Travel
Get sussed before you travel.
Not everyone wants to jump straight into more study after school and even more don’t want to get a job right after university! What ever your reasons (gap year, dropped out, desperate to see more of the world) travel is always worth the effort put into organising a trip.
If you’ve got itchy feet and a spanky new guidebook, read on about the choices that are out there and useful tips for a happy hippy trip.
Travel links for Europe
USIT www.usit.ie
In Ireland, USIT is the specialist in student, youth and independent travel. USIT's product range In addition to the full range of products offered by any travel agent, we have developed a unique range of products specifically for student and youth travel.
Online confirmed bookings for hostels, budget accommodation centres and package tours, as well as comprehensive content such as city and country guides.
Gives you specific information, discussion boards and a handy travellers tips section as well as hostel reviews.
www.backpackeurope.com
This puts a special emphasis on budget trips, with ideas on what you need to pack, plus a helpful index of travel information sites.
www.visiteurope.com
The European travel commission official website contains useful links to the tourist boards in all European countries.
www.interrailnet.com
This website provides links to train and ferry schedules around Europe and suggested travel journeys. Details of how to get your inter-rail ticket are also on www.usit.ie
www.eurolines.com
A bus company that sells monthly and longer tickets that take you all over Europe.
www.bugeurope.com
The backpacker's ultimate guide to Europe with information on destinations, transport including suggested travel routes.
