*In the Spring of 2019 WOWAir went out of business so the flight details of these trips are no longer accurate...I've always had it in my mind that right now is the best time to plan any trip. Whether I'm planning for a backpacking trip to the American west or a flight across the Atlantic to visit friends in Europe I know that right now I'll have the best budget in mind since I'll want to get out of my chair and immediately go off on the trips I'm planning... One thing I definitely noticed when finding prices is, to travel cheap you need to be flexible on your dates, one of the biggest costs if you're not will be your air travel. For me I tried to keep air travel close to half of my overall costs (which can be extremely difficult). I also used Hostels.com to look at a wide variety of hostels in the destination cities to find the best place at the best price. Read about each destination below then click on the photo or location for a fully planned trip itinerary created your's truly. Reykjavik, Iceland Why Here? Iceland has been a dream of mine for several years. Its capital city is full of diverse culture and overflowing with things to do. Then if you look inland, there's limitless trails, fjords and waterfalls to discover. Also, the country is easy to travel around via public transportation. How Much? $880 for 12 days not including food and other expenses What to do? Visit the iconic Blue Lagoon, Mt. Esja over looking the city and hike the Laugavegur trail from Landmannalaugar to Porsmork (I love the names). London, United Kingdom Why Here? London is the capital of what was once one of the world's greatest empires. Its built up on top of itself so much that you get modern skyscrapers sitting next to buildings from the 15th century. London also serves as a great home base for large Europe trips with airfare relatively cheap and trains going almost anywhere you can think of. How Much? $985 for 5 days with a guess at food, drinks and other expenses What to do? What is there not to do? Get a pint, visit Paraliment, Big Ben and the Eye of London. Say hello to the Queen. Catch a train outside of the city to nearby destinations. Amsterdam, Netherlands Why Here? Amsterdam is the inspiration and setting for quite a few of my favorite comedy movies, its also a city covered in art, culture and history. With gothic canals, churches and the Red Light District there's plenty to keep you entertained and get you in trouble too... How Much? $1073 for 5 days that includes travel, lodging and a guess at expenses What to do? Walk the Red Light, visit iconic locations, take a trip to the top of the city, have a Heine where they're made and so much more. Berlin, Germany Why Here? Berlin is a city that was wrecked by war, torn apart and put back together again. Its people, for almost three decades, were even parts of different countries that were divided both physically and ideologically but Berlin rose from all of its history into a rich and modern city. How Much? $825 for 5 days including travel, lodging and a guess as expenses What to do? Spend a morning at Berlin's oldest park, see the Reichstag, walk through the Holocaust Memorial and surly visit a beer garden. Milan, Italy Why Here?
Milan is about as steeped in history as they get. From famous buildings and paintings by Leonardo and Michelangelo to sprawling urban markets and mind blowing food, you'll never want to leave. How Much? $1033 for 5 days in Milan and the added option for a day in Reykjavik, depending on who you fly with and at an added expense. What to do? Walk the streets and take in the history, eat till you drop or explore the many museums in the city.
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