What I Wish I Knew Before Traveling With EF Ultimate Break

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ย. 2024

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  • @mapsandfootprints
    @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Before the big Black Friday Sale every year, EF raises the prices of their trips!! You'll have a 60-day price match guarantee if you book before the sale and will get an extra $100 when you book your first trip using this link > www.efultimatebreak.com/?ba=UAKarina100 ALSO make sure you apply promo code *UAKarina100* to confirm!!

    • @vox.akuma.is.husband.material
      @vox.akuma.is.husband.material 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When you went to Iceland how did you do money exchange for their currency?

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I typically never exchange currency beforehand because I find it much more efficient to go to the ATM once I arrive at the destination - and same is true for Iceland! Just look for ATMs attached to banks and you should be fine 😊

  • @RobsShinyDex
    @RobsShinyDex ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I went with EF Ultimate Break solo to London & Scotland in May! Im going on Hawaii solo with them in July! I also have Australia & New Zealand planned for December 2023!

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok those are some awesome trips, I'm super jealous! Hope you have a great time!

  • @Kodakzakk
    @Kodakzakk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Going to Italy and Switzerland in august I’m so excited

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve heard the best things about that trip 😄 you’ll love it!

  • @sha1085
    @sha1085 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg I’m planning to go on my own next year so nervous Bt excited. I want to go to Iceland 🇮🇸 in April

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s perfectly normal to be nervous before a solo trip! But I guarantee you’ll fall in looove with Iceland and make some amazing friends along the way :)

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว

      BTW - EF is releasing TWO new Iceland trips for Black Friday! You can sign up for early access at the link on my profile 🎉

  • @The1997Hman
    @The1997Hman ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i loved my Belize trip. It was so much fun

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here! I’m actually thinking about going on the new Mexico & Belize trip just to go back 😄

    • @The1997Hman
      @The1997Hman ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mapsandfootprints me too

  • @joelskywalker
    @joelskywalker ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making this video. I love the way you explained everything in detail. And Im your 34th subscriber. 😍

  • @adwoatumtum
    @adwoatumtum ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for making this video. I am considering going on a trip. You mentioned packing light for the trips. Did you have access to washing machines at any place you stayed? Or did you pack multiple outfits per day for the whole duration of the trip?

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So both of my trips with EF were fairly short (less than 10 days) and I didn’t really feel the need to do laundry; I mainly packed outfits in a “capsule wardrobe” style that I could mix and match! However most hostels and hotels today do offer laundry services if you’d prefer to set time aside for that on your trip! Hope that helps :) happy to answer any questions!

    • @adwoatumtum
      @adwoatumtum ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mapsandfootprints okay. Thank you so much! 😊

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem! Thinking I’ll do a video soon about my hostel experiences and I’ll make sure to include the laundry system 😄

    • @adwoatumtum
      @adwoatumtum ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mapsandfootprints yes! That would be so helpful. I just subscribed!

  • @JoshAdamsWeather
    @JoshAdamsWeather 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Was there a lot of partying? I recently did a couple of Contikis and the tour manager definitely pushed partying, which wasn't what some of us were looking for. It was almost all about drinking.

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow I didn’t realize that was the case 😳 I think it definitely depends on the destination, but I would say in general, most people with EF are really excited about the place they’re visiting and really enjoy the educational aspect. You can also find groups of people who want to go out in the evenings, and others who just like a chill night in :)

  • @itsElian
    @itsElian ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm doing the Japan one, usure if a carry on and backpack would be enough for 14 days

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah so highlights of Japan right? Would love to do this trip! I think you could definitely get away with a bigger suitcase then, transportation seems to be much smoother there in general. What time of year are you going?

    • @itsElian
      @itsElian ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mapsandfootprintsSummer so simple clothing

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, I’d say you’d be able to do a carry on for sure, if that’s easier for you

  • @alextran2490
    @alextran2490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much partying/drinking was on these trips?

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would say it varies by destination. But on every trip, you'll find mainly two camps of people - some who love going out each night and experiencing the nightlife in a new destination and others who aren't big on drinking (like myself) who may opt for a different experience (we had a spa night on our Iceland trip!) or prefer to have an early night in. So each trip is what you make of it! I love diving into the local culture and history of each new country I visit so I'm usually up early ready to explore instead of recovering from a hangover haha

    • @alextran2490
      @alextran2490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mapsandfootprints That's reasonable. I went to spain and portugal with contiki last month and i'd say at least 80% of the people went to bars to drink and maybe about 30%, including me, actually ended up going to clubs after and partied extremely hard. Even if i was tired i'd still like to at least go to the bars and get a few drinks since drinking is an important part of almost every culture. It's like going to restaurants. I also made very good memories *wink* *wink* with the people on the trips as well. You do learn about countries' cultures and lifestyles through their bars and drinking habits a lot. What about your ef group? did they party as hard? I think they have a lot of free days right? I feel like these days are usually for sleeping off hangovers lol.

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @alextran2490 Europe trips, sure, you’ll find quite a few people who go out each night. But I think Contiki is better known for their “party vibes” so those might be more what you’re looking for!

  • @mykiedotjpeg
    @mykiedotjpeg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what advice do you have for saving money so you can travel with ef? i'm super interested but i need to save up quite a bit! did you bring a lot of extra money with you past the initial price?

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s a really good question, one that I definitely had before traveling with EF. I’d say it really depends on which country/countries you go to and for how long. For example, in Belize my money went a lot further for a lot less and our trip was less than 10 days. Iceland, on the other hand, is one of the most expensive places in the world to travel, but we only had 6 days and more meals were included on the Ultimate Plus itinerary. So typically Central/Latin America destinations will be cheaper than Europe/Africa destinations. Something else to consider that’s not included in the price is the tip for your Tour Director at the end which is about $4 - $6 per day. So I try to set aside that money beforehand.
      As far as saving up, I try to reduce unnecessary costs in my daily life so I buy groceries and cook 95% of my meals at home, thrift or borrow clothes from family/friends to bring on trips with different climates, and book further in advance - the more time you have before the trip, the smaller the amount of each payment per month. Hope that helps! Happy to answer any additional questions you may have 😊

    • @mapsandfootprints
      @mapsandfootprints  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Something I just thought of that I forgot to mention - I usually try to book my own flights! If you have miles you can use to buy your flights that will save you a good chunk of the cost! I recommend checking your dates on Google Flights as well to see if there’s any deals on your travel days that can save you money

  • @kyail
    @kyail ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the review I can’t wait to book my trip! ❤