right here, though. The list is stacked with a great lineup of destinations. Try to visit them all and do it the right way.
We have an awesome list of affordable destinations in Europe right here, or check this one out if you’re going to be honeymooning!
Travel InterRail with a light backpack, a dictionary, some money, and a BNESIM… you’ll be great to go!