Here!

http://www.kianhean.com/smu/the-exchange-trip-planning-guide-europe/489/

Added a few more links for DIY walking tours and more europass info

Related posts:

1. The Exchange Trip Planning Guide (Europe)!
2. Some updates on Various Configurations

Traveling is the thing all exchange students will do. This is some of the links and tips i use.

Flights

www.skyscanner.com

scan multiple budget and non budget flight carriers at once

Hostels

www.hostelworld.com

I dont recommend hostelworld really… use the below 2 links

http://www.hostelbookers.com/

http://www.venere.com/

Rail

http://www.raileurope.com/index.html

You may need to check with your local rail carrier (BAHN, TGV… etc) check here

http://europeforvisitors.com/europe/planner/blp_rail_countries.htm

Eurail Timetable (PDF Version!)

http://www.eurail.com/eurail-timetables

http://www.eurail.com/downloads/eurail/eurail-timetable-2010-trains-europe.pdf

Buy a europass (they deliver worldwide!)

http://www.eurail.com/

Bus

http://www.eurolines.com/

http://orangeways.com/

Trip Planning

www.tripit.com

Best Trip Planning Software there is. Syncs to your iPhone as well as downloading offline maps for you!

http://www.funtouristattractions.com/

Quick and dirty information of attractions in the country of your choice.

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/dest_menu.htm

Informative and up to date recommendations!

Touring

Free DIY walking tours

http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/travel-with-rick-steves/id79063354

Related posts:

1. Slight updates to the trip planning guide!
2. Exchange Survival Tip #2: Do a Live Recce of your surroundings

Download the transport map of country you are traveling to before you leave and save time finding your way around ;D

Download

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/metro/id320949132?mt=8

Related posts:

1. Exchange Survival Tip #1 : Pimp Your iPhone/iTouch
2. Just got an iPhone 4? Not sure what apps to download?
3. The Exchange Trip Planning Guide (Europe)!

Want a sneak preview of your new surroundings in exchange?

Use Google Street View!

If you are ensure how to use it, check this video

Go there to find out whether Google street view is available in the area you want to view

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Street_View

Explore your surroundings and even find supermarkets/diners nearby before you go there!

Related posts:

1. Exchange Survival Tip #1 : Pimp Your iPhone/iTouch
2. The Exchange Trip Planning Guide (Europe)!
3. Send and Receive your Live @ SMU Email on Apple Mail (tested and works FINALLY!)

Exchange survival tips  will be added as i learn new stuff from the international exchange to Paris i am involved this semester!

A quick search on itunes will reveal many apps that are mostly free and would help u on your journey.

Apps which i found helpful in france range from metro maps to language help (free versions of paid apps) to mini pocket guides.

Below is a screenshot of some of the apps i am using currently.

Many of us forget the power of our iphone/itouch when overseas so this is a reminder not to leave your apps at home!

Related posts:

1. Exchange Survival Tip #2: Do a Live Recce of your surroundings
2. Another Useful iPhone Travel App!
3. The Exchange Trip Planning Guide (Europe)!