About Eveuh

Status:

Preparing to Move Abroad 

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Bayern, Germany

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Germany: 10 Tips for Living in Germany:

I think one of the best things about Germany is how centrally located it is in Europe, and how fantastic the transit is. In the US, you can drive clear across the continent and never encounter any drastic change in culture, but in Germany you can hop a train and be in Poland in time for dinner, or take a day trip to France. Take advantage of it! See Prague, spend a weekend in London. There are lots of options for travel: -Ryan Air (www.ryanair.com) provides cheap (really cheap - as low as 1€) flights all over Europe, but watch out for luggage fees and out of the way airports. -Deutsche Bahn (www.bahn.de, also available in English) is the national rail system, and the trains are comfy, punctual, and convenient. It can be pricey, so consider getting a Bahncard, they offer 25 and 50% discounts on all tickets, definitely worth it if you plan on riding the rails a lot. Discount tickets (like the Europa-Spezial) can save you a lot too, but you usually have to buy in advance. -Eurolines (www.eurolines.com) is an international bus network that offers great deals for certain fares, and is usually cheaper than the train, but not as comfortable. They don't offer much in the way of travel inside the country, but if you head outside Germany they are definitely worth a look. -Mitfahrgelegenheit (www.mitfahrgelegenheit.de) is an online carpooling community, and one of the absolute best ways to travel on a budget. The average price is 5€/100km, meaning you can get from Frankfurt to Berlin for about 30€ (A regular train ticket will run you 100€). You can find rides pretty much anywhere it is reasonable to drive to (even Moscow!). It's a very strange concept for Americans, but has a great safety record and may even give you a chance to make a new friend. Prepare to be flexible about travel dates and times to find the best rides, especially if you are travelling far. Most importantly, get out of your city and see what there is to see. Germany itself has great diversity and landmarks to explore, but it also shares its border with 9 other countries, each of which has a unique set of cultures and adventures.

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