The Euro has become very strong against most other currencies during the past couple of years, pushing up the cost of traveling in Europe tremendously. Following the tips below will help you to save a small fortune while traveling in Europe.
1.Buy yourself a good budget travel guide before you leave. There are a number of very good ones on the market right now. This will not only help you to save money on accommodation and food, but it will also help you to plan your trip better and thereby save on transport costs.
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 you have arrived in Europe, start taking the bus to go from city to city. Flying is more expensive and is simply the worst way to see a country. Taking the bus will save you a lot of money and will also allow you to experience the country and its people in a totally different way.
4.Make sure you buy one of the latest ebook readers before you set off on your travels. Without this you will in all likelihood get bored at night and want to go out every night. While this is certainly fun, it will also push up your daily budget astronomically. Spend 2 or 3 nights at the hostel reading up about the country where you are and the ones where you still want to go.
5.If you are a fitness conscious person, don’t forget to bring along your vitamins, health drinks and kirkland glucosamine – chances are very good that they will cost much more in Europe than in your home 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.Before you leave home, sign up for an instant messaging account, e. G. Skype or Yahoo Messenger. This is by far the cheapest way to stay in contact with the folks back home. Try NEVER to use the telephone in your hotel or hostel room. You might get a very nasty surprise when you check out – they normally load the bill by more than 100%.
The advantages of traveling on a shoestring are numerous. Many travelers swear that this is the only way to really get to know a country. It’s difficult to debate the point: staying with a lovely old lady renting out rooms and buying your food at the local market every day will certainly give you a much better look into daily life in any country than staying in a 5-star hotel and eating caviar every day. This way you won’t have to rob a bank and you can keep your nintendo stock.
