ANDIn March 1972, Europe was not yet officially united, but the boys thanks to a cheap train ticket, they could cross itvisiting the different countries and also crossing what was called the Iron Curtain.
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Interrail, the iconic journey turns 50
He was born there‘Interrail, that iconic journey that kids up to 21 years old they aspired to do for that sense of freedom that is felt only by young people with a backpack on their back to discover the life beyond the house. The principle of the project that anticipated Erasmus was that of breaking down borders despite the different language, food and currency.
Backpacking for a month across 21 countries
With just one rail pass 21 countries are crossed in one month: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, East Germany, West Germany and Yugoslavia .
Today everything is easier: there are very fast trains, low cost airplanes and in a few hours you can reach the various European cities. But despite this, that trip made with friends to discover the world and himself had a particular charm.
Today it is called Eurail Interrail
Today i 33 countries can be reached with Interrail And there is no longer any age restriction. Turkey, Bulgaria, the Baltic republics have joined. Thanks to the partnership with the EU Commission within the Discover EU project aimed at those who turn 18, Eurail-Interrailhas found a new impetus. In fact, it was financed up to 2026 with 300 million euros and, the latest announcement made 70,000 passes available.
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