Europe On Too-Few Euros A Day
- October 31st, 2010
- Posted by EUEditor
At any given time, it seems, half the youth of Australia can be found in Europe. Ever since large numbers began travelling over to the London Overseas Visitors Club, on the Strathaird, Oriana or similar, in early post war days, It has become almost a rite of passage for Australian young to go off to the old continent with a backpack. For ,EUAustralia Online, Stephanie Lim made her journey, asking constantly: “What is it about Europe that attracts so many holiday-makers there? Is Europe truly the home of glitz and glamour that we see featured on television? And why are they laughing at me?†… Read More »
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