When traveling to Europe, there are a few key ways to get more of an experience for less money. Getting time off and actually getting over there are the two hardest parts of traveling that far from home. Since Europe is one of the most interconnected continents, it is very easy to get to experience more than just one city throughout your travels. You may think that this would be too pricey for your budget, but the truth is, it’s extremely easy and relatively inexpensive.
The first thing you need to do is decide whether you want to explore one country in depth or experience a few in the same region or even if you want to go to two completely unrelated countries. You have to be willing to do a little bit of research, but the amount you could save would be well worth it. You could even use that money for extra fun while you’re abroad.
A magical thing about Europe is the vast number of trains and busses that go throughout countries, connecting multiple places to your original destination. Depending on the size of the country or the distance you are going to travel will determine whether you take a local bus, something like the Mega Bus, or a train, such as the European Rail.
When destinations are further apart or difficult to get to, I would suggest looking at airlines. Sticking to local, European airlines is usually the cheapest option because they regularly conduct flights throughout the area. Many places that you would never think were related can sometimes be, such as Oslo, Norway and Barcelona, Spain. Many people from Norway vacation in Spain during the winter to escape the cold, so surprisingly, flights between the two places are not expensive and occur regularly. Also, it is very difficult to get from parts of Italy to Greece, so flying may be the best option.
Whether you are going to experience one country, a region, or two separate places, there are easy ways to help make the world feel a little smaller. You can start anywhere and end somewhere completely different. Putting in the hours planning will be worth it, I promise you.
