Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget
Mon Mar 31, 3:54 PM ET
"The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" ($24.99) is out in April to help you plan a trip without going broke. The book includes suggested itineraries, adventure travel options, maps, hostel listings, transportation information, festivals, arts and culture, top attractions, climate charts and daily budget estimates.
Money-saving ideas include the Emerald Card-Irish Rover ticket for three, five or 15 days of unlimited bus and rail travel around Ireland; the Metro del Mare ferry for a summer cruise experience in Italy without cruise ship prices, and hostels, pensions, camping and couchsurfing as alternatives to hotels. (At http://www.couchsurfing.com you'll find locals who are willing to put travelers up in their living room.)
The book advises that October through May is the least expensive time to visit tourist hotspots like Paris, Rome and Barcelona, while peak summer months can be enjoyed on the Balkan coastline, and autumn is ideal for exploring the Mediterranean.
Authors' picks for "ultimate experiences" include clubbing on Ios, Greece; visiting Malbork Castle in Poland; eating pizza in Naples; rafting the Soca Valley in Slovenia; and attending the Edinburgh festival in Scotland.
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