budget travel russia

budget travel russia

Independent travel to Russia with a backpack ("savage") - this is the dream of many, but few have actually committed. Although at first glance, such a journey may seem daunting, in fact, planning for Euro Tour - a fairly simple task. We live in an age of technology, which allows to gather as much information and using all possible resources for these purposes.
Steps.
budget travel russia
    Start by making a firm decision on an independent trip to Russia and start [[How to save money | save money]] on this trip. The exact budget travel is difficult to calculate at this stage. As the initial amount, take the airfare: it ranges from € 200 to € 500 if you fly from Russia.
    Apply for a passport - if you have not already done so! (See [[How to make passport]]).
    Decide on the places you want to visit. This is the hardest part of the planning process, as most people are limited in time travel. Make a list of countries, cities, monuments and historical places that you want to visit. Arrange them in descending order, starting with places that are sure to see the ending and places that would be good to ever see.
    Make a convenient route your trip. Use these goals Google Maps: check all the places you plan to visit and lay the route.
    Calculate how much time you want to spend in each place. Of course, this will depend on your budget, but agree that in any case, one day in Madrid or Paris - it's very small!
    Choose a way to travel around Europe. The most convenient way - it is the railroad, but the same can be moved and on buses. To travel by train or bus you can buy a Eurail Pass and the Eurolines Pass.

Eurail Pass - a ticket on the train one or more (18 maxima) of the European countries. It happens in a flexy - a few days for a period or consecutive - for several days. Sold only outside of Europe are not European citizens.

Eurolines Pass - a ticket on the bus for a period of 15 or 30 consecutive days. It is suitable to visit 40 cities. <br/>
By purchasing an advance ticket, you will have less to worry about while traveling.

    Continue to budget travel. Add the cost of tickets on the train or bus and entrance fees to places that you plan to visit. For information about ticket prices is easy to learn via the Internet. Start your search for housing in cities, where you stay. You can book a hotel, but if you have a limited budget, the best decision - to stay in the so-called «hostel» - hostels. The average cost of living in a hostel - around € 20 per day. Another way of using - «couchsurfing» - this is when you are staying in an apartment or house for a family. Besides the fact that you will save money, you can feel the atmosphere of the city. As a rule, the owners have great pleasure in telling our guests about the city in which they live and show the interesting places, away from the usual tourist trails. On the Internet there are a lot of information about accommodation in «hostel» and «couchsurfing», your common sense will help you make the right choice.
    Now that you have a travel plan, decide the exact dates and buy tickets. Check the prices of several airlines, before you choose.
    Next, the most difficult stage - the visa. For a trip to Europe, you need to get a Schengen visa. (See [[How to make a Schengen visa]]). Prepare all necessary documents and submit them for registration no later than 7-10 days before the trip, and it is better to do it even earlier.
    You have received a visa - and that means that it is time to gather in the way. On the Internet you can find a list of things that are useful to you in the journey. Prepare a comfortable backpack and everything you need, try to make the final weight of the backpack was not too big. Remember that most things you buy during the trip at any time.
    Are you ready for the trip! Make sure you have all the necessary documents, consider how you can get extra money if necessary and prepare the phones of people who need to call in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Have a nice trip!
Nuancesbudget travel russia

    If you are traveling with friends, make a separate list of places to visit, and then combine them, making TOP-5 places that are interesting to all.
    You will be in a different language - learn a few phrases in each language, or grab a little conversation.
    Take extra batteries and chargers for your equipment. In some countries you may need adapters to the mains. Most trains equipped with outlets near the seats.
    Learn the basic laws of the countries in which you enter. Not knowing the law is no excuse for violating them.
    Remember that planning - an essential part, but do not turn the plan into the schedule. Leave yourself plenty of freedom to make changes to travel plans as we go.
    When you travel - you are a member of another culture and country - remember this and respect other people's traditions and be friendly and polite!