The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget (Travel Guide eBook)

Jonathan Bousfield

Description

The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget has all you need to know for an out-of-this-world trip that won't affect your credit rating. Leave financial woes behind and get to grips with every corner of the continent, from awe-inspiring Stonehenge to the jaw-dropping Sistine Chapel, blissful beaches on Croatia's Brac and cool beers in Budapest's ruin pubs.

Handy itineraries will help you decide your route, clear, colour-coded maps let you plan your days and gorgeous photos will have you rearing to go. Combined with in-depth descriptions of all the key sights and painstakingly researched recommendations for the best hostels, hotels, campsites, cafés, restaurants, bars and clubs, The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget reveals the continent in all its glory, without breaking the bank.

And if you do feel like splashing out occasionally, "treat yourself" boxes offer inspiration - take a dip in the rooftop pool at Bath's Thermae Spa or track down Wroclaw's most mouthwatering pierogi, for example.

Make the most of your European adventure with The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget that includes countries like Albania, Austria, Belgium & Luxembourg, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Morocco, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.

Sujets

• Travel
• Europe

Informations

• Publié par: Apa Publications
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 3
• EAN13: 9780241307687
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 111 Mo

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THE ROUGH GUIDE TOA COMPACT CONTINENT packed with unmissable sights,
spectacular scenery and castles, cathedrals and cobbled squares
galore, not to mention Michelin-starred restaurants and
eyepoppingly expensive hotels, Europe could easily blow your budget
on day one of your big trip. Let the Rough Guide show you how EUROPE
to make the most of everything it has to offer, from Renaissance
masterpieces and bustling markets to wild swimming and dancing ON A BUDGET
till dawn, all without breaking the bank.
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5th EDITION
USA $27.99
Can $34.99
UK £17.99
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INSIDE THIS BOOK START YOUR JOURNEY WITH ROUGH GUIDES
INTRODUCTION What to see, when to go, author picks, ideas and more
ITINERARIES Plan your route around the continent
BASICS Pre-departure tips and practical information
THE GUIDE Comprehensive, in-depth guide to 36 countries, with highlights, expert
reviews, language tips and full-colour maps throughout
We’ve fl agged up our favourite places – a perfectly sited hotel, an atmospheric café, a special
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THE ROUGH GUIDE TO
EUROPE
ON A BUDGET
written and researched by
Jonathan Bousfeld, Tim Burford, Kiki Deere, Marc Di Duca,
Darragh Geraghty, Emma Gibbs, Lottie Gross, Matthew Hancock,
Eva Hibbs, Daniel Jacobs, Anna Kaminski, Gabriella Le Breton,
Phil Lee, Norm Longley, John Malathronas, Olivia Rawes, Terry
Richardson, Emma Thomson, Kate Turner, Jeroen van Marle,
Steve Vickers, Neville Walker, Luke Waterson and Matt Willis roughguides.com
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Contents
INTRODUCTION 4
Where to go 8 Ideas 14
When to go 12 Itineraries 22
Author picks 13
BASICS 28
Getting there 29 Festivals and annual events 37
Getting around 31 Work and study 38
Accommodation 36 Travel essentials 40
THE GUIDE 47
1 Albania 47 19 Lithuania 697
2 Austria 61 20 Macedonia 715
3 Belgium & Luxembourg 87 21 Montenegro 727
4 Bosnia-Herzegovina 113 22 Morocco 741
5 Bulgaria 127 23 The Netherlands 773
6 Croatia 153 24 Norway 801
7 Czech Republic 183 25 Poland 831
8 Denmark 207 26 Portugal 859
9 Estonia 237 27 Romania 895
10 Finland 255 28 Russia 915
11 France 275 29 Serbia 939
12 Germany 351 30 Slovakia 957
13 Great Britain 415 31 Slovenia 977
14 Greece 495 32 Spain 997
15 Hungary 545 33 Sweden 1083
16 Ireland 569 34 Switzerland 1113
17 Italy 603 35 Turkey 1139
18 Latvia 681 36 Ukraine 1177
SMALL PRINT & INDEX 1193
OPPOSITE TREKKING IN THE TATRA MOUNTAINS, SLOVAKIA PREVIOUS PAGE CASA BATLLÓ, BARCELONA, SPAIN
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Introduction to
Europe
Europe presents an irresistible challenge to the budget traveller. A potent
mix of culture, landscape and history on the one hand and a cash-gobbling
monster on the other, sticking to your daily allowance can prove tricky.
But learn to zone out the “Spend! Spend! Spend!” siren song of its myriad
restaurants, bars and shops and you’ll fnd that this compact little continent
is simply the world’s greatest labyrinth. From London’s Royal Parks and
Amsterdam’s canals to Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and Germany’s Berlin Wall,
just getting tangled up in its sights is a huge draw – you can do the Algarve,
the Alps and the Arctic, all in one trip. There’s time travel here too: with
Stonehenge and Ephesus, cathedrals and castles, châteaux and palaces
(not to mention statement-making modern architecture), Europe’s
man-made structures zoom you through millennia of civilization, a
tumultuous history that scars and bejewels the continent by turns.
With its cultural kaleidoscope shifting not just from one country to the next but between
towns and villages, relatively short distances can mean profound changes – bang for your
backpacking buck, in other words, especially with the average gap-year trip getting shorter.
And you needn’t miss out even in some of the world’s most sophisticated cities, with many
iconic European experiences mercifully light on the pocket: think of aperitivo time in Rome,
blini in Moscow, the freebie wonders at London’s British Museum and bargain lunchtime
concerts in Paris or Dublin. You will have to spend a few bob, of course. Accommodation
and travel are bound to devour a fair chunk of your funds; the glass-half-full response is,
“What do I spend the rest on?”. Start by giving your taste buds the ride of their lives, be it
in a Lyon bouchon, a smoky Turkish ocakbaşi, at a market or on the hoof (see Ideas, p.19).
Don’t be tempted to skip breakfast, either – an oven-fresh croissant or calorie-jammed “full
English” are not to be missed, and all the more important in a
morning-after-the-nightbefore context, especially since Europe lives for the wee hours. Whether it’s Berlin and
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London’s hipster dives, famenco in Seville, Budapest’s ruin bars or craft beer and organic
wines in Bologna, there are countless reasons to stay up till sunrise. For fun en masse, check
out the continent’s festivals (see Ideas, p.16) – both traditional and modern – and the
outdoor activities that animate its wide-open spaces (see Ideas, p.21), from horseriding in
Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains to surfng on Portugal’s gnarled Alentejo coast. One advantage of
budget travel is that it makes splurging all the sweeter – for a little fashpacking guidance,
keep an eye out for our Treat Yourself tips throughout the Guide.
With just a few exceptions (see p.41), red tape won’t be an issue thanks to Europe’s
unique “open borders” policy – you can travel hassle-free between countries that were once
ferce enemies. To bolster your funds, consider working (see p.39), which can be a great
way to meet people, immerse yourself in a country’s day-to-day life and improve your
language skills. But a word of caution – while you’ll come across sleepy corners where
things seem unchanged since some distant “Once upon a time” era, there’s an atmosphere
of unrest in others. Te Eurozone fnancial crisis is rippling across the continent, having
already destabilized governments from Ireland and Greece to Portugal and Slovenia, while
2016 saw Britain opt out of EU membership in the groundbreaking Brexit referendum.
Recent terrorist attacks in France and Germany may make you wary, but remember that
they’re infrequent occurrences. When planning your trip and before you set of, keep an eye
on the news and scour Twitter, which is also invaluable for up-to-the-minute reviews of
new openings and of-the-beaten-track recommendations. Te disafected mood does have
one upside: with its citizens so politically engaged, this is one of the most interesting times
to travel in Europe for decades, and you’re bound to have conversations and encounters
that defne your memories, whichever road you take.
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