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Pm2am student trip review + experience + tips | pm2am Europe trips in 250 euros

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Overall experience & price (pm2am Europe student trip, Switzerland)

pm2am organizes monthly Europe trips, and the itineraries are posted for the upcoming month. For example, in January you can view February trips.

The narrator booked a Switzerland trip for ~€250.

What the €250 includes

  • ~4 cities across Switzerland
  • Hotel for 1 night only (most of the time is spent on transit)

Extra personal spending

  • ~€100 on meals, water, and related costs

Notable logistics

  • The bus journey runs overnight, then you arrive in the first city in the morning.
  • City time is limited:
    • Approximately 4 hours in the first city
    • Then ~3–4 hours in subsequent cities
    • The rest of the time is bus travel between stops
  • Washrooms on the bus are reportedly not available except for emergencies, which caused discomfort.

Overall feel: a transit-heavy schedule with very limited time to explore each stop.

Day-to-day itinerary (what it feels like)

  • Overnight bus travel
  • First city
    • ~4 hours to roam
    • A short refresh window (30–40 minutes) is provided, but there’s no mention of shower/nap-ready comfort
  • More bus segments
    • ~3 hours between cities
    • Each stop gives 3–4 hours to explore independently, then you return to the bus

Trip pacing critique

The narrator felt the trip was very fast, with insufficient time to properly explore each city. Unlike some India-based trips (with guided sightseeing/treks), this format is more self-directed once the bus stops.

Hotel & meal situation

Hotel experience

The hotel experience was disappointing:

  • Group size described as ~70–80 people
  • Complaints included:
    • No water in rooms
    • No electricity, among other room issues
  • Staff apparently couldn’t fully resolve problems; some travelers were offered room changes.

Breakfast

  • Breakfast is provided and described as a fairly standard European spread:
    • cereal, bread, jam, Nutella
  • Only the morning breakfast on the hotel night is said to be sponsored by pm2am.

Other meals

  • All other meals are not provided and must be paid by the traveler.

Travel highlight: Amsterdam / Netherlands departure options

The narrator is currently in Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Departure/boarding options mentioned for Netherlands routes include:

  • Amsterdam
  • Eindu (likely Eindhoven)
  • The Hague (Hug) (likely The Hague)
  • Brussels option also mentioned (or a nearby route component)

Bus convenience is emphasized if you’re near major Netherlands cities.

Health / comfort tips from the trip

  • Carry dry shampoo (especially in winter) It helps because the itinerary is quick and rain/drizzle happened during activities. With limited hotel time (and limited ability to refresh), dry shampoo helps manage hair without frequent washing.

  • Bring a shawl / long scarf for winter Useful for warmth at night and for sleeping comfortably.

Practical lifestyle & planning tips (step-by-step style)

  1. Plan ahead with Google

    • Don’t rely on the itinerary to cover sightseeing.
    • Since you only get 2–3 hours per city, look up famous places beforehand and decide what you want to see.

  2. Carry snacks / ready-to-eat food

    • Meals aren’t fully provided, so bring protein bars and dry snacks for quick hunger fixes.

  3. Watch for currency conversion fees

    • Example: using a Forex card holding euros, but spending in CHF (Swiss francs) in Switzerland.
    • The narrator noticed conversion fees charged per transaction when currencies differ.
    • Check whether your payment method charges:
      • a fee per conversion, or
      • fees based on how often conversions occur.

Booking advice for beginners

If you’re new to backpack travel / Europe:

  • Start with a short 3–4 day trip instead of immediately choosing a long one.
  • Use the short trip to learn how pacing and expenses work before committing to longer travel.

Future plans & travel wish list

  • The narrator enjoyed Switzerland and says they would go again via pm2am.
  • Next they want to visit Lapland (something they’ve never seen before and want to experience).

Notable locations, products, or speakers mentioned

Locations

  • Switzerland (general)
  • Amsterdam
  • Eindhoven (spelled “eindu”)
  • The Hague (spelled “hug”)
  • Brussels
  • Lapland
  • Manali (mentioned in comparison to India trips)

Products mentioned

  • Dry shampoo
  • Shawl / long scarf
  • Forex card

Organization

  • pm2am Europe student trip group

Content creator / speaker

  • The narrator references their own YouTube vlog (link in description) and their channel.

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