Youth Travel in Europe: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

Europe has always been a top travel destination for Chinese people, with its rich cultural and natural landscapes deeply appealing to travelers. However, due to its distant location, higher budget requirements, and more complex language and itinerary planning, many young people don’t know where to start planning. There are many ways for youth to travel in Europe, such as studying abroad, working holiday programs, or backpacking independently or semi-independently. By making good use of international youth cards or travel agency resources, you can even save on costs. Traveling in Europe is no longer an out-of-reach dream for students.

Jin Zhan Travel Agency has partnered with STA Travel, the world's largest student travel agency and international youth tourism organization, becoming STA’s Taiwan general agent. It offers a variety of youth travel-related products. In 1988, it established the Kang Wen Cultural and Educational Foundation to promote the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC), and International Youth Travel Card (IYTC), providing students with various travel consultations and discounts. Youth can use these cards to get discounts on flights, entrance tickets, and more—with some flight deals offering savings of up to tens of thousands of NT dollars.

Additionally, if you want to explore Europe through study abroad programs, be aware that such travel involves more complex arrangements than regular overseas trips—such as homestays, school selection, and itinerary planning—which can leave many students unsure where to begin. Therefore, many study abroad programs offer carefully curated courses so that students can enjoy their trip while learning with peace of mind. To cater to diverse interests, many programs no longer focus solely on English lessons but also feature distinctive offerings. For example, Jin Zhan exclusively offers an English + Art & Design program in London at the University of the Arts London. In addition to English classes, students can choose from over 20 unique subjects including art, fashion, design, architecture, personal styling, and photography. Take the fashion course, for instance: during class, instructors take students outside to explore London’s street fashion trends. Art classes might involve sketching in art museums or analyzing artworks onsite, all taught in a lively and engaging manner. Students receive an official completion certificate as well as artwork from relevant classes—an ideal memento of their study-travel experience.