My Interrail Europe Trip 2011

[@shaunayang3147]

I watched this video on repeat with my friends when we graduated from uni 10 years ago as our hype video before we went on a backpacking trip to Europe. Had the time of our life. Here again, I found this video again! But this time as a 32yo, about to embark on a bigger trip to Europe, this time bringing my husband and baby for 8 months. Thank you for the video! The scenes and music brings back so much memory.

[@pasamplescal474]

oh my god! was the same for me. I watched a million times this video before to start my first interrail in 2013... I m 32 years old today, time really flies

I was watching cat videos in 2013 and this video came to my screen by mistake , i watched whole video without taking a breathe then i decided to go interrail in 2014. i traveled all around europe for 50 days and all the way i listened elephant gun with my ipod. couple days ago i found my ipod and listened this song and wanted to write this comment to you guys! After i went to europe i decided to live in abroad and started my bachelor in china 2 years later i am going to graduate from college... This video changed my whole story!

[@JoeOConnor1]

Hey! Thanks so much that is really great to hear. Sounds like quite the adventure!

[@chicksrock1998]

I really enjoyed watching this video, fantastic job putting it together. The editing, the clips, the music, everything looks so well done.

[@salvag4398]

great video... and i come this summer to my first interrail> Edimburg, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Krakow, Prague and Frankfurt.

[@BatSwag007]

Oh my gosh this makes me want to travel even more!! It looks like you guys had so much fun!!!!!!!

[@WalkingGermany]

i have been doing a lot of interrail trips and now im old but i love watching this video

[@HelderTex]

Thank you! It's a privilege to watch how you were truly happy. Interrail is... a lot.

[@greatvideos2008]

I leave today and am just watching this to get into the mood! Pretty much visiting the same kinds of places, without the bit through France + Spain.

[@chowsernpuah3776]

awesome, i can feel excited and joyful atmosphere from the video...

[@JoeOConnor1]

Thank you! We stayed mostly in hostles where ever we could we stayed on campsites as it was cheaper. Unfortunatly I can't remember the hostels too well. But we bought a lonely planet on a shoe string guide which helped no end. Theres a really cool bar called Szimpla Kert i think, its all made of scrap. When we got to a place we would check at the train station whether we needed to book seats for our next journey so we could book at least the day before. Enjoy your trip!

[@bdericco]

Wow that's an awesome video what a great memory. I love how each clip is just 2 or 3 seconds. I'm leaving in 4 days for a month and half long trip and I'm planning on making a video with my gopro. Your video is inspiring and very helpful to see what it takes to make a good video of a trip, thank you.

[@adnany.7897]

A friend of mine sent another song of Beirut, and of course it reminded me this song of you featured on the video. And you don't how much this video inspired me, mate. I have been more than 20 countries so far, since I started to travel one year after watching this video. Thanks for that. I wish you best.

[@JoeOConnor1]

Thanks very much that means a lot!

[@HeyAnz]

This was so amazing and inspiring video, thank you!

[@vanred84]

This is the best homemade travel video I've ever seen. Damn I miss my Europe!

[@canalyoutube7951]

That was amazing. What a great experience! Congrats for u guys

[@kadircanvural6814]

this video was my reason to make​ a interrail trip in 2013. Thanks ^^

[@sarcasm0spasm]

HOLY COW. You lived my dream! Except for the eating little. Cheap food is not always bad (if you find holes in the wall with authentic local food..), but eating little is a sad thing.. Your camera is amaaaaazing. I loved that you seemed to do creative things that were free, instead of parachuting/bungee jumping/entertainment you pay lots of money for, and is served to you on a silver platter.

[@AndMicoz]

I wanted to see if filming a trip with an hdpro was doable. Well, Judging from what I see here it's more than doable! You did an awesome and inspiring job! Cheers from Italy.

[@leiladeli]

I'm going on an interrail trip in a month and watching this video makes me want time to go a lot faster!!!

[@MeinDeutsch1]

I'm going backpacking in September when it's less hot and cheaper, I am going to exactly 16 countries in one month. I am super excited!

[@GiancarloSpinelli]

Loved the video. Well shot, and nice editing! And good sountrack choice!

[@elleteed]

Looks amazing mate, hopefully interrailing next summer!

[@HaiiHun]

Beautiful video, I'm going interrailing next week, can't wait :D

[@JoeOConnor1]

Brela and Split are beautiful. lakes inland I heard are spectacular aswell

[@pedvba]

Man, it seems that you have a great interrail with awesome friends! Great video! I bought a GoPro because of you :D

[@JoeOConnor1]

yeah it was a bit of a struggle to get to around croatia. we were kind of stuck around split area because transport was expensive and irregular. we were short on time and money too. we went from zagreb in to solvenia then got a coach to lake bled if i remember correctly.

[@JoeOConnor1]

Hey, Thanks! There are lockers you can store your stuff at hostels or at train stations. two of us brought camping gear and the others rented it. renting is pretty cheap.

[@algolen97]

I'm from Valencia, I really liked the video, nice! I want do this trip soon. :)

[@KuyruksuzSatyr]

I want this so so so badly! Great video! :)

[@Wallanderius]

I youtubed "interrail" and this is what I saw. Good video man! My tour starts soon from Finland :)

[@ASUALPHADELTS]

excellent vid thanks for sharing

[@mpounto]

well done for ur great work..and really great fisheye :P

[@JoeOConnor1]

Hey, When we arrived at at a place we would check at the the ticket desk about our next train, checking if we needed to book in advance or pay extra for a reserved seat. The easiest way to check ticket times was to ask at the station we found but there might be an app or website that might help. Glad you like it! Have a great time next month, La Tomatina is incredible!

[@mertcankulavuz119]

This is the best Interrail video on youtube!

[@chikenburger]

Hey thanks for the quick reply! I'll be hanging out in Buñol with my Gopro at La Tomatina this august!! Hopefully I don't loose is lol

[@JoeOConnor1]

Your route sounds really exciting but dont worry about it too much. dont make your plan set in stone and make sure your free to change your route if you hear a place is good along the way.

[@summitornothing8481]

Hey Joe, thanks for your reply earlier to me, I was wondering you say £1500 inc. ticket.....was that everything? Accommodation, food etc. I also have a final route I think was wondering what you thought (and others) Paris- (Interrail Starts)Amsterdam - Berlin - Prague - Vienna - Budapest - Overnight to Split - Zagreb - Bled - Venice - Florence - Rome - Milan - Swiss Alps (Jungfraujoch) - Overnight to Barcelona at end of Pass then stay in Barca

[@JoeOConnor1]

It was about half and half. We tried to camp as much as possible but obviously in cities its easier to stay in a hostel. Although there are campsites nearby usually

[@BogiSP]

I have watched this video so many times. It is truly amazing and it reminds me of my Interrail experience from last summer. I was traveling alone but it was fun non the less. I don't have that much video (lots of photo though) but i'm interested in what did you use for editing your videos. The feel to it is awesome :) Places you went to, choice of music, video editing... just perfect! All the best ;)

[@rolandocarias6238]

this is awesome! i hope can come up with just as great a video. two questions. 1. how much did you spend total? 2. where did you jump off that little cliff specifically? i think it said something about croatia but where exactly

[@JoeOConnor1]

£1500 including the ticket. The cliff is at Brela in croatia. its a really nice bit of croatian coast.

[@summitornothing8481]

Great video! I have a question, you visit the south of France but show none of it in the video? I am debating wether to miss this out of my trip, wonder which route you would recommend I have this so far. Paris - Brugge - Amsterdam - Berlin - Prague - Vienna - Budapest - Lake Bled - Venice - Florence - Rome - Milan - Barcelona - Madrid or Paris - Brugge - Amsterdam - Berlin - Prague - Vienna - Budapest - Lake Bled - Venice - Florence - Rome - Nice - Monaco - Barcelona

[@joshcouchman2444]

Nice! Good work!

[@asselc]

Nice production!

[@HeinzBeansMeans]

Sweet man, nice one!

[@JoeOConnor1]

Its the GoProHero. the first generation. I used premiere pro and after effects to edit. Glad you like it!

[@BENEDETTOVITARIUS]

Super video, great music! :) But could you please tell me, what kind of color correction have you done? Especially the red or pink light effect at 0:09. Thanks! :)

[@2threlkeld]

incredible video and great song! I plan to go interrailing next year with some friends, I will still be 17, as will my friends, is this ok in terms of hostelling and trains across europe?

[@MrBillo00]

Great video! How was your experience with the gopro? How often recharge the camera? And more importantly, what accessories for the gopro did you use? sorry for so many questions, but I'd like to make a video as your

[@DWR1992]

I was weary about doing Interrail or New York this summer, but your video has inspired me go with Interrail. A very good promotional video! I just need to gather a few companions to come with me, but I am going, with company or alone! Also, what is the name of the song you have used?

[@bertiechapman123]

best travel video on youtube by miles. u guys look like u had such a good time. im going next month to tomatina with a mate and then going on through europe. did you book all your train journeys in advance or just go to a station and ask ? how did you get the train times etc. thanks

[@TheBoxOfBeats]

looks amazing, i am so jealous

[@JoeOConnor1]

Hey, its fine. £1500 was absolutely everything i spent. Zagreb is quite an interesting city to visit. its worth a visit, but yeah transport is tricky in Croatia. we went from zagreb to split to Bled by coach. Coaches are more common than trains in Croatia. I've always wanted to go to Bruge, especially if your going this time of year. we did a few overnight trains, they are a good idea as you make the most of your days, rather than travelling. I would make the most of them.

[@samsterjamster111]

Can you recommend any hostels in the countries that you went to? Your video is amazing!

[@alexandreteixeira96]

Hey , nice video i am so anxious to meet Europe like you and your friends , by the way can you tell me what is your camera plz ?

[@JoeOConnor1]

I made the the footage look a bit more old and vintage by making it warmer and increasing the red and green. the red glow is a fractal noise animation to add a vintage effect.

[@JoeOConnor1]

Thanks! they were medium size hiking bags. If i went again though. I'd take a few more clothes, or buy some more out there.

[@matteoderede]

Hello, beautiful trip, and beautiful video! How did you do the video? Whit a reflex a camera?or what?

[@HeinzBeansMeans]

Wow! great video, really enjoyed it. I travelled round Europe this summer and captured heeps of footage but have no software to edit it on!! Was just wondering what program you uesd to edit this with and also what text type you used and the affects that you applyed?? would be amazing if you could help. Thanks.

[@chikenburger]

THIS IS A GREAT TRAVEL VIDEO!!!!!! Quick question did you have a mount for the Gopro or just held it in your hand during La Tomatina?

[@potatoO0o]

You should've gone to Ljubljana as well, not just Lake Bled. Whole Slovenia actually. It's such an amazing country. My absolute fave.

[@potatoO0o]

Slovenia is awesome! Ljubljana, Bled, Bohinj, the caves... I went interrailing and was so sad we only took 3 days in Slo that we went back 2 weeks later for 2 weeks and had the most amazing time. If anyone's planning to go there, book more than 3 days! But it's more of an outdoor destination. If you want to get drunk, then it's not a place for you.

[@JoeOConnor1]

I editted in Premiere Pro and did the effects in After effects. I cant really remember what I did to the footage, just made it look a bit older. The type is Futura. Wes Anderson all the way.

[@pedvba]

perfect video!

[@Bibble8651]

This is amazing.

[@JoeOConnor1]

we went from budapest to zagreb to split. I think we did need to make a booking if i remember correctly

[@MrBurekDealer]

Now that's little heartbreaking to hear. Thanks for the reply.

[@mayarose8182]

I always watch this video when I'm upset, it gives me hope in life! (: Did you face any difficulties while traveling with friend? I heard that you get to know people best when traveling.

[@tinkerbellpaige]

How did you get from Croatia to Venice? By train or boat? Where in Croatia did you leave from? Great vid. I am leaving for a trip on tuesday and I am too excited!!!!

[@edscottdotblog]

where was the best? planning a trip - split looks awesome but is out of the way. worth the journey?

[@mariusiosub8002]

hello,great video :-) like that you put Beirut as soundtrack :D. how much it was a ticket for 1 month?

[@3Jgangsters]

Hi, how big were the bags your took to carry all your things? Awesome video btw! x

[@JoaoSilva-dn9is]

Hi, I'm going on a inter rail next month and I would like to know your opinion about the best type of rucksack to take. Thanks

[@KOSKOS12345]

Nice! me and my friend is going on a eurotrip as well, we are going to buy an interrail in 1 month. how much did it cost for you and were did you spendyou're nights? And what country would you recomend to go to?

[@JoeOConnor1]

The ticket cost about £250 I think. Overal it cost about £1500 and that was us keeping things cheap. We stayed in campsites where we could but in hostels in some cities. I really enjoyed croatia, Germany, and Slovenia. Have a good time!

[@summitornothing8481]

Sorry just to add to my prev. post Is there anything I should note about the journeys? I want to skip Zagreb but I cant get to Bled in one go from Split by the looks of it! Already cut out Brugge in order to save days so going Paris - Amsterdam direct. Is there any other overnight trains that are good? Did you even use them? Thanks a lot sorry for the bombarding of questions haha

[@psantoro95]

Hey, great video! I'm planing a backpacking trip around Europe with a couple of friends and your video really got me excited. Where did you leave your stuff when you were walking around? Did you bring all the camping gear or did you rent it there?

[@JoeOConnor1]

Thanks buddy. That's so great to hear.

[@stuarttyy]

What was the process of going to a new city. Do you have to go the ticket office to reserve a seat? Do they tell if there is a reservation cost? Does it matter if a train journey isnt direct?

[@tweetyop]

I'll go in August, we only have a couple days to stay In Croatia and we want beach. Which one is better: Split or Brela?

[@JoeOConnor1]

Brela is my favourite. I think it is a bit more touristy but the water is amazing.

[@mreg7225]

Hi, i'm doing interrail this summer and i am going to croatia... have you got any advices for me ? like what are the good and beautiful places to go? (i mean next to the sea) :) thanks a lot

[@JoeOConnor1]

I just had it in my hand the whole time. I did take some mounts but never really used them

[@JoeOConnor1]

gopro hero. not the latest one, the one before I believe. Thanks glad you like!

[@CmojoZ]

great video, can I ask u which programme u have used for editing?

[@europeanuninon]

Awesome video. Which program did you use?

[@raychall3]

hey what model of gopro did you use? love the video! its like a profession interrail advert. nice one :)

[@yakumat]

Nice trip ! :D

[@JoeOConnor1]

Thank you very much! I'm glad it has that effect. Yeah it was great fun. good bunch.

[@virwallace7025]

Oh my god! What a beautiful video!! Is it a gopro? I'll do an interrail this summer and i'm so excited!!

[@JoeOConnor1]

Thanks! yeah it was all on a gopro hero. have a good time!

[@JoeOConnor1]

The song is Elephant Gun by Beirut. Glad you liked it!

[@JoeOConnor1]

Awesome. I loved croatia! Glad you liked the video

[@cogordoo]

Did you treated the colour with those programs or it is the original from the GoPro? That camera still being a fantastic inversion.. Hero 1 or 2? Greetings from Spain :)

[@jonaslando7133]

Great Video ! How did you make the little map at the beginning right next to the "interrail Europe 2011" ? Which Software ? thx :)

[@MohmadNourSyron]

so a 16gb was enough for the entire trip? that's cool I actually bought a GoPro Hero2 ys along with 16gb sd card. what was the video settings you used? like res and fps. Awesome video btw :)

[@timftwlol]

This video is awesome! I'm also going to do an Europe trip via interrail with 3 friends. We also want to go to Berlin, Prague, Budapest and Zagreb! :) Where did you guys sleep? Do you know some good (and cheap) hostel/hotels? And did you book the train tickets a couple days before the journey or did you just hop in when you wanted to go? Sorry for my bad grammar :P

[@yassinee.3463]

Great video :) Did you hide your GoPro while you were filming? Or did you attached to you like if you're doing a sport?

[@PipinhoSnow]

great edit :) name of the music?

[@JoakimJulemand]

Hey, im going on interrail for 21 days in a similar route as yours! im making a film with my gopro, and would like some advice! what accessories and supplies are neccesary when travelling with the gopro? like batteries, memory cards, filming equipment? how did you manage ? :)

[@clod92]

very nice video! which program did you use for editing?

[@sonyaschmidt6674]

Really well edited:) What program did you use to tweak the colors?