Is it possible to do backpacking through Europe for 15 days with 1000USD?

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Is it possible? Yes.

I usually budget $1,000 per month wherever I travel. But...

But I use most of the tricks in the book, depending on the country, to keep prices down. Many people won't be comfortable with some or all of the tricks.

  • Hitchhiking. No trains, no buses. When hitching fails, use ride sharing.
  • Camping. Wild if possible. Finding cheap campgrounds varies a lot from place to place. In high season it's hard to get a space even if you can find campgrounds.
  • Couch surfing and other hospitality networks.
  • Stay at friends places whenever possible. Make friends during your travels who are from a country you intend to visit soon. But 15 days isn't much time to do that.
  • Cook your own food when you can. Or buy food from supermarkets, especially discount ones such as Lidl and Aldi. Street food and fast food such as kebabs are usually the cheapest hot foot in most parts of Europe. You can't afford restaurants very often on your budget - not even McDonalds really.

If the tricks I listed sound too harsh, consider a shorter time or allow for coming home early if the money runs out. The easiest way to stretch the money is to avoid the most expensive places like Zurich unless you have a relative or friend there.

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