resources – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com Making a Handmade Modern Home one DIY project at a time. Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:07:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/francoisetmoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Untitled-2-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 resources – Francois et Moi https://francoisetmoi.com 32 32 76357554 European Travel on a Budget https://francoisetmoi.com/uncategorized/european-travel-on-a-budget/ https://francoisetmoi.com/uncategorized/european-travel-on-a-budget/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:47:01 +0000 http://francoisetmoi.com/?p=6894   My brother-in-law, Josh, is preparing for a study abroad semester in Italy, and he asked if I’d share some insight into traveling Europe on a limited budget. Whether you’re studying abroad like Josh, or simply working with a tight budget, there are tons of ways to see Europe while making the most of your greenbacks! Low Season Travel. If possible try to plan your trip during your destination’s low season as not only will your lodging be more affordable, but you’ll bypass the crowds and enjoy a more authentic experience. Europe’s low season is usually October-March, but there are a few exceptions, so do some research. Free with student ID! If you’re studying abroad or taking a trip abroad while in college, don’t forget your college ID. Most State Museums are free to students  in Paris & London, and I bet they’re free in other cities as well. Many national landmarks are free for everyone (for example the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Borghese Gardens, etc. in Rome are all free), so stick to the free landmarks, and you can get by pretty inexpensively exploring your chosen city, leaving  your major costs to be lodging and transportation. Eat cheaply by buying food from street vendors (rather than eating at sit-down restaurants). Baguette […]

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