Backpacking through Europe - The Budget Trip with Lads
Given a tight budget and just 11 days, this is was actually the worst time of the season to visit Europe . Prices at their peak, everything booked, cities uncomfortably crowded and all tourists’ spots overwhelmingly packed. We chalked out a perfect budget than run out of money halfway or having to make an embarrassing phone call home or friends. To make our trip a little tighter, the Euro too rocketed to Rs 73 -- its peak but it really didn't affect our itinerary. Where to go Our aim was to visit five countries and seven major cities. Europe has largely remained expensive for most travellers from India. However, with smart planning and quite a bit of research made it possible without spending a fortune. We were four and had its own advantages especially looking at safety. We could cut down on expenses simply by purchasing group passes while taking public transportation or even share taxis. It took us more than a week to map our b...