Are you studying in Europe and feel like you spend all your money on accommodation and food instead of travelling? It\u2019s time to change your mindset! In fact, anything is possible, even with a limited budget. All you need is to find the right approach, good planning, and creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you think that hostels are the cheapest option? Think again. In Europe, there are platforms where locals offer to stay at their place for free or for a low price. It is considered as a cultural exchange. \u201cCouchsurfing\u201d<\/em> is the most popular one. But be sure to keep your safety in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eat Like a Local<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Eating out daily can empty your wallet. Eating like locals is a great way to avoid spending too much on food. In many parts of the world, especially in Asia, South America, or the Middle East, street food is not only affordable but also tasty and authentic. In Europe, restaurants often offer lunch menus, like the menu del d\u00eda<\/em> in Spain or pranzo fisso<\/em> in Italy- where you can enjoy a full meal for a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In countries like Georgia or Serbia, canteens and family cafes are still popular. There you can eat for just a few euros. If you’re staying in a place with a kitchen, don’t miss the chance to cook on your own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget about your student status. The ISIC card is the only internationally accepted student identity card which provides student status verification, thousands of discounts worldwide and access to the global student community. Sounds great, doesn’t it? In many cities museums have free entry days or reduced prices for students. And don’t be afraid to ask about a student discount. You might be surprised how often it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember!<\/strong> Photo: ci_usss \/ Pinterest<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you studying in Europe and feel like you spend all your money on accommodation and food instead of travelling? It\u2019s time to change your mindset! In fact, anything is possible, even with a limited budget. All you need is to find the right approach, good planning, and creativity. Plan Ahead (But Not Always)One of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=399"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/399\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":401,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/399\/revisions\/401"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monitor.vistula.edu.pl\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Plan Ahead (But Not Always)<\/strong>
One of the best ways to save money is to buy a ticket in advance. Ideally several months before the trip. It often costs 2-3 times less than tickets bought just before the departure. However, don\u2019t ignore last-minute offers with great discounts where you can buy the so-called “burning” tickets. Moreover, you can also follow different platforms like Kiwi.com, Wizzair, or Ryanair to track the cheapest offers.
Pack Smart, Save More<\/strong>
<\/strong>Less baggage means fewer costs. Especially, when flying with low budget airlines. For most of them, only hand luggage (up to 10 kg) is included in the base fare. You’ll have to pay extra for a suitcase. Solution? Pack a capsule wardrobe \u2013 just a few essential pieces of clothing you can match. You’re not packing for a fashion show, so keep it simple. Also, don\u2019t forget the travel basics: passport or ID card, tickets, charger, money, adapter, medications, personal hygiene products etc.
Shared Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Perks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Traveling is not a luxury, but an opportunity available for everyone, especially students. It is important to be open to new experiences and be able to find reasonable offers. Sometimes the most memorable trips happen precisely when the budget is limited and the spirit of adventure is limitless.
Kseniya Palonskaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n