How to afford a European vacation...
I haven't posted for a while, largely because my internet access in Berlin left a lot to be desired. I blame communism. That is probably not the problem, but that is what I blame. :) Rather than spend a lot of time going over the ins and outs of my last few weeks in Europe, I'l start with another how-to (in my opinion). I found my European summer was, for the most part, very affordable. And many of you are thinking "yeah, right". But I'm serious... here are a few of my take aways for how to afford your own summer in Europe. 1. Choose one destination and live in it. Aside from airline tickets, housing will be your biggest expense. Over the years, I have learned that apartments or vacation homes are much cheaper than hotels for a lengthy stay. For a day or two, there's no real difference. For more than 3 days, an apartment will generally save you money, especially if you are traveling with friends or family. My Fr...