Budget Travel Abroad
The Guide to Cheap and Rewarding Travel Overseas

Transitions Abroad combines some the best ideas and information on ways to get the most out of overseas experience by avoiding the superficial tourist routine. The most economical and rewarding way to travel and live abroad is to do so like a local. Whether for a short vacation or a longer stay, Transitions Abroad has long been known as a premier tool for intelligent independent and budget travelers — where to go, who to see, what to do, and how to get off the bus tour and beyond the postcards.

The featured articles below reflect this perspective on budget travel and are packed with practical travel tips, with many covering Europe, where traveling on a budget requires far more insider tips than more readily found deals in much of Latin America, Asia, or Africa. As with all travel, we also urge attempting to respectfully give back as much as possible to the host community.

Featured Budget Travel Advice

	8 Great Reasons for Shoulder Season Travel in Europe The many advantages of selecting shoulder season to travel in Europe. From maintaining a budget to better opportunities for immersion to encounters with welcoming locals to avoiding the recent extremes of climate change.
	The Art of Saving: Paris for Less Than 50 Euros A Day by Lucas Peters An American expat in Paris describes how you can visit the city while staying in nice accommodations, eating well, enjoying the sites and getting around on a budget.
	A Checklist for Budget Travel A form and tips for managing a budget travel checklist to enjoy or extend any trip abroad.
	Steer Clear of the Crowds for a Better (and Cheaper) Experience How to travel cheaply and enjoy more by staying clear, as much as possible, of the tourist hordes who congregate at predictable locations.
	Know Your Seasons for the Best Travel Bargains Author of The World's Cheapest Destinations, Tim Leffel, tours the calendar to describe the best seasons for those traveling on a tight budget.
	Budget Adventure Travel: Do It Yourself How to research and book budget adventure travel abroad on your own, as laid out by a long-time world traveler and author Tim Leffel.
	7 Cheap Alternatives to Handing the Phone Company All Your Money You really don’t have to take your regular cell phone abroad.
	How to Find Extraordinary Yet Affordable Accommodations Abroad Tips to help you find memorable accomodations abroad suitable to your own budget.
	Eat Cheaper Where the Locals Eat Eat well and eat cheap abroad by following these tips.

Budget Travel Articles by Region and Country

	Budget Travel in Mexico and Central America Budget Travel in South America Budget Travel in Asia Budget Travel in the New Eastern Europe A series of articles by travel writer, extensive traveler, and authority Tim Leffel on regional options for smart travel on the cheap.
	6 Tips for Budget Travel in Europe Insider tips for budget travel in Europe — when, how, and where to go in order to stretch your dollar.
	Savvy Planning for Affordable Travel in Europe The many options for cheaper travel in Europe, where short- and long-term vacations are still possible with a bit of planning.
	Kerala, India and the Maldives on a Budget by Senior Contributing Editor Lies Ouwerkerk Enjoy 12 days of independent travel for less than a grand.
	How to Ferry Around the Greek Islands on a Budget ...Fortunately, journeying in the land of heroism does not require an unlimited bank account. The tried and true way of traveling — taking the ferry — is an economical option with advantages over luxury routes. Ferries move slowly, allowing travelers to gaze at islands along the way and to talk with locals...
	7 Tips for Student Budget Travel in Europe Student travel on a budget through Europe requires smart planning in exchange for a memorable experience.
	Go Travel and Learn Something: Affordable Educational Travel The many ways a traveler can study abroad on a budget — whether by participating in volunteer work, taking part in language programs, or other inexpensive forms of educational travel.
	5 Ideas for Sightseeing on a Budget in Europe Avoid the busy hours when tour buses block the view, and enjoy sights, history, culture, and the local food, culture at your own pace.
	How to Eat Well on a Budget in Europe Some of the many options for dining well on a budget when traveling in Europe, where great cheap local food is available everywhere.
	Budget Vacation Apartment and Home Rentals in Europe by Lies Ouwerkerk Vacation rentals in Europe provide a comfortable, often inexpensive, and immersive way to travel while also allowing you to enjoy local hospitality. You can live in the rhythm of locals, cook when you wish, sightsee when the mood strikes you, meet your budget needs, and experience your trip at the pace you wish.
	Lodging on a Budget in Europe Some of the many options for cheap but enjoyable lodgings for travelers while in Europe.
	Choose from the Many Cheap Transportation Options in Europe In Europe there are many great deals to be had using varied transportation options.
	Budget Air Travel Within Europe: Smart Strategies Insider strategies for travelers to find very affordable tickets within Europe.
	Cheap Air Travel in Europe Tips on how to book flights and find the best budget airlines within Europe, including resources.
	Budget Train Travel in Europe: How to Find the Cheapest Tickets Insider tips for travelers to find cheap train tickets in Europe.
	France on a Budget Rewarding travel on the cheap in France is still possible, especially with the recent rise in the value of the dollar. Here are many options for affordable trips, preferably taken slowly, to some of the most enjoyable locations in France, with links to accommodations, dining, and transportation that can fit many budgets this summer and fall.
	Budget Travel in France 101: Tips from an Insider How to travel afforably in what can be a very expensive country if you do not plan carefully.
	How to Enjoy Your Stay in Paris on a Budget: Rent an Apartment Tips for staying in Paris affordably using vacation apartment rentals by Senior Editor Joanna Hubbs, who has traveled and lived in the City of Lights extensively over the years.
	Best Budget Transportation in France An insider's guide exploring the various ways of getting around France.
	Affording Italy: Camping Leads to Savings and Cultural Immersion Amazing vacations in Italy are possible on a remarkably affordable budget in a country not known these days for being cheap.
	Rome on Foot: Roam the Ancient City on a Budget A self-guided walking tour through ancient Rome which is an aesthetic and cultural feast, affordable to almost any budget traveler with an adventurous spirit.
	Budget Travel Bliss in Spain Inside tips on how to travel blissfully on a budget in Spain, including great accommodations, transportation and food.
	The Guide Visiting Prague on a Budget A view inside daily life in Prague and how to enjoy the still very affordable and beautiful city.
	An Adventure Surfing on the Cheap in Cornwall, England Learning to surf at a school in Penzance, a port in Cornwall, England.
	10 Tips for Cheap Immersion Travel in Latin America Sometimes when I’m in a renowned part of Latin America, such as Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, I meet people on their round-the-world trip. They stay two days; I stay two months. They see the highlights of countries all over the world, often look stressed out, and perhaps never backpack or revisit the site again. I relax, learn Spanish, make friends, find the best clubs and restaurants, and save so much money that I can do it again next year in another part of the world.
	Budget-Friendly Destinations in Central America How to visit America on a budget while connecting closely with the local people and culture
	Guide to Cheap Train Travel in Southeast Asia The guide to train travel in Southeast Asia, with many resources and tips. Bangkok, Thailand is the hub.
	How to Enjoy Cape Town on a Budget Cape Town, the beautiful mother city of South Africa, is overflowing with enjoyable activities of all kinds that fit most travel budgets.