Andy Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget

Andy Steves' Europe picks up where crowdsourcing leaves off, covering the flashpacker skills you need for spur-of-the-moment trips to Europe's top destinations:

• Amsterdam
• Barcelona
• Berlin
• Budapest
• Dublin
• Edinburgh
• Florence
• London
• Madrid
• Paris
• Prague
• Rome
• Venice

Pick a weekend, pick a city, and go:

• Master digital tools. Book cheap flights online, find rooms at AirBnB, and catch a ride with Uber.
• Connect with other travelers. Head to the most popular hostels for a ready-made, real-life social network.
• Follow three-day plans to explore each city. Learn which cities match your interests and which can be easily combined for a longer trip.
• See iconic sights. Check the Eiffel Tower, the London Eye, and the Colosseum off your bucket list — and use Andy's tips to save time and skip lines.
• Hit the local hot spots. Chill at Amsterdam's coffeeshops, study mixology at London's speakeasies, and bust moves at Barcelona's beach clubs.
• Enjoy the best — and cheapest — local cuisine. Graze at crêperies in Paris, pubs in Dublin, and aperitivo in Rome.
• Become a temporary local. Adapt to the culture to enjoy authentic, unforgettable experiences.