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Tips on financing a trip to Europe

9/23/2013

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Have you fantasized about seeing the wonders of Europe? Is the idea of traveling overseas titillating? Of course it is, but it costs far too much in the current economic climate to actually take such a trip, right? Wrong!  The time has never been riper for taking the chance to see the wonders of Europe on the cheap. There are simple ways to finance a trip to Europe that won’t break the bank.
Get Started Planning Early
The first and simplest method of financing a trip to Europe will be to start planning ahead and saving for the trip. This is the most costly method but it is also the easiest to utilize. Plan the trip far in advance, aiming for a time when the trip will cost the least. If you intend to visit tourist locations it will be easier to travel to and enjoy those locations during the off-peak seasons. 

Determine exactly how much the trip will cost at the time that you wish to travel. The more places that you intend to visit, the costlier it will be. Consider booking a tourist trip with a travel agency for the off-peak time to maximize savings and travel readiness. This will help you to develop an itinerary for the trip and give you a better idea of just how much the total adventure will cost.

Once you know exactly how much the trip will cost, consider your options. Can you save enough money on your own to take this trip? If not, ask other people to come with you and split the costs. If it is the family vacation this will be more difficult, but it might be doable anyway.

Make Quick Cash 
While it would be simple awesome to be able to save the money necessary to take this trip or to convince friends and family to split expenses, it is not always possible. There are ways to raise money quickly, however. One example that works well for small amounts of money is the yard sale method. Sell off unnecessary clutter in your home and pocket the money. Depending on the value of your items, a yard sale could be quite beneficial. 

The most effective method of raising the money to take a trip to Europe on the cheap will be through taking out a loan. Consider applying for unsecured personal loans as an option. Taking out a personal loan without the need for collateral may be the best option of all!
(This post was written by Sara Rosemont)
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Gail Underwood
9/29/2013 03:39:04 am

Fantastic photo of Amsterdam. I have a similar photo, taken about 1995. Hoping to go back with my children who haven't yet been. It's hard finding good deals though for a single parent. We would probably travel by ferry then train.

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Brandon Elijah Scott link
12/17/2013 03:02:49 am

:) Thank you! I am interested in seeing the photo that you took. I would like to see if there are any changes that can be seen via a photo. Feel free to send it to me in an e-mail.

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Plan a successful Road Trip across America link
8/24/2014 07:33:35 pm

Great ideas on planning a road trip within budget. Thanks for sharing a valuable entry.

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