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Lydia Leftcoast

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1. Europe is not cheap

Fri Aug 2, 2013, 10:07 AM

Aug 2013

but I suggest buying the Rick Steves guidebooks, which are full of information for the first-time traveler.

Then figure out an itinerary based on your interests. If you want affordable, stay out of Scandinavia (unfortunately) or Switzerland.

Eat your big meal at noon and go to food courts or supermarket deli counters for your evening meal.

If you're going to be traveling around a lot, get a rail pass, although there is no rail pass that covers both Great Britain and continental Europe. If you're really on a low budget, travel by bus ("coach&quot in the UK.

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Suggestions for Europe on the cheap [View all] a la izquierda Aug 2013 OP

Europe is not cheap Lydia Leftcoast Aug 2013 #1

Thank you! a la izquierda Aug 2013 #2

As Lydia Leftcoast said, Europe is not cheap. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #3

The further south you go, the more bang you will get for your buck. cbayer Aug 2013 #4

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I would rec Barcelona, as Spain is much cheaper than Italy or France, and has great old Roman bettyellen Jan 2014 #6

stick to small towns mainer Jan 2014 #7

Europe CAN be inexpensive!!! GRACIEBIRD Jan 2014 #8

I loved Budapest gopiscrap Jan 2014 #9

thank you!! GRACIEBIRD Jan 2014 #10

yup, I agree gopiscrap Jan 2014 #11

that's awesome!! GRACIEBIRD Jan 2014 #12

were you born in Frankfurt? gopiscrap Jan 2014 #13