tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post1339177942068315229..comments2024-03-27T10:16:11.125-06:00Comments on Samantha Angell: Travel & Lifestyle Blog: 19 Travel Tips & Tricks You Should Be Using To Save Money in EuropeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-995054832684859572016-01-21T00:57:06.634-06:002016-01-21T00:57:06.634-06:00I loved this post. I have never checked out Europe...I loved this post. I have never checked out Europe but you really make me wanna do it soon. Thanks alot for sharing. Great tips/ideas!Suzan@san francisco custom tourhttp://www.sanfranciscotoursf.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-27404180038017515462015-02-18T04:37:45.157-06:002015-02-18T04:37:45.157-06:00Jenny, I hope you are able to make it over to Euro...Jenny, I hope you are able to make it over to Europe soon! These are great tips to save money when you are here. And it is a good time right now to travel to Europe since the USD is doing so well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-47897556287469284072015-02-18T04:37:08.412-06:002015-02-18T04:37:08.412-06:00Thanks Yvonne! It's definitely not necessary t...Thanks Yvonne! It's definitely not necessary to do every single tip, but sometimes even just a couple of them can help you save so much money!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-39653529606368845022015-02-15T19:21:09.337-06:002015-02-15T19:21:09.337-06:00Thanks for the tips! This is really timely since P...Thanks for the tips! This is really timely since Phillip and I are toying with the idea of Europe. It may not actually happen for a long time, but still timely advice for us.Jenny Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320766378823015885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-39861367916297510522015-02-10T00:37:18.680-06:002015-02-10T00:37:18.680-06:00Great tips! I did most of this when I visited Euro...Great tips! I did most of this when I visited Europe last year, really saves you a lot when you plan it out and really think about what you're doing. Also walking everywhere really saves quite a bit and you get to see everything. Great post here! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067461402751727481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-22973551773607060702015-02-09T09:21:28.620-06:002015-02-09T09:21:28.620-06:00Hi Anna, thanks for stopping by! Not tipping as mu...Hi Anna, thanks for stopping by! Not tipping as much can be difficult for me, but it was just part of different cultures. I have worked as a server in the U.S. before and it always drives me crazy when Europeans don't properly tip- so I just remember those experiences, and that it is important to adapt. Wish everyone would do it when visiting new places. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-15683742628820553942015-02-05T09:27:24.526-06:002015-02-05T09:27:24.526-06:00Hello! Found your blog through Travel Tuesday! Th...Hello! Found your blog through Travel Tuesday! These are great tips. I especially like the one about don't overtip, since we come from America and I ALWAYS want to tip just to make sure we're not being rude. And tipping is always a cause of arguments for me and my boyfriend. He thinks I'm spending all our budget on unnecessary tips, lol. We also always walk everywhere and eat our main meal during lunch, and then just grab something light for dinner. :)Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771002751784576111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-63865860554825208282015-02-05T02:33:57.112-06:002015-02-05T02:33:57.112-06:00Thanks Alyson! With lunch instead of dinner, often...Thanks Alyson! With lunch instead of dinner, often it is the same exact food and portions- just a cheaper price!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-83512254682222159352015-02-05T02:33:28.838-06:002015-02-05T02:33:28.838-06:00That is so exciting Sara! Where are you moving to?...That is so exciting Sara! Where are you moving to?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-78335789971568213702015-02-05T02:33:11.589-06:002015-02-05T02:33:11.589-06:00That is so true Sara. My family and I used it whil...That is so true Sara. My family and I used it while in Norway, and it was great for four people- like you said, cheaper than all of the hotel rooms, and great to have common areas to gather!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-75920095512752659372015-02-05T02:32:36.643-06:002015-02-05T02:32:36.643-06:00I've (unfortunately!) never been able to pack ...I've (unfortunately!) never been able to pack a cooler for picnics, as usually my hubby and I are traveling in the wintertime when it is colder out. However, we do usually bring snacks/etc to sustain ourselves through the days!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-62192590734041411352015-02-05T02:31:46.071-06:002015-02-05T02:31:46.071-06:00You are definitely right that a lot of cards don&#...You are definitely right that a lot of cards don't have foreign transaction fees- my Amex doesn't, while my Visa does. I know that sometimes the exchange rate they give you is not that favorable though, which is why I tend to skip using cards for smaller purchases. Like you said though, renting cars on the cards can definitely be a good idea because of the insurance!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-35973304219109886402015-02-03T16:16:54.661-06:002015-02-03T16:16:54.661-06:00These are great tips for our future (very far in t...These are great tips for our future (very far in the future) trips to and around Europe. I especially like the one about eating out for lunch rather than dinner! I would have never thought of that before but duh! Totally makes sense! Alyson Cornman Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16115565427124019888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-71441283524604775182015-02-03T14:56:52.265-06:002015-02-03T14:56:52.265-06:00This is so so helpful! Especially since I'm mo...This is so so helpful! Especially since I'm moving to Europe in April!Sara Granadoshttp://www.sara-says.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-88885388421805436342015-02-03T11:49:10.104-06:002015-02-03T11:49:10.104-06:00Great tips! I agree, Airbnb can be great, especial...Great tips! I agree, Airbnb can be great, especially when traveling to more expensive countries. I also really enjoy it when going with a small group because it allows for some common areas to gather and hang out that standard hotel rooms don't have. (And bigger savings when you consider all the hotel rooms you would have to book rather than one apartment/house!) Sara @ Simply Sara Travelhttp://www.simplysaratravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-73136657510003067302015-02-03T06:26:31.008-06:002015-02-03T06:26:31.008-06:00These are some great tips! We walk a lot when we t...These are some great tips! We walk a lot when we travel, and we definitely eat lunch (not dinner) out when we're in countries where meals are more expensive. As expats living in EU already, we also often pack a cooler and have picnic lunches or dinners when we travel.Melissahttp://www.milligfunk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-45270742015987626352015-02-03T05:08:28.731-06:002015-02-03T05:08:28.731-06:00On the mention of your credit card. Some cards don...On the mention of your credit card. Some cards don't have foreign transaction fees anymore and actually make travel easier. Mine has no fees at all, plus if you rent a car on the card, damage insurance is provided by the card. Just make sure to let your card company know you will be oversees so they don't think its fraudulent! Great tips! Happy travels!RamblinLovehttp://www.ramblinlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-20749765555796609792015-02-03T03:55:42.392-06:002015-02-03T03:55:42.392-06:00Thanks! Hopefully they will help ya out one of the...Thanks! Hopefully they will help ya out one of these days- and they can definitely apply to just about any travels!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-60229821457198346672015-02-03T03:55:22.094-06:002015-02-03T03:55:22.094-06:00Happy that these tips can help you, Jessica!Happy that these tips can help you, Jessica!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-42835826471666105332015-02-03T03:54:30.083-06:002015-02-03T03:54:30.083-06:00Miriam, I totally forgot about Momondo! I have def...Miriam, I totally forgot about Momondo! I have definitely used that a fair amount. I just like how Skyscanner you can search for 'any destination' and get the cheapest ones. I haven't looked into bussing from Sweden but will have to check it out- might get to be quite a long trip though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-78936545942942934482015-02-03T03:53:35.053-06:002015-02-03T03:53:35.053-06:00Natalie, I usually purchase tickets as well on Tue...Natalie, I usually purchase tickets as well on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-11404775028958747902015-02-03T03:53:10.496-06:002015-02-03T03:53:10.496-06:00Alysia, happy these tips were able to help you! I ...Alysia, happy these tips were able to help you! I have found that Skyscanner works better for Europe than some other destinations, but I love it just the same!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-59586023627698492102015-02-03T03:52:41.335-06:002015-02-03T03:52:41.335-06:00Carrying a water bottle with you is definitely a g...Carrying a water bottle with you is definitely a great tip I had forgotten about! I tend to do that a fair amount when traveling- buying water while you are out and about definitely adds up, so having your own is a great money saving tip! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-89793817335656571422015-02-03T03:51:45.493-06:002015-02-03T03:51:45.493-06:00Sara, skyscanner has been so helpful to me over he...Sara, skyscanner has been so helpful to me over here in Europe! I just wish there was something similar in the US where you could search for any cheap flights. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870655033953904873.post-11680460641833577532015-02-03T03:51:12.729-06:002015-02-03T03:51:12.729-06:00Lauren, I hope when you make it these tips help yo...Lauren, I hope when you make it these tips help you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133003632226163914noreply@blogger.com