How We Travel Europe on $50 a Day (Per Person)

# How We Travel Europe on $50 a Day

Yes, it's possible! Here's our complete breakdown of traveling Europe on a budget.

## Daily Budget Breakdown

- **Accommodation**: $25-30 (hostels, budget hotels)
- **Food**: $10-15 (groceries, street food, one meal out)
- **Transportation**: $5-10 (walking, public transit)
- **Activities**: $5-10 (free walking tours, one paid attraction)

**Total**: $45-65 per day per person

## Accommodation Hacks

### Hostels
- Book private rooms in hostels (cheaper than hotels)
- Use facilities like kitchens to save on food
- Meet other travelers for tips

### Alternatives
- Airbnb apartments (split with others)
- Couchsurfing (free!)
- House sitting

## Food Strategies

1. **Grocery stores**: Shop at local supermarkets
2. **Picnics**: Buy fresh bread, cheese, fruit
3. **Lunch specials**: Menu del dia in Spain, prix fixe in France
4. **Street food**: Often delicious and authentic
5. **Cook**: If accommodation has a kitchen

## Transportation Tips

- **Walk everywhere**: Best way to see cities
- **Public transit passes**: Daily/weekly passes save money
- **Overnight buses/trains**: Save on accommodation
- **Budget airlines**: Book early, travel light

## Free & Cheap Activities

- Free walking tours (tip-based)
- Museum free days
- Parks and nature (always free)
- Local markets
- Church concerts (often free)

## Money-Saving Apps

- **Accommodation**: Hostelworld, Booking.com
- **Transportation**: Rome2Rio, Omio
- **Food**: Too Good To Go, local delivery apps
- **Activities**: GetYourGuide, free walking tour apps

## Countries for Budget Travel

**Most Budget-Friendly:**
- Portugal
- Croatia
- Poland
- Hungary
- Greece (outside islands)

**More Expensive (but still doable):**
- Switzerland (use Coop supermarkets!)
- Norway (wild camping is legal)
- UK (free museums in London)

The key to budget travel is being flexible, doing research, and embracing the adventure!