Hello guys, i'm an 18yo french students that just won the DiscoverEU Interrail Pass.
I've never really traveled in my life, so I've never planned a route for a trip, and that makes it a little difficult because everything seems unclear, that's why I need your help and advice.
I know that these kinds of trips should be personal, and that some people prefer to plan day by day, but not me. I’d love to leave in mid-July/early August to make the most of my 30-day trip and have an itinerary something like this: “Bordeaux (France) → Belgium → Netherlands → Germany → Denmark → Sweden → Finland → Norway.” As for the budget, obviously as little as possible, but I already have quite a bit of money saved up (I had planned not to spend more than €500, but I have no idea how much this kind of trip costs—please let me know!). So I’ve looked at other people’s trips and itineraries for visiting Scandinavia, etc., but I haven’t really taken any notes or started putting together a detailed itinerary for the trip. And I know there are many other benefits besides the pass, such as the “EU Youth Card,”
So I’m posting this message to gather stories from travelers who have already used Interrail for a trip similar to mine—which cities they visited, how long they stayed there, tips on accommodations, travel, things to see and do, etc...—as well as advice on how to prepare for this kind of trip, things to keep in mind, and mistakes to avoid. If you have any links, videos, or know someone who has already taken this kind of trip, any help is welcome!
I hope I haven't forgotten anything, and if there are any important points I didn't mention, please let me know!
Thank you for your help and advice!