backpacking Archives - Surviving Europe

How to Plan a Last Minute Trip to Munich Oktoberfest

October 7, 2016 Leave a Comment 9460 Views

When you first think of Oktoberfest you think amazing chaos, people from all over the world, lederhosen, pretzels and so much beer. Well that’s all very true. But with Oktoberfest also comes pre-planning, booking tables (almost a year in advance), paying huge hotel/hostel rates and securing that perfect outfit for the...

5 Days Discovering the Best of Helsinki in the Winter

March 25, 2016 2 Comments 17773 Views

When we planned our trip to Finland in December, we had no idea what to expect. We knew we’d head to the Arctic Circle to see the official Santa Claus Village. We knew we’d shop at the famous Christmas markets in Helsinki. And we knew there was a chance to see...

How to Survive Hostels in Europe

March 17, 2016 Leave a Comment 9503 Views

Surviving Europe: How to Survive the Hostels in Europe - Feature

Written by Jess Signet – Photos by Jess Signet Hostels in Europe are on the rise. With so many people jumping on the trail and heading off to experience everything this wonderfully varied and vibrant continent has to offer, the dorms are filling up and new and exciting hostels are springing up...

A 5 Day Itinerary for an Off-Season Trip to Paris

February 22, 2016 8 Comments 14346 Views

Paris is a city that has it all. Romantic streets, historical sites, world famous museums. Almost every bucket list includes a trip to Paris. So naturally, we had to see it for ourselves! Our decision to visit Paris began with our trip to the USA for the holidays. We were finally seeing our...

Setting New Life Goals after 6 Months of Living Abroad

January 29, 2016 Leave a Comment 9713 Views

Surviving Europe: There Is No Place Like Home for the Holidays - Feature

6 Months ago we moved abroad to Austria. That means 7 months ago we were sitting in our offices, finalizing our new life goals of traveling and moving abroad, making a never-ending to do list that we hoped would make them both a reality. And after our list was (FINALLY) completed, we...

Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler

December 3, 2015 Leave a Comment 8571 Views

GIFT GUIDE DISCLAIMER: The gifts you are about to see are items we personally own and use daily… Not only do we just own them, we put TONS of research into every purchase over the past year. We bought, tested and returned items that were not up to par. These were...

4 Days Exploring Lindos Greece

November 9, 2015 Leave a Comment 9758 Views

Lindos is the ultimate destination to relax, explore and discover ancient history. The beaches are postcard-worthy, the town features incredible shopping and delicious food. And of course the historic Acropolis of Lindos sits high over it all… Day 1: Arrival to the Acropolis Sigma Travel Tour of the Acropolis Sigma...

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