1 week vacation to Europe

[maxpro2]

Where would you go? Trying to keep expenses to a minimum.

 

[QuestionGuy]

Frankfurt, Germany......Jesus don't even think about other palces...

If you do go ill give you a few pointers..

 

[Splash Log]

I would recommend eastern-European countries if you are looking to keep expenses down, I spent a lot of time on that side when I went. I found Prague to be the favorite of those cities, cheap and an awesome city, it has nightlife and a lot of stuff to see. Very cheap.

Krakow and Budapest were also fun. None of these countries were on the Euro when I went and I got by on a very tight budget.

Its fun you have a nice excuse to wake up and drink beer because its .75 cents for a .5Liter vs $3 for 8oz of soda or bottled water.

In Krakow me and a friend had an amazing 4 course Italian meal and 2 of their best bottles of wine, 2.5 hour meal, for about $30 a piece.

 

[lnvanry]

I would recommend eastern-European countries if you are looking to keep expenses down, I spent a lot of time on that side when I went. I found Prague to be the favorite of those cities, cheap and an awesome city, it has nightlife and a lot of stuff to see. Very cheap.

Krakow and Budapest were also fun. None of these countries were on the Euro when I went and I got by on a very tight budget.

Its fun you have a nice excuse to wake up and drink beer because its .75 cents for a .5Liter vs $3 for 8oz of soda or bottled water.

In Krakow me and a friend had an amazing 4 course Italian meal and 2 of their best bottles of wine, 2.5 hour meal, for about $30 a piece.

splash is right...stay out of the Euro zone (currency that is)...Pague is great place to start! Easter Europe is a great value destination...If you're going in mid winter, the greek islands aren't too expensive either (santorini is my fave)

 

[maniclion]

I'm an Italy or Paris person you have to find out what kind of activities you want and what kind of experience you want.......if you've never been I'd do a train trip....

http://ezinearticles.com/?Europe-by-Train---The-Best-Way-to-See-Europe-on-a-Budget&id=1559659

 

[Witchblade]

Yes, Europe is a nice country.

 

[Big Smoothy]

Where would you go? Trying to keep expenses to a minimum.

Where you go, is your decision. With all of the variety in Europe, only you can decided. Do some research and dabbling.

As for expenses at a minimum - it's all in Euros.

Just a thought: if you only have a week and want to keep expenses at a minimum, you could try a Latin American destination.

It depends on what you like to see & do, of course.

 

[Splash Log]

Where you go, is your decision. With all of the variety in Europe, only you can decided. Do some research and dabbling.

As for expenses at a minimum - it's all in Euros.

Just a thought: if you only have a week and want to keep expenses at a minimum, you could try a Latin American destination.

It depends on what you like to see & do, of course.

All of Europe is not in Euros, and is no way even comparable when it comes to cost.

 

[Hench]

what time of year? what do you want to do, sight see - relax - winter sports?

 

[DiGiTaL]

Yes, Europe is a nice country.

Nude beaches

 

[Big Smoothy]

All of Europe is not in Euros, and is no way even comparable when it comes to cost.

True it's not all in Euros but I assume it'll be expensive.

Eastern Europe and Croatia are cheaper, of course.

I travelled through Europe for several months 15 years ago by train and learned a lot from it.

I would never consider going back because of the cost.

 

[maniclion]

Go someplace sight see all day and then hop on a train and sleep to your next destination, you can save on hotel stays by doing it that way, of course a place like Paris you might want to stay a couple days....

 

[maxpro2]

Where you go, is your decision. With all of the variety in Europe, only you can decided. Do some research and dabbling.

As for expenses at a minimum - it's all in Euros.

Just a thought: if you only have a week and want to keep expenses at a minimum, you could try a Latin American destination.

It depends on what you like to see & do, of course.

Thanks for the input everyone.

A Latin American destination might be amazing as well. Basically I just need to go somewhere awesome for a week, get away, whether it is hot, cold, Europe, South America, etc.

How long does it take to get a passport these days?

 

[Splash Log]

Thanks for the input everyone.

A Latin American destination might be amazing as well. Basically I just need to go somewhere awesome for a week, get away, whether it is hot, cold, Europe, South America, etc.

How long does it take to get a passport these days?

You should give yourself about a month t to get a passport, although for an expensive premium you can expedite the process and get it in as little as two weeks. Just go to the post office(important: with passport photos from almost any photography store) and fill out the forms, I cant remember what you need to bring with you.

If you are traveling for a week then flights will be a major expense, proportionately, and I would look at cheap flight websites and see where the really good deals are. If you are flexible they will often list "hot deals" or what not with a month or two advance and great rates.