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How To Travel On A Shoestring In Europe
If you are an avid traveler, but you have a limited budget, we are going to give you some helpful advise on how to keep costs down when traveling to Europe. The Euro has become very strong during the past couple of years, so wherever you come from these tips will help you to save a lot of money.
1.Do your homework. Don’t just arrive in Europe without knowing where you want to go, where you will be staying and what you want to see. There are numerous budget travel guides out there. Buying one of those will in the end save you a fortune.
2.If you are traveling on your own, try to find a travel partner. Sharing a double room will in most cases slash 30% to 40% off your accommodation cost.
3.Once in Europe, travel by bus rather than by plane. A wise man once said that to fly is the best way to see nothing of a country. If you take the bus you will not only save a lot of money, but you will also see much more of the country and meet many locals in the process.
4.Invest in one of the good quality ebook readers available on the market right now. Without one of these you are most likely going to get bored at night. If you stay at the hostel two or three nights a week, you will save a lot of money. Spend the time reading up about the countries you still plan to visit during your trip.
5.For the fitness conscious among us, make sure to take along your vitamin tablets, your health drinks and your kirkland glucosamine. All these will most likely cost a lot more in Europe than in your own country.
6.If you can get a couple of travelers together, renting a mobile home instead of staying in hotels can save you a fortune. There are many petrol stations with facilities where you can refresh and even take a shower for free or very cheaply. You could also overnight in the parking area if you want, once again saving a lot of money.
7.Make sure you have a working Skype or other instant messaging account before you set off on your trip. Phoning home will cost a lot more than the few cents you will have to pay for the Internet access during the call.
To travel on a shoestring is an excellent (some say the best) way of seeing Europe. Staying in a five star hotel in most cities will cut you off from real life in that city. Staying in a hostel and buying fresh food at the local market every day will allow you to experience the country like one of the locals would. Traveling is a wonderful experience, the value of which can not be calculated in hard currency. Even if you have to sell off an investment or two, such as your nintendo stock, it will all be worth the effort.
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