Questions about traveling for Euro Tour

Hey everyone,
So I have a few questions that I'm hoping either some Ten Clubbers can help with. The Euro tour will be my first time traveling outside of the U.S. for Pearl Jam and as I'm traveling on a budget (I probably can't really afford this trip, but I love Pearl Jam and a la Parks & Rec, this is my "Treat Yo' Self 2012"). I'm going out for the Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen shows and was wondering if any of you have done those cities before and can recommend moderately priced hotels/places to stay that maybe you've been to (or that are maybe close to the venues and easy to get to)? I am looking into things like couchsurfing.com, as well as trying to find friends of friends and such that may know people in those cities that could offer up a place to stay. Another idea was possibly meeting up with fellow Ten Clubbers and splitting costs of hotels- not sure if any of you have done that before... Does anyone have any tips, ideas, suggestions, etc. Anyone interested in traveling in a group? I'd love to hear anything you've got! Feel free to PM me if you'd like! Thanks in advance for all of your help!
Cheers,
--Julie
So I have a few questions that I'm hoping either some Ten Clubbers can help with. The Euro tour will be my first time traveling outside of the U.S. for Pearl Jam and as I'm traveling on a budget (I probably can't really afford this trip, but I love Pearl Jam and a la Parks & Rec, this is my "Treat Yo' Self 2012"). I'm going out for the Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen shows and was wondering if any of you have done those cities before and can recommend moderately priced hotels/places to stay that maybe you've been to (or that are maybe close to the venues and easy to get to)? I am looking into things like couchsurfing.com, as well as trying to find friends of friends and such that may know people in those cities that could offer up a place to stay. Another idea was possibly meeting up with fellow Ten Clubbers and splitting costs of hotels- not sure if any of you have done that before... Does anyone have any tips, ideas, suggestions, etc. Anyone interested in traveling in a group? I'd love to hear anything you've got! Feel free to PM me if you'd like! Thanks in advance for all of your help!
Cheers,
--Julie
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the first post of this thread might help you... lot's of information about the cities and at the bottom is a list with hostels many people booked, so you can try to get a bed there and you won't be alone
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=177531
best bet is to travel like your typical backpacker ... keep it light and buy a lonely planet ... stay in hostels, eat at dives and/or supermarkets ... get a good set of running/walking shoes ... learn to take public transit ... and above all of that ... research research research ... read what the customs are ... what you are expected to spend ... many of the cities you are going are some of the most expensive in europe and possibly the world ... be wary of that ...
you have some time until then but i would suggest this ... it may sound a bit crazy ... but you never know:
start a travel with julie to see PJ in europe thread ... tell everyone a little about yourself and see who might be interested ... traveling with someone can make things easier and safer and more cost effective however, it is not easy ... many friendships have been lost traveling ... hahaha ... you'll want to find someone you can get along with, who you can trust and who is going to be compatible with you both personally and financially ... there are a lot of days in between shows and you would be remiss in not seeing some sights so, you'll want to find someone who is going to want to do all that ... all within the budget you have ...
good luck!
It's cheaper to fly between shows (just like north america), try and eat cheaply and not drink in bars, drink in hostels if you stay in them. Oh yeah, stay in hostels as they are cheaper than hotels (as long as you dont mind sharing with strangers) I have both equally amazing and horrendous stories from hostels all over the world.
Save your money for PJ merch, lots of cities have cheap/free museums and art galleries. lots of places of interest can be free, book in advance for all flights as they double/triple if you book on the day.
Rather than buying an entire countries book from lonely planet you can get city guides, or download the pages and cities you want from their website. Talk to people but of course be wary and sensible.
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