| Europe is an amazing continent. Money should not | | | | trying to find a place to stay. |
| stop you from experiencing its beauty. The sooner | | | | Hostels are very popular in Europe. The further away |
| you can plan your adventure, the more likely you are | | | | from city center and tourist sites the cheaper it will |
| to get the price you want. Airlines and hotels often | | | | be. Make sure you can still easily access the places |
| up their prices the closer you get to the desired | | | | you are interested in seeing. When choosing your |
| travel date. | | | | room, choose one with more beds. Rooms with 6-10 |
| Transportation | | | | beds are cheaper per bed, where as rooms with 2-4 |
| Getting to Europe can be one of your greatest | | | | beds will be more expensive. |
| expenses. If you have saved up any frequent flier | | | | Because youth hostels are so popular in Europe, you |
| points now would be a great time to use them. | | | | may be able to work for your room. Approach the |
| Another option is to get passage on a ship sailing to | | | | person in charge politely and ask if there are any |
| Europe. You can exchange transportation, room and | | | | chores you can do in exchange for your room. They |
| board for work on the ship. | | | | may even be generous enough to give you a meal. |
| The sooner you can book your flight the cheaper it | | | | Food |
| will be. There are many discount airlines in Europe so | | | | Saving money on food when traveling can be the |
| do you research to find the cheapest one. Keep in | | | | most difficult part. You want to eat well and save |
| mind that traveling in Europe is quite popular, there | | | | money at the same time. Experiencing different |
| are also more popular times. If you are traveling in | | | | cultural foods can be one of the best parts of |
| the tourist season, or during a long weekend or | | | | traveling. |
| festival, cheap flights will tend to go a lot faster. If | | | | The easiest way to save money on food when |
| you can't seem to find a reasonable flight price try | | | | traveling in Europe is to keep your eating habits |
| changing your dates. Even by just a few days can | | | | similar to when you are at home. Go to the grocery |
| help. Flights are generally more expensive on | | | | store. Buy bread and make sandwiches in your hotel |
| weekends then during the work week. | | | | room before heading out for the day. Granola bars, |
| Because there are so many discount airlines in | | | | trail mix and fresh fruit are great inexpensive snacks |
| Europe, this can be a great way to travel the | | | | that you can easily bring with you. |
| continent. It is quick and efficient. However if you | | | | Of course you will still want to dine out and |
| want to go on the more scenic route the train is | | | | experience some of the culture in this way. Make |
| perfect. You can buy the Eurail Global Pass which | | | | sure you set a budget for dining out so that you |
| allows you to travel between 18 different countries. | | | | know how often you can afford to do so. |
| You can also purchase a One Country Pass that | | | | Getting Out |
| allows you to travel within that country on the train, | | | | There are tons of free things to do in Europe. Just |
| unlimited, for that month. | | | | walk around and see what you find. Every country, |
| Hitch hiking is a well established tradition in Europe. | | | | city and town is unique so you will never be |
| Families and truck drivers often stop to pick up | | | | disappointed. There are tons of street performers; |
| strangers. Do this at your own discretion though. | | | | dancers, singers, mimes, magicians. People always |
| Never hitch hike alone, at night or in secluded areas. | | | | congregate and watch these free shows. A great |
| When touring a city using taxis and public | | | | way to meet people and find out what everyone is |
| transportation can be pricey. A cheap alternative is | | | | doing. Just hang out where the Europeans hang out. |
| renting a bike or touring on foot. Most cities have a | | | | There are many museums and tourist attractions. A |
| great bike rental system. Both of these options give | | | | good way to save money is to stay away from |
| you the flexibility to stop where you like and go at | | | | these. You can have a great time doing day hikes, |
| your own pace. It's a great scenic way to explore | | | | sightseeing and just riding your bike around the city. |
| the city. Don't worry about getting lost, that's part of | | | | The architecture in Europe is beautiful and distinct in |
| the adventure! | | | | each new place. You will always be able to find |
| Accommodation | | | | something new and interesting to do. |
| Again booking ahead can be key in finding a cheap | | | | Conclusion |
| hotel. It also guarantees that you get what you | | | | Taking an Adventure Vacation to Europe can be |
| want. Good hotels at good prices go quickly. If you | | | | inexpensive and very interesting. You just have to |
| don't want to book in advance then be prepared to | | | | plan ahead and go off the beaten path a little bit. |
| be patient, adventurous and flexible when you are | | | | |