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4X4 · 12-17-2005, 04:43 PM

How much money is a loose question, so I'll give a loose answer. If you figure 950 bucks canadian round trip per person (using the aforementioned airlines, and keep in mind that they'll nickle and dime you for drinks and overweight baggage), plus anywhere from 20 to 100 euro per night accomidations (I've been withdrawing 100 euro from local atms at a cost of 139 canadian bucks) you're up to 1650 canadian dollars roughly. The 100 euro rooms are BBs for two and the 20 euro hostels are per person, in low season.
Obviously, the longer you're in Europe, the less the airfare counts into the whole equation. Two weeks can be done for 2500 canadian if you're looking for private rooms (but still on the cheaper side). That 2500 should also include food and some boozing.
It really comes down to how much effore you're willing to put into planning and such.
If you're a spontaneous moron like myself, you can burn through your cash in a few days. If you're a smart traveller like my alter ego, you can eat well, drink like a fish and sleep comfortably for 3 weeks on the same budget.

I'd say that your best course of action is to google the hell out of Europe and decide where you WANT to go. Then try to stick to that as best you can. Keep in mind that you'll meet people that just had an amazing time at some other place and that you may be inclined to change your plans.

It may seem wasteful to jump the pond for only a couple weeks, but even if you do 3, 4 or 5 cities properly, it'll be worth it.

Last but not least, don't take my estimation to the bank. Make sure you leave yourself some emergency cash. You (Tron) seem to be fairly secure as far as finances go (from what I've gathered over the last year). For anyone else that may be lurking, make sure you have an emergency fund. Your credit card, your mommy, your pimp... Make sure that someone is willing to spot you a few hun in the event you need it. It beats the hell out of being stuck in Europe with no cash and 4 days to burn. Gotta enjoy the place while you're here... Make sense?

12-17-2005, 04:43 PM	#8
4X4 One of the Nine Join Date: Dec 2004 Exp:	How much money is a loose question, so I'll give a loose answer. If you figure 950 bucks canadian round trip per person (using the aforementioned airlines, and keep in mind that they'll nickle and dime you for drinks and overweight baggage), plus anywhere from 20 to 100 euro per night accomidations (I've been withdrawing 100 euro from local atms at a cost of 139 canadian bucks) you're up to 1650 canadian dollars roughly. The 100 euro rooms are BBs for two and the 20 euro hostels are per person, in low season. Obviously, the longer you're in Europe, the less the airfare counts into the whole equation. Two weeks can be done for 2500 canadian if you're looking for private rooms (but still on the cheaper side). That 2500 should also include food and some boozing. It really comes down to how much effore you're willing to put into planning and such. If you're a spontaneous moron like myself, you can burn through your cash in a few days. If you're a smart traveller like my alter ego, you can eat well, drink like a fish and sleep comfortably for 3 weeks on the same budget. I'd say that your best course of action is to google the hell out of Europe and decide where you WANT to go. Then try to stick to that as best you can. Keep in mind that you'll meet people that just had an amazing time at some other place and that you may be inclined to change your plans. It may seem wasteful to jump the pond for only a couple weeks, but even if you do 3, 4 or 5 cities properly, it'll be worth it. Last but not least, don't take my estimation to the bank. Make sure you leave yourself some emergency cash. You (Tron) seem to be fairly secure as far as finances go (from what I've gathered over the last year). For anyone else that may be lurking, make sure you have an emergency fund. Your credit card, your mommy, your pimp... Make sure that someone is willing to spot you a few hun in the event you need it. It beats the hell out of being stuck in Europe with no cash and 4 days to burn. Gotta enjoy the place while you're here... Make sense?