Three Travel Tips: Ways to Save Money in Europe

Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 08.09.07 | 11:03 AM ET

Travel tips are easy to find on the Internet, but some are better than others. Each week, we’ll bring you World Hum-approved travel tips from around the Web.

1) Eat seasonally. “Germans go crazy for white asparagus. Italians lap up porcini mushrooms. And Spaniards gobble their snails (caracoles)—but only when waiters announce that they’re fresh today. You’ll get more taste for less money throughout Europe by ordering what’s in season.”—Rick Steves.

2) Stay local. “To stay within budget, choose places that are relatively close together. Your trip’s cost will greatly increase if you want to hop around all of Europe in a short time. If you have less than a month, pick a region and hit various places in that area. For your next trip, choose a different area. If you try to do too much, you’ll end up broke and exhausted.”—Kayla Webley, Scripps Howard News Service.

3) Sleep on a train. “Your long-haul transportation and accommodations are taken…care of and you gain one more day for exploration. Bring a meal and snacks with you, since the dining car prices are often outrageous. Water is essential and will help you avoid that hangover effect if you do not sleep well. If you decide against the sleeper-car, an inflatable neck-pillow is important.”—Ray Bangs, at Transitions Abroad.

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Photo of white asparagus by dsearles, via Flickr (Creative Commons).