Five European countries for cheaper summer travel

Five European countries for cheaper summer travel
There are ways to travel to Europe on a budget. (Image: Getty)
The Washington Post
By Natalie B. ComptonAmericans are bracing for an expensive summer, and travellers are adjusting their vacations accordingly. Over the past couple of months, travel planner Melanie Rodriguez has had multiple clients cancel trips because of budget concerns.Maybe a White Lotus Sicily kind of trip is out, but “there are ways to still travel to Europe if you want to be more budget conscious,” said Kelly Greer, a travel agent in Pittsburgh.Instead of France, Greece or Italy, which will be particularly crowded this summer thanks to t...

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