If you're planning on traveling to Europe there is an abundance of inexpensive and environmentally friendly ways to travel, all are available to research and book online. If you are looking for flights, online budget airlines serving a complete range of flights are an efficient option and are available for online booking using their easy to use websites, with flexible return fares - perfect for the spontaneous traveler who is able to change their route at the last minute.

If you're interested in finding a flight, the airline Fly Monarch flies to a range of trendy destinations in Europe, with reasonably priced flights to big cities such as Barcelona, which acts as a great practical starting point for European jaunts, as they are a centre of activity and a convenient way to start a trip.

Interrailing has proven to be popular travel option with students and the under 25s, due to the flexibility and economic viability of the scheme. For example, it is possible to tailor-make a ticket to suit your exact needs. If you are planning on staying in just one country then a one-country pass will be all that you need.

Two-country passes are also available, as well as global passes for those who have a whole range of destinations in mind. The discounts for young travellers are, of course, fantastic, and it's also possible to choose a ticket which will suit precisely the amount of train travel you intend to undertake.

Some of the available options include 3, 4 and 5 days of travel within a single month period, or, for the more motivated traveler, it is possible to buy an all inclusive unlimited pass for a higher price. If your plans include travelling with a group of 30 or 40 people a bus is generally the lease expensive option; regrettably it is also probably one of the least comfortable and slowest methods of travel. Unless you intend to hire a private, decent quality bus for the duration of your stay, it probably isn't the smartest choice. Long bus trips within Europe tend to be stressful, crowded, hot and generally unpleasant, and most travelers resolve to pay extra and take the train next time.