Summary: Please follow me on iTunes or your favorite cell phone app!<br> <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/vintage-homeschool-moms" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/vintage-homeschool-moms-ultimate/id717402509?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> DIY European Travel on the Cheap!<a href="http://ultimateradioshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/DIY-European-Travel-On-The-Cheap-1.jpg"></a><br> Episode 270 with Meredith Curtis and Felice Gerwitz<br> <br> Did you know that DIY European travel on the cheap is possible? Is traveling to Europe a far-off dream due to finances, time, or both? In this podcast, Meredith shares how her entire family went to Italy and how they did it on a shoestring budget! If you've ever wanted to take a European vacation, this podcast provides helpful and money-saving tips!<br> <br> Thanks to our sponsors, Media Angels Membership and Power Line Productions.<br> <br> Show Notes: DIY European Travel on the Cheap<br> <br> 1.Research: Where do you begin? With research of course. Sometimes group travel companies can provide deals but many times DIY deals are better. Compare and contrast.<br> <br> * Do I want to be with a group or just my family? This is where DIY travel on the cheap comes in, do your research and you may find amazing deals.<br> * Do I want to explore “off the beaten track places,” or tried and true?<br> * What is the must-see list?<br> * What is the secondary list, would be nice but only if we have the time or the funds.<br> * Talk to other people, what do they say about traveling?<br> * Use guides such as those recommended by Meredith: DK Travel Guides<br> * Watch travel videos<br> * Keep a Pinterest travel board<br> <br> <br> * Tours: <br> <br> <br> * What are the benefits to your family?<br> * Cost vs. convenience?<br> * Benefits of both.<br> * Find cheap tours on Groupon, Travelzoo, Gate One Travel, Tour Radar<br> * Tours provide guide who speaks the language<br> <br> <br> * Foreign Country Concerns:<br> <br> <br> * Know the rules and regulations. Here is a great podcast on<a href="http://ultimateradioshow.com/life-hacks-traveling-and-first-aid/"> Travel and First Aid Tips</a><br> * Churches: must have arms covered for women and no short-shorts<br> * Currency<br> * Transportation<br> * Speaking the language<br> <br> <br> * Travel and Transportations<br> <br> <br> * Planes:<br> <br> * Keep hydrated<br> * Wear comfortable clothing/ shoes<br> * Bring headphones<br> * Earplugs for altitude changes<br> * Chew gum, or let little ones drink when taking off or landing<br> <br> <br> * Trains<br> <br> * Foreign currency or buy a ticket for all trains (metro cards)<br> * Schedules and timelines<br> * Rush (don’t get caught separated – it happens!) Stay together.<br> <br> <br> * Rental Cars:<br> <br> * Only if you have experience driving in foreign country!<br> * Rules are different (suggestions in some!)<br> * European cars tend to be small<br> <br> <br> * Buses:<br> <br> * Foreign currency or buy a ticket to ride all<br> * Schedules<br> * Less expensive<br> * Some drive very fast!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Packing<br> <br> <br> * Suitcases<br> <br> * Rolling clothes to save space<br> * Pack for comfort<br> * No valuables<br> * Small containers – toiletries<br> * Disposables<br> * Leave room for souvenirs<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Souvenirs:<br> <br> <br> * Keeps sakes<br> * Magnets<br> * Keychains<br> <br> <br> <br>
