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DIY European Travel on the Cheap

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DIY European Travel on the Cheap!

Episode 270 with Meredith Curtis and Felice Gerwitz

Did you know that DIY European travel on the cheap is possible? Is traveling to Europe a far-off dream due to finances, time, or both? In this podcast, Meredith shares how her entire family went to Italy and how they did it on a shoestring budget! If you’ve ever wanted to take a European vacation, this podcast provides helpful and money-saving tips!

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Show Notes: DIY European Travel on the Cheap

1.Research: Where do you begin? With research of course. Sometimes group travel companies can provide deals but many times DIY deals are better. Compare and contrast.

  • Do I want to be with a group or just my family? This is where DIY travel on the cheap comes in, do your research and you may find amazing deals.
  • Do I want to explore “off the beaten track places,” or tried and true?
  • What is the must-see list?
  • What is the secondary list, would be nice but only if we have the time or the funds.
  • Talk to other people, what do they say about traveling?
  • Use guides such as those recommended by Meredith: DK Travel Guides
  • Watch travel videos
  • Keep a Pinterest travel board
    1. Tours:
      • What are the benefits to your family?
      • Cost vs. convenience?
      • Benefits of both.
      • Find cheap tours on Groupon, Travelzoo, Gate One Travel, Tour Radar
      • Tours provide guide who speaks the language
        1. Foreign Country Concerns:
          • Know the rules and regulations.  Here is a great podcast on Travel and First Aid Tips
          • Churches: must have arms covered for women and no short-shorts
          • Currency
          • Transportation
          • Speaking the language
            1. Travel and Transportations
              • Planes:
                • Keep hydrated
                • Wear comfortable clothing/ shoes
                • Bring headphones
                • Earplugs for altitude changes
                • Chew gum, or let little ones drink when taking off or landing
                • Trains
                  • Foreign currency or buy a ticket for all trains (metro cards)
                  • Schedules and timelines
                  • Rush (don’t get caught separated – it happens!) Stay together.
                  • Rental Cars:
                    • Only if you have experience driving in foreign country!
                    • Rules are different (suggestions in some!)
                    • European cars tend to be small
                    • Buses:
                      • Foreign currency or buy a ticket to ride all
                      • Schedules
                      • Less expensive
                      • Some drive very fast!
                        1. Packing
                          • Suitcases
                            • Rolling clothes to save space
                            • Pack for comfort
                            • No valuables
                            • Small containers – toiletries
                            • Disposables
                            • Leave room for souvenirs
                              1. Souvenirs:
                                • Keeps sakes
                                • Magnets
                                • Keychains

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