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I'm in Israel now volunteering and plan on backpacking through Europe, maybe 7 cities in a month. Its cheap to get there from here but the cheapest flight I found home is from Heathrowe for 3-400 pounds but I may not even want to go to London. Anyone know if another location to depart from is cheaper. I also plan on couch surfing and spending minimal amounts of cash on hostels. I am concerned with getting around, what I need, what I don't need with me. Eurorail passes are a lot of money, an input on cheap sources, strategies for this will help also. Plan on flying into Rome, then hitting (not in right order), Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Budapest...taking other suggestions. Im concerned with getting to Heathrowe, that could also be costly. Taking any and all comments, please help me make this happen in the smoothest and most cost effective way. Thanks all in advance!