From there, you are taken to your hostel and meet up with the remainder of the group. We went from Miami to New York and then to Amsterdam.Īfter customs, you get picked up with a small portion of your group at the airport. I left Miami on a Saturday and, thanks to the world of Facebook, met a girl from my trip at the airport before take off. Every other google search will tell you about converters and electrical outlets, so I won’t get into it. Bring comfy tennis shoes you can wear all day. There’s nothing worse than having the sniffles and watery eyes while trying to enjoy your trip.Īlso, COMFORTABLE SHOES! Your feet will absolutely hate you after a whole days worth of walking in sandals. A lot of people on the trip did come down with a cold, so DON’T neglect warm clothes. Nope! Definitely bring shorts and skirts but some high quality sweaters are a must! I can’t tell you the amount of times I was shivering in my cute (but annoyingly thin) sweatshirt.
#EF ULTIMATE BREAK FULL#
It was two very full weeks of some of the most amazing cities Europe had to offer!īefore you go off on a European dream trip, make sure you do your research!Ī big mistake I made was assuming the climate would be warm because it was summer. Through Germany towards Italy and then came back up through Switzerland to Paris and the trip ended in London. I could only take two weeks off from work and wanted to get the absolute MOST of those two weeks, so after weeks and weeeeks of looking at different trips and options, I landed on the EF College Break European Roadtrip tour! It was perfect! Started of in Amsterdam, made its way down I have yet to travel with Contiki so I owe you that review, but I have taken a trip with EF college break in the summer of ‘14.Īt the time I was 22 years old and looking for a solo trip to Europe (my first solo trip AND time in Europe actually). There’s two big companies that dominate the market when it comes to exclusively 20 year old trips – Contiki and EF College Break. A lot of my own friends would rather go to resorts and lay on the beach while I love the hustle and bustle of cities, museums, and cafes. Some can’t take the time off work, can’t afford it, or simply have a different sense of what a vacation should look like.
Especially when you’re young you want to get out and explore, make memories, and get a feel for other cultures.Ĭhances are, if you’re in your early twenties, it’s hard to set up a long trip with friends. Most of us want to travel and see the world. Let’s get straight into the nitty and gritty. (They have since changed their name to EF ULTIMATE BREAK). The hotels included tend to be hostel style accommodations, meaning rooms and bathrooms are shared.DISCLAIMER: This post is based on a trip from 2014 that EF COLLEGE BREAK no longer provides, it is possible some things are inaccurate or outdated. Must follow a set itinerary and set amount of time spent at each location. Payment plans are available so trips can be booked without having all the money up-front. Includes a 24/7, in person tour guide to answer all questions and give suggestions. Great way to see the highlights of a destination. Makes trip planning easy for first time travelers or for complex/multi country trips. Tip: Book on a holiday, like Black Friday, for the best deals. Below are the pros and cons of booking a trip through a travel agency like this one. The company welcomes any travelers ages 18-29. EF Ultimate break has dozens of different tours all over the world that last anywhere from 1 week to several months. The tour stops at various locations but it’s up to you how you’d like to spend your time at each place. They also give you a list of add on excursions that you can opt to sign up for. They take the stress out of trip planning by booking all of the flights, accommodations, and transportation for you. I discovered EF Ultimate Break and took my very first international trip with their company.
When I first began traveling, I didn’t know where to begin and I looked for a travel company to help me. Planning a trip, especially a trip that involves multiple stops or countries, can be overwhelming.
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