Life is not made of days but of experiences that reverberate deep within oneself long after we have passed our prime. Summers, are one such opportunity to decorate our life experiences. It portrays a nostalgic feeling of sunny days, cool winds, clear beaches and a laid-back relaxing time with our closed companions. Unfortunately, summers can also be the most expensive time to take a vacation. Traveling costs are high as everyone wants to get away, making vacations an expensive affair.
Visiting the right places makes all the difference when vacations are concerned. Consider Europe, a place home to scenic beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity. Here we present 5 places that are the cheapest to travel but pack a punch in terms of holiday destinations. Hold on to your travel gear checklist. An International traveling Sim Card, preferably the Europe WorldSIM Card to keep you connected with your loved ones. A personal portable Wi-Fi device (try the Huawei E5788 Touchscreen Mobile WiFi), a rugged backup, and most importantly your passport and travel documents. Let the summer fun begin!
1. Stockholm
Visitors are awestruck when visiting this Baltic Sea archipelago. With extensive bridges connecting the 14 islands, the capital city of Sweden makes any traveler halt in their tracks. Tourists are enamored with the city’s vibrant café culture. A sip of coffee with cardamom-laced bun will easily help you blend with the locals. Summers here are long and a holiday trip in July promises comparative larger savings.
Enjoy a drink in the Scandinavian sun, visit night bars, the gastronomic cuisines, free admission museums and the creative bars. A more relaxed method to roam the different the different islands would be the shuttling through the ferries and sightseeing boats. Take a stroll through the cobblestone streets sightseeing the ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town). The 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace, and the Nobel Museum are also must see places to see here.
2. Prague
A city that is the equal of Paris in terms of beauty and boasts of a history that goes back a millennium. The city is a European hotspot standing beside other city stalwarts such as Rome, Amsterdam, and London. Visitors from around the world come here in droves to enjoy its Bohemian art galleries. Prague’s cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards is a paradise for the aimless wanderer, beckoning any traveler to explore a little further.
Prague stands out in the minds of every tourist for yet another important reason: Beers! Prague’s pubs offer a wide range of ales and regional Czech beers thanks to its internationally famous microbreweries. Relish the best beers of Europe in a city where ‘Beer is God’. Visitors can partake in a string of cultural events in July starting from the supersized Bohemia Jazz to the classical staging of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
3. Madrid
A city that has its visitors enchanted through its manifold attractions. People are enamored by Madrid due to its highly zealous way of life, an enriching artistic value that attracts art lovers, culinary delights that marks it a culinary capital in the world, diverse nightlife thanks to the many cocktail bars and nightclubs, and an architectural history that includes medieval mansion, royal palaces and other prominent contemporary Spanish architecture.
Visiting Madrid in late summers, travelers are greeted with pretty hot temperatures. The plus side, however, includes fewer crowds, plenty of air conditioning and 21 percent cheaper travel costs. Despite some store closures in August, a smart traveler can still enjoy the Prado museum along with Madrid’s other attractions drinking gazpacho and sangria to keep themselves cool along the way.
4. Berlin
The city of freedom, Berlin presents a sparkling array of events, highlights, entertainment and culture throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy museums, shopping, and sightseeing at any time of the year. Besides these, one can explore summer roof terraces, beach bars, and winter Christmas markets during the right seasons.
Berlin is a happening city where exciting events, concerts, exhibitions, and shows, are happening at any time of year. Regardless, August is quite the ripe time to visit this city. It is super affordable and has two major events for tourists: The International Beer Festival and Dance in August. Mingle with the throngs of continental crowds for a truly remarkable once in a lifetime trip!
5. Barcelona
A city immersed in art, culture, and scenic beauty. The home city of FC Barcelona’s football team. It also happens to be home to Gaudi’s work, museums, and monuments. Tourists can enjoy street musicians, living statues, hustlers or just plain loonies by walking along the Ramblas. The magnificent sights of Barcelona from the top of the Tibidabo can mesmerize any traveler. Shopping along the Passeig de Gracia, visitors get to know the best boutiques in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a city that offers terrific summer value. Visitors get the best prices in August to stay enjoy this charming city. Lodging and partaking Catalonian cuisines are quite affordable. The most memorable visit to this city should include a sunset drink at a chiringuito bar on the Barceloneta beach. Head to the Barri Gotic for a pub-crawling mingling with the locals. There a huge selection of tapas bars, wine bars, cocktail lounges and even Irish pubs waiting for a wild night worth remembering (or forgetting maybe)!