I AM FLYING FROM THE USA. I am visiting in no particular order as of yet: Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and either Krakow or Wroclaw for a month. I plan on train between the countries when I am there. I am asking about just my arrival and departure from Europe. I have found flights round trip for two people open jaw fly into Prague and fly out of Vienna for 1490 round trip for two people and fly into Budapest and fly out of Vienna for 1496 and then fly into Prague and fly out of Budapest for 1793 and then lastly fly into Budapest and fly out of prague for 1722. So obviously I save the most money with the firs two, but as I have not been to central Europe before, unsure how well trains are connected between these countries, I don’t want to backtrack or go back to cities I already went to and waste time and money, am I really saving money with the cheaper flights? From my research people/AI recommends the second two as you start from the most north and end up in the most south or vice versa, but it’s 300 more total. Just wondering if anyone could help me out and tell me if I chose the cheaper flights, would there still be a logical and reasonable train route? I was thinking Prague>Krakow>Budapest>Bratislava>Vienna or Budapest>Krakow>Prague>Bratislava>Vienna if I went with the cheaper flights. I’m just not sure if those are connected well and how long the trains would be. Thanks!

For a 17-year-old and 18-year-old backpacking together across Dublin, Rome, Venice, the Dolomites, Croatia, Switzerland, Paris, and Amsterdam, what are the cheapest hostels that allow me being under-18 shared rooms preferably because they’re cheaper but all suggestions are helpful

Also In crazy expensive spots like Dublin, Venice, the Dolomites, the Swiss Alps (Interlaken/Lauterbrunnen/Kandersteg), Paris, and Amsterdam, what are the best nearby towns or outer neighborhoods with cheap hostels that still have good transportation. All advice is seriously thankful thank you so much

Hi guys,

I'm an Irish student and as part of our business society in college, there's a quest around central/eastern Europe to raise money for Movember (12th-15th). I myself will fundraise for the money going to the charity seperately in Ireland, before the quest begins.

However, the interesting part is that we are given 2-3 locations to get to and spend the day. We are NOT ALLOWED to spend our own money and must rely on the goodwill of the public to help us pay for accomodation/food/travel to next city etc.

The quest ends in Zagreb, so by that logic me and my group will be spending a day in places such as Vienna, Budapest, Ljubljana, etc. (My guesses).

With this said, I was wondering if people have advice on how we might be able to raise money from the public to aid in our quest without fully begging. We dont mind doing stupid shit like dares or helping out people with everyday things, we just need a bit of money for cheap hostels and/or train tickets to our destinations. Accommodation wise, we'll probably on need to pay for 2 hostels. We may need 2/3 ways of travel (likely trains).

Any suggestions are appreciated as we're open to anything really, just trying to spread some awareness for men's mental health while having a bit of fun around Europe for a few days (while having somewhere to sleep haha).

Thanks!

I’m in the earlier stages of planning a trip for next year (most likely) and I’m looking for some advice. If you were planning a trip for about 6-8 weeks (like I said, early stages) and you wanted to visit the UK and a bit of Europe, where would you go and in what order?? The order is honestly what I’m mostly stuck on, and also how long to dedicate to different places!

Basic parameters:

Flying from Toronto, and definitely want to include Scotland, England, and Wales, but would really like to also include some time in Europe as well.

Current very rough idea was 3 weeks in the UK and 3 weeks in Europe, but it’s very open to change and I’m most curious as to what cities/counties others would choose and what order you’d go in!

Hi everyone, I’m an Aussie who’s about to go on a working holiday in France, and tbh in a little worried about finances and how I’m going to live. I might just be anxious and overthinking it. I’ll have 7k aud by the time I leave for France which is roughly 4.38k euros. I speak B1 level of French, but I’m sure I need to improve it a lot more to get a job.

The reason I’m posting Is because I find this style of travelling interesting, and if I can save as much money as possible, I absolutely will. My intentions for going on this trip is to improve my French, and try new things.

my question is: How can I live cheaply on a budget in France?

I’ll spend 2 weeka Lyon looking for a job, but if I can’t find one then I’ve already started trying to get some reservations on Worldpackers, but so far 2 of my requests have been denied because of the time of year I’m booking being winter in Europe.

Where do I even live in Lyon if I do find a job.

i’m asking because I see you guys seem to be a lot more knowledgeable on this subject and I’d be super frateful if you could help me out on some tips. I’m going to keep checking this subreddit because I see some posts already dedicated to this topic, however more broadly towards cheaply travelling in Europe rather than just France.

thanks guys.

Hi I’m a foreigner first time to visit Buenos Aires. The inflation remains a serious issue there. And their 21% VAT and city tax are a burden. So I plan to budget my expenses on hostel, food and some shopping. Can anyone share some insights on paying wisely and avoid service fee? Does Visa credit card get a good rate close to blue dollar, or exchange dollar bills to peso work better? Can western union get better exchange rate than the above?

My stay is about 3 weeks, then travel to Chile.

Thank you for the help!

I wanted to see a bit of Switzerland before heading to Italy, but a week there wasn’t going to work with my budget. So I did two nights in Lucerne, then Milan and Bologna.

The hostel in Lucerne was still more than I wanted to pay for a dorm bed. Having a kitchen helped, though. I bought bread, eggs, yogurt and pasta at the supermarket and actually used what I bought. Nothing exciting, but it left me with money for the rest of the trip.

Lunch was usually a sandwich by the lake. I carried snacks too, because I kept getting hungry while walking around and those little purchases were adding up.

I skipped the mountain excursions this time. Would’ve loved to do one, but I was happy wandering around town and spending time by the water. Two nights felt enough for the version of Switzerland I could afford.

Then I took the train to Milan. Checked a few sites for the same departure and ended up booking through Eutrain because it was cheapest when I looked.

I only stayed briefly in Milan before heading to Bologna. Dorms again, but somewhere I could walk back to easily. I’d rather pay a little more for that than save on the bed and spend the difference getting around.

Food was easier on my budget in Italy. Mostly sandwiches or pizza for lunch, with a few sit-down dinners. After cooking at the hostel in Switzerland, going out for a plate of pasta felt like a treat.

Glad I kept Switzerland in the trip. I couldn’t do everything I wanted there, but a couple of days by the lake followed by more time in Italy worked out really well.

Should I go to Malaysia or Switzerland? Both of them want to experience the local scenery and culture. In Malaysia, I want to focus on hiking by the sea and playing in the water. In Switzerland, I mainly want to climb mountains, hiking and see small towns. How should I choose based on the above conditions? I am still a student who may not have enough money. Please help me make a plan to go and where to live.

I want to go to Europe for a few weeks. My plan was start in Thessaloniki and go thru Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, to Slovenia. But the busses look cheaper but look like there are so many transfers, where as Flix bus (never has bathrooms and rarely stops:( ) is a more direct route per country, but is more $$, and what if I have to pee lol.

Are the train transfers as hard as they look? I’m Canadian and we never use trains!! Haha.

I live in Glasgow and want to take weekend trips to different countries, so I was wondering which countries are the cheapest and easiest to travel to. I’m also open to exploring beautiful cities in Scotland if you have any recommendations!

I have about 10 days free this fall and I honestly don't care where I go. Europe, Central America, Caribbean, whatever. For once I kind of want to find a flight that looks good and figure out the vacation afterward.

Except I've apparently forgotten how to search for flights when I don't have a destination lol.

How do you guys do this? Make a shortlist first? Check a bunch of different airports? I thought having no destination would make this easier but now I just have an absurd number of tabs open.

Hello, my upcoming flight to Buenos Aires however the arrival time is terribly at 3AM at Ezeiza airport. Anyone experiencing early arrivals over there? how did you find kiosk to buy a SUBE card then get on public bus line 8 to city center? And is it possibly find a budget saving hostel that accepts early check-in?

Any help is appreciated!

Im trying to find the best travel credit cards for someone who travels enough to use points but definitely is not living in airports. Natural Intelligence Best Money, The Points Guy and issuer sites have been my starting points. Im comparing annual fees, transfer partners, travel credits and protections more than lounge access since I only take a few trips each year. Which benefits have ended up being useful in real life instead of just sounding good on the benefits page?

I’m thinking about spending a month in the Outer Banks this winter while working remotely. Are the monthly rental rates noticeably cheaper in the winter compared to summer, or is it one of those “discounts” that don’t seem that great once you factor in heating costs? Also, is the off-season pretty isolating, or are enough businesses still open year-round?

Im able to do the other highlights in Kazakhstan for around 50 USD like Bozzrhyra so Im happy with that. But to see mt botky it seems that around 200 to 300 USD is the price tag. Did you guys like it or overated? Its like buying a plane ticket haha

I'm Mexican and planning a solo round-the-world trip. My current idea is to fly from Mexico City to Guatemala between November 3 and 8, 2026, then continue through Central and South America before linking the other continents according to cost, season and logistics.

The challenge I have in mind is at least five countries in each of six regions: North America (including Central America), South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. That means at least 30 countries, counting Mexico as one of the five in North America. My premise is not to return to Mexico until I complete the challenge.

I have no fixed end date. I want to travel slowly, stay longer somewhere I enjoy, and change my route if I meet people or find something interesting.

My plan so far:

• Starting budget: about 60,000 Mexican pesos (MXN), plus around 6,000 MXN per month in recurring income.

• Travel style: hostels, public transport, buses, trains, ferries and budget flights when practical. I'm also considering accommodation exchanges or volunteering after checking the applicable immigration rules.

• Luggage: one backpack, including what I need to film and edit.

• Documents: Mexican passport, US visa and Canadian eTA.

• Content: I'd like to document the process and explore collaborations or content income that might help extend the trip.

• Interests: cities, small towns, markets, local food, volcanoes, nature, beaches and hostels where I can meet people. Keeping costs low and staying safe matter to me.

I'd especially appreciate a budget reality check and experience from long-term shoestring travelers:

1. What daily or monthly hostel-and-public-transport budget would you plan for Guatemala and the rest of Central America? Which stops give good value for longer stays?

2. Which countries would you combine to keep travel between them affordable while reaching five per region? How would you approach five countries in Oceania on a shoestring?

3. How realistic are my starting funds and recurring monthly income for this plan? If you've traveled long-term, where did you spend what per month, and which costs caught you off guard?

4. What would you book before leaving versus keep flexible, especially intercontinental flights, accommodation and insurance?

5. What would you change if you started again, including borders, luggage, money, pace, or balancing travel with making content?

If part of this is unrealistic, please say so. Actual routes, trip lengths and things you'd do differently would help, especially from people traveling on a Mexican passport.

Hey everyone! I am a 22-year-old female and I really want to visit Thailand and Vietnam for a moonth, but I currently have nobody to go with. I am strongly considering traveling completely solo and staying in social hostels to meet people along the way, but since I’ve never done this before, I’m looking for some honest advice.

Is Vietnam & Thailand generally safe for a solo female traveler, and what are the main safety hazards or scams I should look out for? I would also love to hear any tips on how to easily make friends in hostels, or any suggestions on the best way to connect with other travelers while I'm out there. Any advice would be amazing!

Hello everyone!

So in the end of this month I'll be in Milan for about 4 days, mostly to watch Milan x Inter, but I'll also like to visit some other places and enjoy the city while I'm there.

I already booked the hotel and the tickets, so aside those costs I was wondering if 300 euros would be a decent amount to spend with mostly food and transport over there... I don't intend to go on fancy restaurants or anything of the like, but I'd like to enjoy the best way I can, so would this amount be enough for about 4 days?

I don't have any plans of doing this soon, but I have been trying to figure out a cheap way to visit Hawaii for a while. Does anyone have any tips to travel as cheap as possible while still staying safe?

My thought was using campgrounds instead of hostels, as the hostels are pretty expensive.

We have rented a vacation home near Perpignan for the end of October, and I will ride there with my motorcycle. I have planned to take 6 or so days to go from Luxembourg to Perpignan. The route is not fixed but I want to visit some underrated areas, mainly along the Rhone, into the Provence and Occitania. I'm searching for affordable accommodation now, esp budget hotels, bed&breakfasts or camping sites with chalets (I don't want to bring my own tent). Unfortunately, season is coming to an end in October and many camping sites are already closed. So, I'm asking if you have some nice ideas for budget accommodation. I know of BB-Hotels which are affordable and don't seem too bad, but they aren't that nice for a vacation (I think). I see them as a last resort choice.

Thanks in advance!

Hi! Me (19f) and my friend want to travel internationally but im concerned about safety and budget mainly as its their first time abroad and theyve never been on a plane. Ive been to europe once so i was thinking going there again would be ideal but were also broke college kids so i was wondeeing if anyone had some safe budget countries in mind or tips on what to look for.

Hi! I'm 30 years old, bored, and a broke student who's been struggling for the last 5 years. Now, I want to travel around Europe for 10–14 days on a tight budget. Preferably France and Italy, but I'm open to taking trains or ferries through different countries and hitting up more places along the way.

I preferably want to stay in a small village or town where I can experience nature and see how the locals live.

Do you have any tips? Like what kind of train ticket I should buy (monthly pass or single tickets), and where to find the cheapest places to stay? I'm social, outgoing, and curious about people, so I'd love to go to places where I can easily meet others.

I know this budget is tight, so please only reply if you have any tips or ways to help me pull it off. I’m looking for encouragement and advice rather than reasons why it won't work.

I am trying to plan a trip to Buenos Aires, and Im traveling from San Diego, but I only have about $ 1,500 for the trip and am wondering if it is possible.

I want to go from Wednesday, September 30th, to Wednesday, October 7 (It doesnt have to be a week, but I have to leave on the 7th or 8th).

I plan on using the least amount of money possible, so no expensive steakhouses, or restauraunts, and exploring the city and learning new and cool things about Buenos Aires.

I am worried about the Airbnb prices and traveling (if I need it), and other necessities for vacations.

I am a huge Messi/FC Barcelona fan, but I've never seen him play live, and I believe he'll retire this year, so this is my last chance to see him play, and I want to watch him live for his last game for Argentina.

That game is the 6th of October, and I am waiting for the price of the tickets to be released, but they shouldn't be more than a couple hundred.

If you know any tips or suggestions on how to handle the trip, please let me know- anything that you've done to save money/cut costs and whatnot.