If you are looking to get away for a break then why not think about backpacking around Europe. Provided you do it properly then you will find that there is plenty to see and do and you won’t even have to spend that much money. You could probably travel around Europe for months with just a couple of thousand in your pocket. The tips below should benefit you if you are planning on travelling around Europe on the cheap.
- If you have a student card make sure that you take this with you. Student cards are not just available to youngsters on full time courses, anyone studying even a part time course can be eligible for a student card. Most tourist attractions in Europe will have a discount for students.
- If you are looking for cheap accommodation then you should consider staying in hostels because these days they are more like hotels but won’t cost you too much. And when you stay in a hostel, you are bound to meet many other travellers who will be able to offer you advice about where you should go. You really can have a lot of fun when you stay in a hostel and on top of that, it will save you plenty of money too.
- You can save money on accommodation by doing your travelling at night time. Travelling in a sleeper cabin on a train will mean that you get a good nights sleep for half the price.
- Travel as part of a group of budget travellers and that way you can save more money. You are sure to meet other backpackers as you move around and it can pay to join up with them.
- You will find that most European cities will have an official tourist guide. These can be a great resource because they tell you about all the bargains and will have lots of free coupons to give you discounts.
On the lookout for Disneyland Paris tickets for that great week away with the kids? Driving is always an option once the tickets have been acquired, but you have to think about European breakdown cover. Getting this cover will give you peace of mind. Make sure you also have European travel insurance.
London may well have reputation for being one of the most expensive places to visit as a tourist, but with a bit of forward planning you can find plenty of things to do for free should you visit the UK’s famous capital. There are so many ways to soak up London’s historic culture and atmosphere without spending a penny.
There are a number of historic locations you can visit for free in London including the famous Trafalgar Square home to Nelson’s Column and the huge Lion statues. Covent Garden Market is near to this area and here you can watch some excellent street performers for nothing. Performers in this area have to be licensed and audition to earn their spot, so will be a cut above the average street performer. The area is well known for its shops so you can enjoy a bit of window-shopping too without spending any money if you are on a budget.
During the summer months and every other day in the winter you can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and if you get there early enough may even be able to watch from the front gates of the palace. The ceremony takes place at 11.30 AM on the forecourt, inside the gates of the palace.
Most of London’s major museums and art galleries are free to visitors and although some exhibitions within these museums must be paid for you can mostly spend a few hours browsing around for nothing. Free museums and galleries include The British Museum, the Natural History Museum, The Tate Modern, The V & A, The National Gallery, The Science Museum and The Museum of London Docklands to name just a few!
There are lots of free parks and gardens that you can visit when in London. The oldest Royal Park is St James Park where you can take in great views of Buckingham Palace. During the summer months free concerts are held at the park so it is worth taking a look at the schedule. Another Royal Park is Regents Park, which has beautifully maintained gardens including Queen Mary’s Rose Garden and the Wildlife Garden. Kensington Gardens next to Hyde Park is home to the famous Peter Pan statue and the Diana Memorial Playground.
It is free to view the inside of London’s Westminster Abbey if you are coming to attend one of the regular services. Evensong takes place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 5pm and at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. The famous Westminster Abbey Choir performs at Evensong and the service is considered to be one of the most beautiful and moving. If not attending a service at the Abbey there is an admission fee to go inside and look round.
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