You Can Now Travel Around Europe For Free This Summer Here's How

A new European Union initiative is offering young people the chance to travel around by train for free this summer, in exchange for documenting their travels on social media. The ultimate summer job? We think so.

After months of exam revision summer finally beckons and most young people around Europe would love nothing more than a month of travelling… there’s just one issue: country-hopping can involve a serious travel budget.
The European Union could have the answer. It has launched an initiative that will give thousands of young people the chance to travel for free around Europe this summer.
DiscoverEU is offering 15,000 interrail passes to 18-year-olds across the continent – as well as travel by ferries and buses for those applicants who live in remote areas.

“Seize this chance to experience freedom of movement, understand better Europe’s diversity, enjoy its cultural richness, make new friends and ultimately, discover yourself,” the DiscoverEU’s website says.
The initiative ties in with 2018’s European Year of Cultural Heritage, which will see events take place across Europe celebrating its countries’ distinct cultures and traditions.
And applicants will have to swot up on the European Year of Cultural Heritage if they are to be in with a chance of winning.

How to apply

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