Slip on your sunnies, because this summer looks set to be a true bobby dazzler. We’re about to slide you through some of the best travel experiences on the planet, which should prise open one of the hottest summers of travel you’ll ever know.
What you’re about to read, is a mash-up of the most epic ideas we saw, but don’t let us dictate the way you flow — hit us with your own ideas, in the comments below!
Check out our guide to the best European holiday destinations for young people and summeriffic experiences you shouldn’t miss…
1. Sail the Greek Islands
Sun, sea, sand and… sailing, in the Greek Islands from Athens to Mykonos. An unforgettable experience, especially if you’re the Skipper.
2. Experience Some Massive World Festivals
We covered the best festivals in Europe, and Asia, recently on our travel blog, and they went down a treat! Get them in your diary, and get through some this summer.
We say Serbia, you say EXIT. We say Croatia, you say Electric Elephant. Netherlands, Lowlands. Poland, Open’er. Denmark, Roskilde. Spain, Sonar. Need we go on?
3. Hit Europe by Bus
Although interrailing is popular, it can be expensive. A cheaper alternative is the wheels on the bus and go round (Italy) and round (France), round (Germany) and round (Spain), round (you get it) and round (by now). Explore Europe by bus.
4. Free Cycle round Europe
What have London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Saint Etienne, Montpelier, and Avignon got in common? They’ll all rent you a bike, for little or no cost! The perfect way to explore some of Europe’s best cities!
5. Surf en Espana
Brush aside the paella, flick away the flamenco, and grab your board for a spot of surfing, in northern Spain’s most romantic town, San Sebastian.
6. Work as a Camp Counsellor
Working at a summer camp is a great way to live abroad, get paid and have a lot of fun. Camps throughout the continent hire international summer staff. This is one of the best gap year ideas.
7. Climb Le Blanc
Are you looking for adventure? Rise up almost 16,000ft to escape the madding crowds, by clambering up the Mont Blanc massif and getting a lung full of the high life.
8. Party in Ibiza
Ibiza is legendary with some of the most incredible clubs and parties in the world. Although on the expensive side in terms of accommodation and club entry prices, it really is something you have to experience once in your life.
9. Sip Beaujolais in a French Chateau, darling
Feeling sophisticated? Prove how refined you roll, by rocking up to a fine French château and pouring ones self a bulbous glass of full bodied beaujolais while your mates je jouis le foot.
10. Learn the Local Lingo
While it’s nice to lose yourself in a new culture, it can be more rewarding to find a few words to navigate your way through some amazing experiences. Learn a language, and step your travels up a notch.
These pages will hep you to get started:
• French language schools in France
• German language schools in Germany
• Spanish language schools in Spain
• English language schools in the England
11. Save the Greek (Turtles)
Choose to spend your summer volunteering abroad with turtles in Greece. The thrill and excitement you will feel watching the first of the hatchlings scramble towards the waves will be amazing!
12. Hop through Croatia
Croatia is perfectly designed for some of the world’s best island hopping. Explore cities like Split or Dubrovnik then and bounce between culture, and wonderfully soft sand of the stunning Croatian islands.
13. Hit the Alps
Don’t fancy waiting it out for the winter season? Head to the Alps for a summer of fun and adventure.
14. Work in a Theme Park
Could there be anything better than spending your summer in a theme park? Yes. Spending your summer working in America in a theme park, and getting paid for it!
15. Be Infused by Tuscany
Nothing says summer better than a field of sunflowers, pinned to the rolling hills of Tuscany by deep green Italian cypress trees. Fancy spending summer under the Tuscan sun? (On no we didn’t! Oh yes we did!)
Plan Your European Adventure
Right! That’s quite enough of the inspiration side of things — now it’s over to you, to take summer by the suntanned horns, and make this the best summer of your life! If you are worried about finances view these tips for saving money when studying abroad.
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