Have you ever dreamed of crossing the borders in Europe without taking any flights? Imagine this: Croissan in Paris for breakfast, pizza in Rome for lunch and beer in Munich with dinner. All without standing in the airports. This dream is possible with euro Global PASS. Yes, even if you have a Philippine passport.
If you travel by budget, there are many ways to save. Choose cheap places to stay. Eat where the locals eat. Use rail passages with discount. They Save tips while traveling will stretch your budget. You can also visit visa -free destinations before or after your Schengen's trip. Just twice check the intake rules for the Philippines.
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Step 1: Start with Schengen Visa
In this article, I will only refer to the French Embassy because I would assume that you will start a trip flying from Manila to Paris.
Let's talk about the most important step – getting a visa. You need a Schengen visa to visit most of Europe. France is a smart choice if your first time you are applying. Paris is also a great starting point.
What do you need to report in the French Embassy:
- Passport is worth at least 3 months
- Proof of travel like flights, reservation of hotel or your full path
- Travel insurance with 30,000 euros in coverage (I used Safetywing)
- Proof of funds such as bank sources or shot of a digital income screen
- A via a letter to explain your travel plans
- Proof of strong relationships with the Philippines (such as a job, business or ownership of land)
Be sure to book your meeting through France-Visa. Send your documents via VFS Global. Sign in at least one month before the scheduled departure.
Tips for Philippine digital nomads
- If you are free to show, show your business license and customer contracts.
- Use PayPal or Mudre Payment records.
- Book hotels on Booking.com that allow free cancellation.
- In your letter, explain that you work online. Say clearly that you will not apply for a job in Europe.
Visa fee
- 90 euros or about 5,700 PHP
- It takes about 15-30 days to process
- Apply France-Visa and to bear on VFS Global
Tip: Say that France is your “main destination” in your viable letter. This is important if you fly and leave Paris.
Step 2: Buy Euroil Global Pass (30 days)
EURIIL GLOBAL PASS enables an unlimited journey to most European trains in 33 countries. This includes 7 in our path. For the Philippine passengers, this is a gamer exchanger. No need to book separate tickets, jumps and go. Fast are usually required reservation.
It is ideal for spontaneous adventures, slow trips and border cups.
Recommended passage:
- EURAIL GLOBAL PASS – 1. Or 2. Class
- Travel how much you want 30 days in a row
- Cost (from 2025):
- 2. Class: 878 euros (about 56,000 PHP)
- 1. Class: EUR 1,175 (around PHP 74,500)
Tip: You can use the euro app to activate your passage. It also helps you find trains, check time and book seats.
For the Philippine passengers, here's what to know:
- Use 30-day continuous euro Global Pass
- Cost: 878 euros for 2. Class or EUR 1,175 for 1st Class (from 2025)
- Where to buy: www.eurail.com
- Activate through euro app: Easy and paperless
If you are a digital nomad, I suggest you go to the 1st class – it offers a quieter coaches, a power outlet and more comfortable workplaces. Pack a headset ia neck pillow for longer train rides. They make the path relaxing.
A sample of 30-day Europe using a train itner for the Philippines
Route: France → Italy → Austria → Germany → Dutch → Luxembourg → Spanish → France (loop)
Here's the real trip I took. It balances sightseeing and work. Great for digital nomades like us.
Day 1-5: Paris, France
- Get to Paris. Pick up your Euro Pass.
- Be sure to visit: Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Louvre, Seine River Cruise
- Coorking location: Anticafé, Hubsy art and craft
Accommodation Tip:
Budget Hostel or Airbnb: 40–60 €/Night
Coworking: 5- € 10/day
Advice: Don't forget your own umbrella!! Paris time can be unpredictable.
Day 6-9: Milan and Venice, Italy
- Take a direct high speed train Paris-Milan (~ 7 hours)
- Spend a day or two in Milan, then train in Venice (~ 2.5 hours)
- Venice: San for Content! Water taxi, channels, gondolas.
Seat bookings:
Great speed trains in Italy require seats reservations (10-15 euros)
Accommodation Tip:
Venice Meter (cheaper than staying on the island)
Day 10–13: Vienna and Salzburg, Austria
- Train Venice to Vienna (~ 7 hours) through picturesque routes
- Vienna: Elegant cafes, classic music, pure coworking spaces
- Daily trip or overnight in Salzburg (home Mozart and The Sound of Music)
Coworking:
Impact Hub Vienna, Packaging House
14. – 17. Day: Munich and Berlin, Germany
- Train to Munich (~ 4 hours), then Berlin (~ 4 hours more)
- Munich: Beer Garden and Bavarian Culture
- Berlin: Urban, Edgy, Digital Nomad Friendly
Coworking:
Betahaus Berlin, Mindspace
For advice: Germany does not require reservations for most ice trains – just jump.
Day 18-21: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Direct train from Berlin to Amsterdam (~ 6 hours)
- Photogenic, casual vibrations adapted to bicycles
- Work in cafes or coworking centers
Accommodation Tip:
Stay in a nearby Utrecht or Haarlem to save money
Ply 22-23: Luxembourg
- Amsterdam to Luxembourg (~ 5 hours)
- Small but charming country-suffered for a two-day stop
Tip: Public transportation is free of charge throughout Luxembourg!
Day 24-28: Barcelona and Madrid, Spain
- Luxembourg to Barcelona (via Paris, ~ 10 hours total with transmission)
- Spanish is cheaper for digital nomade-dodelic food and living together
- Train to Madrid for Flamenko, Tapas and Museums
EURAIL NOTE:
Spanish trains often need reservations (10 – 20 €)
Coworking:
La Vaca in Barcelona, Impact Hub in Madrid
Day 29-30: Return to Paris, France
- Madrid to Paris (~ 9 hours by direct train)
- Surite in Paris with a final visit of the museum or an outburst of the Eiffel Tower
Practical tips for Philippine Digital Nomads
1. Pack a smart, passenger light
You will often jump and turn off the trains. Keep the bracket backpack And a day bag. Believe me – brutal minimalism saves your back, energy and time.
2. Stay connected
Get European esim like Eskima or Holafly. Or buy a French SIM like Orange Holiday. Stay in places with Good Wi-Fi (Code: Katrin8414).
3. Use coworking hubs
Many big cities allow you to pay the day. These places are great for work and encounter with others.
4. Master the euro app
Use it for:
- Train schedule
- Live updates
- Seats reservations
- Activating your passage
5. Improve content creation
Each city provides you with new content options: reels, blogs, YouTube or even a digital course. Document your journey-cat and 30-day series of Europe VGO could help you make up for the costs by entering.
6. Security and solo trips
Europe is relatively safe, but always be awake. Keep your valuables in large cells and book trains during the day.
Why the train travel is perfect for the Philippine nomads
- Time effective: There are no long airport lines. Trains arrive at city centers.
- Ecologically acceptable: Trains pollute less than aircraft.
- Scenic: Enjoy the views while traveling.
- Flexible: Missed the train? Just wait for the next.
The final words from the songs
Traveling through Europe as a Philippine digital nomad is not only possible – it is powerful. This proves that your passport is not a limit but a starting pad.
Also, don't forget to have your Passenger health insurance with you. This will help you feel safe.
So pack your bags, print out a visa, grab a pass and meet me on the trails – waiting in the world.
Faq
EURIIL GLOBAL PASS operates in 33 countries and covers most trains. Some fast and night trains may need bookings. With the euro app, make sure it needs it before boarding.
If the train does not require the reservation of the seat, you can easily board the next available. If the reservation is required, you may need to reserve again and maybe pay a small fee. Always check your options twice in the app.
Yes, especially if you plan to visit more countries. It saves you time and stress from booking many separate tickets. It is also more flexible, so you can easily change your plans without losing money.
About the writer
I am Cyrine, a 19-year-old Philippine writer who juggling a faculty, free work and a messy, exciting way to become a digital nomad. I didn't start with a complete savings account or imaginative equipment. Just a borrowed laptop, a few gigs to write and decide to try. In this column, I will share sincere stories, the tips for the budget and lessons that I learn as a gene z from the Philippines that persecute freedom with remote work. Whether you are curious about your free life, save for your first solo journey or think about how to travel more than a one -off escape: this is your space.
