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How to plan a Europe trip, without hurting your wallet? TNIE finds out from globetrotting couple Lentin Joseph and Aleena Johny

Published: 04th October 2022 06:46 AM | Last Updated: 04th October 2022 06:46 AM
By Mahima Anna Jacob
Express News Service
Europe is a dream destination for many of us. Being one of the most diverse continents, it has something for everyone. With deep-rooted history, Europe is a melting pot of cultures along with the ease of travelling between countries, makes it an ideal travel destination.
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However, a two-week trip to Europe would be a tricky deal, which would require a huge sum. But imagine exploring Europe for two months.
Lentin Joseph and Aleena Johny who run a robotics startup Qbotics Labs in Kochi recently struck off their most anticipated Europe trip from their bucket list. The couple, who explored 13 countries sat down with TNIE to discuss their dream trip.
A 60-day journey to Europe would come with a lot of challenges, especially while travelling on your own. How was the experience?
We visited Switzerland, France and Venice last year. That one-month-long trip gave us the confidence to take this big leap to cover 13 countries. For a beginner, depending on a Europe package would be safe, but this would also mean sacrificing a lot of other destinations.

Many of them include six to eight countries. The amount would be higher as accommodation and food are also added. When we searched, we came across a nine-day package and it covers only three destinations and the cost for two was around Rs 4 lakh, for us that wasn’t ideal. Our travel did come with some fair share of struggles, but with planning, thorough research, and prior bookings we were able to limit the cost without sacrificing on destinations.

destinations you visited and how much did they cost?
Before the trip, we took a UK and Schengen visa. Initially, the plan was just to attend our relative’s wedding in Manchester. Around 15 days before the trip we decided to cover most of Europe. We started on July 19 and returned on September 14. Our first destination was England. We covered London, Manchester, and Stockport. Next was Wales, known for its rugged coastline, mountains, and beautiful cafes. From there we travelled to other countries, Scotland is known for gothic architecture, whiskey distilleries, landscapes, and music. Then to Amsterdam, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy etc.
We spent at least a week in each place. Including travel charges, food and accommodation, we spent around I12-15 lakh. This was a great deal.
How did you plan your trip to cut costs?
Let’s start with the airline cost. We didn’t choose the off-season, instead, we opted for the summer season — the ideal time to visit Europe. We booked air tickets way before the trip. Booking during a weekend or closer to the date of travel will mostly increase airfare. The same method of prior booking applies to accommodation as well. Using booking.com, we booked accommodation closer to areas with intercity transportation. We also have the option of making payment after reaching the property. Public transportation is convenient and costs less. To do long-distance journeys, trains were booked prior to the trip.
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