“I always thought I would backpack on my own. Good thing I found EFCB first! I never realized how much planning backpacking around Europe would take. It was nice not having to worry about anything and to just be able to have fun and have an amazing experience.”
Danielle Pignatelli
Kutztown University
Ultimate EuropeJune 2009
“The tour director is not there to tell you where to go, what to do and how to do it... he’s there to give you options, ideas and tips... once in the city you are free to do anything you want.”
Kevin Bennett
Florida A&M
May 2009
“Group travel is far safer than traveling alone—plus it's a great opportunity to build friendships with people from all over the United States and maybe arrange future travel with new friends.”
Lindsay Fox
UNC-Greensboro
Exotic ThailandJuly 2009
“With backpacking on your own, you might miss out on some things. Also, there are a lot of things you don’t think about, like transportation and the benefit of having a local with you. Don’t knock it until you try it.”
Michael Manning
University of Northern Colorado
January 2009