Too many would-be travellers limit themselves by getting these in the wrong order. Commonly, they dream of going to Paris, get half way through planning their ultimate trip, realise they will never be able to afford it, and then give up entirely. For this reason, budget needs to come first.
For my upcoming trip, we've chosen to spend Christmas in Dortmund, then travel by train across Eastern Europe to Istanbul. I've wanted to see Europe for a long time, and spending time with my family in Dortmund and visiting Eastern rather than Western Europe keeps costs down.
Some tips for keeping travel costs down:
- Fly to a closer destination and travel overland the rest of the way
- Flights between major centres are cheaper than regional, but living costs are cheaper away from major cities
- Stay with friends or family
- Avoid "tourist" places -- eat, drink and shop where the locals do
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