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So lets do 2 boards - this for the side by side so i can see it planning : and the other of the map, so we can see spot to spot with the pins

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So lets do 2 boards - this for the side by side so i can see it planning : and the other of the map, so we can see spot to spot with the pins

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1. Arrive at the airport

2. Head to Faro City Center

Bus to city center (20-30min) (€2-3 pay cash to driver) Buses run every 30-60min, less departures in winter (As of 2025 line 16 or 14)

3 mile walk, over an hour, recommended to use paths along lagoon than main roads

Taxi | Uber | Bolt - (€10-15) (10-15 mins) recommend Uber/Bolt for cheaper, more reliable rides

3. Arrive at Faro City Center Bus Station

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All of Center City is walkable from the bus station

After we're set here, well head to Tavira

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1. Wax Hostel- Beach access and relaxed vibe

2. Tilia Hostel- Safety and lower-key female dorms

3. Hostellicious- Budget dorm + lively common areas

4. Casa da Madalena- Maximum social vibe, group dinners

5. Pirate- Smaller group but social

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Bus station: Terminal Rodoviário EVA

Address: Avenida da República 5, 8000-078 Faro, Portugal

Train station is a 2 min walk across the street

Intercity buses (Rede Expressos, EVA, FlixBus)

Tavira, Lagos, Lisbon, Seville

To Tavira Bus Station

Rede Expressos: 30-45mins

VAMUS – Transportes do Algarve: 45-60mins

(Runs every 2-4hrs, 6-12 daily departures, $1-10)

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Renfe = Spain’s national rail operator

Coming in from Central Tavira Bus Terminal

Arrival- Seville Plaza de Armas Bus Station

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All walking distance from bus station

1. La Banda Rooftop Hostel- Rooftop, communal dinners, very social, €22–30, steps from the Cathedral

2. Oasis Backpackers’ Palace Sevilla- Rooftop, communal activities/partying, Dorms€18–21, privates €80+

3. Triana Backpackers Hostel- Kitchen, social events, Dorms €17–22, privates €44–65

4. New Samay Hostel- Chill, female-only dorms, Dorms €22–26, privates €98

5. Onefam Catedral- Central hub, community feel, Dorms €23, privates €75

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Train Options from Santa Justa Station

Address: Avenida José Laguillo, 11, 41007 Seville

Platforms 1–7 serve the AVE high-speed services (Renfe, OUIGO, Iryo)

Platforms announced 20ish mins beofre departure

1. High-Speed Train (AVE / OUIGO / Iryo)

2.5 to 3hrs, runs every 30-60mins, assigned seats, €20–€70, OUIGO and Iryo offer €20–€30 tickets if booked early

Arrives at Madrid Atocha or Chamartín

2. Long-Distance Bus (ALSA / FlixBus)

€10–€25 even last-minute, 6-7hrs, overnight buses available

Arrives at Madrid Estación Sur or Avenida de América

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Segoria

Toledo

Lavapiés

Chueca / Malasaña / La Latina

Atocha area

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SNCF = France’s national rail operator

Coming in from Barcelona Bus (Nord or Sants) /Train (Sants)

Arrival by train: Toulouse Matabiau station

3-5hrs

$35-70

Arrival by bus: Toulouse station, right next to train

FlixBus/ BlaBlaCar Bus

6-7hrs

$15-35

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Bus Station: Terminal Rodoviário de Tavira

Address- Rua dos Pelames 4, 8800-411 Tavira, Portugal

Heading to Sevilla

Book online 2-3 days in advance

Direct- FlixBus or ALSA

3-3.5hrs, €15–25, morning or afternoon

Arrival- Seville Plaza de Armas Bus Station

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So I think we either make our way to Kotor just to fly to Greece or skip Montenegro all together and fly from Dubrovnik to Greece

If I do Montenegro, I might as well do Albania - so do both or skip both

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1. HI Tavira – Pousada de Juventude: Garden, Kitchen, Lockers

2. Hostel Tartaruga: Small but social

3. Tavira House: Cozy, social

4. Old Town Hostel: Social & Modern

5. Tavira Backpackers: Small but social

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After transport and hostels, come back through and do beaches, etc. 

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After transport and hostels, come back through and do beaches, etc. 

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Check review on HostelsWorldz

Keep free cancellation & secured lockers in mind when booking

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Rideshare

BlaBlaCar - Spain

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Jackets

All inclusive warmth + waterproof rain jacket or thinner rain jacket and a pullover- maybe both; Patagonia, Orvis, Black Diamond

Warm everyday jacket for cold mornings + nights

Shoes (tbd on how many will fit)

Flats

Sandals

Hiking Boots

Sneakers - Blue ones from Feet Fleet

Shower flip flops

Long Sleeves

Short Sleeves

T-Shirts

Sleeping

White VS set

Jeans

R&B Jeans x2

Patagonia pants for underneath the jeans we brought to Banff

Leggings

Apex legging's from GymShark

Sweats

Shorts

Dresses

Undergarments

Socks

Swimsuits

Need to buy a one piece but also bring 2 piece

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Pillow case & thin sheet?

Fast drying towel, one that doesn't pick up sand

Mini hair straightener + blow dryer

Flashlight

Meds

Multiple EU normal & portable chargers

AirPods & earbuds

Compactible water bottle

Scarf or Shawl?

Toiletries

Sunscreen

Backpack / Daypack

yes we have Osprey backpack

Mini padlock

Reusable utensils

Sketchbook

Dry bag (after showering/beach)

Creds + Money ( Wise card)

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Also think about the different names of the cities- they seem different on each map

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Trains

1. Madrid Puerta de Atocha – Almudena Grandes

Location: Central Madrid (Atocha)

Main Routes: High-speed AVE trains to Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga, Zaragoza, etc.

Lines: AVE, Alvia, Avant, Cercanías (commuter rail)

2. Madrid Chamartín – Clara Campoamor

Location: North of the city

Main Routes: AVE and regional trains to the north and northwest (e.g. Valladolid, León, Burgos, Galicia)

Lines: AVE, Intercity, Cercanías

Bus

1. Estación Sur de Autobuses (South Bus Station)

Location: Méndez Álvaro (southeast of city center)

Main Routes: Domestic and international buses (ALSA, FlixBus, etc.)

Connections: Close to Atocha (5–10 min via Cercanías), Metro Line 6 (Circular)

2. Intercambiador de Avenida de América

Location: Northeast Madrid

Main Routes: Buses to northern and northeastern Spain (e.g., Zaragoza, Pamplona, Bilbao), airport

Operators: ALSA, Avanza, others

Good for: Quick regional and intercity trips north

3. Intercambiador de Moncloa

Location: West Madrid

Main Routes: Buses to towns and cities in the Sierra de Guadarrama and northwest

Good for: Local commuters and regional routes

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1. Ok Hostel Madrid- Good for female travelers

2. The Hat Madrid- Boutique style, lively and social, private options available

3. Bastardo Hostel- Roof, events, privately focused

4. Ibis Budget Madrid Centro Lavapiés- Good for budget, quiet, chill rooms

5. Onefam Sungate- Kitchen, good for making friends

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Train

Departure: Madrid Atocha station

Arrival: Barcelona Sants station

About 3 hrs

$20-$120 (book early)

Companies:

Renfe AVE (classic high-speed)

Avlo (Renfe’s budget line)

Ouigo (French low-cost high-speed)

iryo (premium low-cost)

Bus - overnight

Departure: Estación Sur or Avenida de América (Madrid)

Arrival: Barcelona Nord station

7.5–8.5 hrs

$15–$40

Operators: ALSA, FlixBus

They also have an excellent Metro system & cheap

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Book early, there are party, chill, and mild vibe hostels

Keep an eye on the not super touristy spots

1. Yeah Hostel Barcelona - Social events, dorm beds

2. Black Swan Hostel - Good staff, welcoming vibe, dinners

3. Itaca Hostel- Quiet & friendly, $30 ish

4. TOC Hostel Barcelona - Upscale and chill, $40 ish

5. Onefam Paralelo- popular, very social, common grounds

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Med appointments

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Slovenia seems to be just a quick stop through from Trieste to get to Croatia - need to see if theres a direct train straight through or if theres anything worth seeing

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London - Manchester - Liverpool - Wales 

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London - Manchester - Liverpool - Wales 

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Genoa - Florence - Naples - Almafi - Sicily - Bologna - Venice - Trieste

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Genoa - Florence - Naples - Almafi - Sicily - Bologna - Venice - Trieste

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Thinking a flight into Corfu and ferry onto mainland?

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Thinking a flight into Corfu and ferry onto mainland?

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Account

Email: madisoneverett49@gmail.com

Password: Cornhusk88!!

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