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I wish I hadn’t looked: the value of the Euro has just about crested at $1.44. That can make a vacation expensive.

What would I do to get some real value out of my vacation? I’d think Eastern Europe, and I’d stay a long time.

Yeah, I know, staying a long time costs more in the long run, but less per day. A two week vacation, considering air fare, is expensive because the airfare is a major expense split over only a couple of weeks. Instead of going each year, go one year for a longer period. And go to eastern Europe if your budget is really stretched.

Take the Czech Republic. It’s a popular place to go. I’ll name two places which catch my attention–because of their names. First off, there is a vacation cottage in a little place by a lake in Babylon. You probably don’t speak the language, so telling your friends you went to Babylon should be a kick.

And here’s the thing: two of you can share this little gem for a mere 180 Euro per week.  And, if you’re into it, you can fish for dinner! That’s right, the lake is only 500 meters away. Tell me that won’t save money. And the beer (the stuff we know as Pilsener was invented here in Plzeň, you know) is cheap.

You can also buck the current trend toward puritanism and head off for Bohemia. Being a Bohemian for a week costs you darn little when you rent a vacation home there. I mean, you can sleep six for around 40 Euro a night in Bohemia, and probably meet other characters who like the free and easy lifestyle too.

Just a few ideas for saving money by traveling to eastern Europe. Start that vacation planning now, before all the best places are reserved.