In this section read our reviews on everything from our favorite socks and underwear to backpacks and other travel services. Want to live like a local? Try Airbnb. Read our Airbnb Review to see why Airbnb is one of our top choices for finding great places to stay and see our top tips for finding the perfect rental.
Contiki tours are a very popular travel option that thousands of people take each year. Read my Contiki Tour Review to see the good and bad of Contiki tours and determine if this is a good option for you. See why Hostelworld is my top choice for finding and booking hostels in Europe. Read my Hostelworld Review and learn the strategies we use to find the best hostels. This section features general travel tips for everything from spotting tourist scams and fashion advice to solo travel pointers and group travel tips.
Using your smartphone and data plan in Europe can be costly. How are you going to travel around Europe — with friends, with your significant other or maybe you want to travel solo? Check out these articles to help you make the most of your travels. Worried about using your electronics in Europe? The websites we use to book and plan our travels.
Some of our favourite under-the-radar towns include Olomouc in the Czech Republic, a pint-sized Prague with less people and more charm and cobblestones , and Berat , a gorgeous Albanian town where row after row of Ottoman buildings loom down at you from the sides of a steep valley. Take some basic precautions to stay safe. Related tailor-made travel itineraries for Spain. Pick your season wisely If you decide to travel during the peak summer season, try heading east — the Balkan coastline, the Slovenian mountains and Baltic cities are all fantastic places for making the most of your money.
Eat like a local You'll come across some of the world's greatest cuisines on a trip to Europe, so make sure to savour them. Find the freebies continued below Related Rough Guides travel guides. In-depth, easy-to-use travel guides filled with expert advice. Get outdoors It can be tempting to focus backpacking through Europe on a succession of capital cities — but you'd be missing out on a lot.
Allow yourself the odd splurge One advantage of budget travel is that it makes splurging all the sweeter — and for a little "flashpacking" guidance, we include Treat Yourself tips throughout our latest Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget. Hit the beach Clubbed and pubbed out? A smile and confidence will go a long way while traveling solo, so stay assertive and use your street smarts at all times. Be smart about your plans, but if something does go wrong, laugh it off, go with the flow and enjoy your time.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Thanks for reading! The Best Cities to Travel Alone. Diving the Silfra Fissure in Iceland. The Best Luxury Honeymoon Destinations. Most Adventurous Trips for Couples.
How to Travel the World for Free. Unique Ways to Volunteer Abroad. Ethical Animal Encounters Around the World. Best Eco Luxury Hotels in the World. Easy Ways to Use Alternatives to Plastic. Office Essentials for Working from Home. Tips for Growing Healthy Longer Hair. Inspiration for No Heat Hairstyles. My Favorite Hats for Traveling.
If you are cycling throughout Europe, look into Warmshowers. Warmshowers is a free community similar to Couchsurfing, but for touring cyclists. Bikesurf is another non profit sharing community where you can rent out bikes for free or very cheap from locals throughout your visit!
A great website to use to find the cheapest way to get anywhere within Europe is Busradar. Busradar is a search engine for bus trips in Europe, however they also incorporate trains and BlaBlaCar in their searches. They are only telling you that because they got free passes in exchange for writing a post! They would probably never buy it themselves, and yet they are recommending the shit out of it. Skip the pass, save money and take buses instead! Then fly with budget airlines.
Most European countries charge an extra fee when you purchase your bus ticket directly from the bus driver. To avoid the extra fee, purchase your bus ticket ahead of time at a tobacco shop or newsstand.
These countries actually use the honor system, which means if you are caught by one of the undercover patrollers, you will pay a hefty fine! Surprisingly good quality meat, produce, and everything else for that matter are cheap in European supermarkets, which means you save money by cooking your own meals. If you want to eat at least one meal a day at a restaurant, we recommend it be for lunch. Filling and cheap. Did you know there is a pay-what-you-want all-you-can-eat buffet in Vienna and they are open 23 hours a day?
There are several pay-what-you-want restaurants in Europe where you can eat a nice healthy meal without worrying if you can afford it or not. Popular European cities have water fountains everywhere, so instead of buying water bottles just refill your refillable water bottle to save money and the planet! However, be wary of drinking tap water in Eastern Europe.
There may not be as much cheap street food as there is in Thailand or Guatemala , but there is still some in Europe. Also, avoid eating street food in touristy areas where they will charge more. Most supermarket chains sell hot or cold sandwiches, salads, and other to-go meals for cheap. Okay, this is for the super budget backpacker.
However, know that this is not always a guaranteed meal. Everyone knows beer is cheap, especially in Germany. But the more you drink, the more money you are going to drink away!
Between pm bars and sometimes restaurants have aperitivos! The trick is to sip slowly and socialize, that way you eat a meal or two worth of food for the price of one drink! For the price you pay for a glass of wine in a restaurant in France or Italy, you can buy a whole bottle of wine at the supermarket. Grab some cheese, fresh baked bread, cold cut meat, fruits and of course wine, and have a picnic at the local park! To avoid this fee, take your meal to go if you can. Water and bread are rarely free in European restaurants.
Better safe than sorry. You can find free walking tours in practically every European city, so take advantage of them. Free walking tours are a great way to explore and learn about the city without paying for it well almost, since technically you have to tip the guide! Visit attractions you really want to see, or have an interest in! Spend money and time on the stuff you enjoy!
From Mount Olympus in Greece to the snowy cone tops of the Austrian Alps, Europe has some of the most impressive mountains in the world, so why not hike a few! All you need is a pair of good hiking shoes , a list of easy to climb mountain trails and determination :. Not only are they less crowded than European beaches, they are absolutely gorgeous and tranquil!
Cities are purposely design for you to spend money. Almost everything you do will require you to take money out of your wallet! Therefore, get out of the city to visit the countrysides and fall in love with nature! Many museums in Europe have free days, so do some research ahead of time to see when popular museums are free!
0コメント