International is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, as the last vestiges of COVID-19 travel restrictions get lifted and the demand to get away carries on unabated. There’s no denying the powerful for many Americans, but the high cost of popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome can be a deal breaker. However, there is no reason to allow the cost of a trip to Europe deter you.

With such a rich and diverse mix of history, culture and cuisine to experience, there are numerous European cities you can . Earning passive income doesn't need to be difficult. According to recent Priceline search, the most affordable nightly rates for hotels in Europe are the following: Berlin, Germany: $127 Frankfurt, Germany: $138 Prague, Czech Republic: $145 Brussels, Belgium: $171 Geneva, Switzerland: $157 Budapest, Hungary: $175 Even average daily rates for rental cars in tourist-heavy spots in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona); Ireland (Dublin and Shannon); and Italy (Lian and Rome) rank among the cheapest in Europe.

However, many adventurers are looking to travel beyond the typical holiday traps in Europe. If you want to travel but are on a budget, Mariana Montes, travel expert and writer at , suggests taking an Eastern European route, which will give you a wider choice of countries, including some Balkan stops. Starting in Trieste, Italy, you can cross Slovenia, before winding your way through Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Turkey.

“Then you can arrive in Macedonia and sta.