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The TRUE Cost to Travel Europe | Ultimate One Month Itinerary

Brian and Carrie
Brian and Carrie
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👁️ 37K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 33:53

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The creators provide a detailed breakdown of their expenses during a 27 day journey through Central Europe, covering Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Italy. They categorize their spending into accommodations, transportation, groceries, entertainment, miscellaneous site fees, and phone data plans. The video tracks their movement through specific cities including Krakow, Wroclaw, Brno, Prague, Nuremberg, Munich, and Milan. Throughout the trip, the creators note that fast traveling frequently leads to higher costs, particularly regarding accommodations and transportation. They observe that while they enjoyed the diverse experiences, such as brewery tours in Prague and visiting Salzburg from Munich, the total cost of approximately 4,587 USD for two people was significantly higher than their typical monthly budget. The creators conclude by reflecting on how they would adjust their itinerary in the future, suggesting they would spend more time in cities like Vienna and Salzburg while cutting days from locations like Nuremberg or Munich to better manage their finances.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just got back into Europe we haven't been in Europe for a while love that town uh highly recommend it

we honestly could have done it in three nights and that included doing the day trip

we would for sure keep Prague on the list uh really enjoyed our time there

Milan we would for sure leave on the list uh that was just it was a great introduction for us into Italy

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stay in city centers for short visits to save time on sightseeing
Consider cutting down on fast travel to reduce costs
Do laundry more frequently to avoid high costs
Book accommodations with continental breakfast to save on groceries
Research and choose excursions carefully due to high costs

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Managing costs in expensive European citiesPlan to spend more in cities like Munich and Milan, and consider shorter stays
Time management for sightseeingStay in city centers to maximize limited time for exploration

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does it cost to travel through Central Europe for a month?
QWhat is a realistic itinerary for a month-long trip in Central Europe?
QHow can travelers budget for accommodations, transportation, and activities in Europe?

Port Highlights

Brno3 Happy Bacon
Top: Vienna day trip
Krakow4 Happy Bacon
Top: Auschwitz ($29)
Milan3 Happy Bacon
Top: Extracurricular activities ($46)
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