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EuroTrip A cool resource for budget travelers and a wealth of information on getting by on the cheap.

STATravel is the world's largest student travel agency. STA sells tours (GAP, Contiki, Topdeck, Intrepid, OZ/KIWI Experience, Busabout, etc.), domestic and international plane tickets, Eurail passes, hotel/hostel, travel insurance, small hours long or all day tours, the ISIC card etc. STA often has cheaper airfare for students/teachers/ppl under 26 because of contracts with the airlines. These student/teacher/youth tickets are very flexible; most are cancellable and almost all only have a $35 change fee if you need to change the ticket.

Europe from a Backpack is a compilation of travel stories collected by Mark Pearson, a fellow Seattleite.

CHEAP FLIGHT SEARCH ENGINES

TRAVELING BY TRAINS

Obb Timetables -Just enter you origin, destination, and desired times and dates and this "Route Planner" will show you what's available for what you requested.

BOOKING CHEAP HOSTELS

hostels.com

hostelworld.com

-Be sure to look up the reviews, check out the pictures and double check the location to get a true sense of what the hostels have to offer.

TOUR COMPANIES

Paddy Wagon Tours I know the owners of this fun, young tour company who are always looking to have a good time while showing you around the emerald isle

Contiki budget backpacking tours for 18-35 year olds

EuroAdventures weekend student tour company for students based in Rome and Florence. I've never rolled with them, but let me know how it is if you do.

Bus2Alps does pretty much the same thing.

ABROAD PROGRAM RESEARCH - BEFORE YOU GO

GulliverGo.com is a new resource for students wanting to do some general program research that allows them to set up profiles and participate in abroad-related forums.

ANDY'S PERSONAL LINKS

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My YouNoodle startup page

Design Portfolio on CoroFlot.com and Behance.net

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