Through this KA155 DiscoverEU Inclusion Action, we want to achieve a very practical youth work outcome: to make international rail mobility realistically accessible for young people with fewer opportunities and to turn it into a supported learning process, not an isolated trip. In youth work practice, we often see that the main barriers are not motivation, but the combination of financial pressure and personal readiness. For many young people with fewer opportunities, travelling abroad is blocked by hidden costs beyond the travel pass: accommodation, food, local transport, deposits, unexpected expenses, insurance-related issues, and the need to book and plan in advance. Even when a young person has the desire to travel, the experience can become unreachable because they cannot afford to “risk” mistakes. In parallel, many face personal and social obstacles: low self-confidence, anxiety about unfamiliar environments, lack of family support, limited access to trustworthy information, and little or no previous travel experience. For deaf young people, additional barriers include communication in stations, safety in unfamiliar settings, and limited accessibility of information. For young people with intellectual disabilities or those from residential care, independent travel can feel overwhelming due to reliance on routine and the need for adapted support. Many of the participants also do not speak a foreign language, which increases stress, reduces autonomy, and can quickly lead to withdrawal from the experience. From a youth work perspective, the project responds to these needs by offering a small-group, mentored, and financially accessible rail travel experience combined with structured preparation, daily support, and guided reflection. The chosen routes are not only logistical choices, but youth work frameworks that support learning and personal development: the “Bulgarian trail on the road of words” uses culture and literature to create meaning and belonging across borders; Sicily (“Vita Lenta”) applies slow travel to reduce pressure and build confidence at an individual pace; and “All Roads Lead to Rome” uses step-by-step progression to strengthen a sense of purpose and achievement. Project objectives : -To support 20 young people with fewer opportunities to discover Europe through rail travel, by removing financial, informational, and organisational barriers and enabling safe and accessible participation in the DiscoverEU experience through group-based mobility activities following thematic routes such as the “Bulgarian trail on the road of words” across Bucharest, Budapest, Salzburg, the Lake Como area, Ljubljana, and Belgrade, as well as the cultural and personal development routes in Sicily and towards Rome. From the perspective of youth work this means lowering the entry threshold to mobility and creating a protected learning environment where participation is possible regardless of income, background, disability, or lack of experience. - To provide continuous mentoring and accompaniment before, during, and after the mobility, supporting participants’ personal growth, autonomy, self-confidence, and learning outcomes, in line with the learning-by-doing approach of non-formal education. Practically, this includes preparation sessions (expectations, safety, budgeting, routes, communication strategies), daily mentoring during travel (support with decisions, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and peer support), and post-mobility follow-up (reflection, recognition of learning, next steps). The aim is gradual autonomy: mentors do not “do everything”, but scaffold learning so young people can increasingly take responsibility. -To foster cultural discovery and European awareness, by encouraging participants to explore diverse cultures, histories, and everyday realities across Europe, reflect on their experiences, and strengthen their sense of European identity, solidarity, and active citizenship. In youth work practice, this is achieved through adapted observation tasks, group discussions, storytelling, and creative documentation that make learning visible even for participants with limited language skills—focusing on experience-based reflection rather than academic performance. Through these objectives, the project aims to transform DiscoverEU experience from a one-time travel opportunity into a meaningful learning journey, empowering young people with fewer opportunities to see Europe as accessible, diverse, and relevant to their personal development. The long-term youth work impact is increased confidence and mobility readiness, improved social and communication competences, and stronger motivation to participate in further learning and civic opportunities at local and European level.