Columbus Travel edition 117 - Affordable holidays in Europe

AFFORDABLE EUROPE BY

• 25x Europe on a budget: from the Côte d'Azur to the Alps
• Lapland: unique summer activities in the Far North
• France: the Ardèche off the beaten track
• Italy: discover Sicily outside the high season
• Albania & Montenegro: the Balkans for beginners
• Madrid: the best culture tips for a long weekend
• Special overnight stay: the most beautiful glamping sites worldwide

In this special Europe edition we answer that one key question: how do you keep the costs of a holiday within limits? Relax in Ibiza, stroll along the promenades of the Côte d'Azur and enjoy the Northern Lights in Lapland: with our budget tips you can experience Europe's most popular destinations in a unique and affordable way. In addition to high bills, you can still avoid the crowds during a holiday. For example, travel with us to the French Ardèche. If you plan your trip well, you will have the mighty volcanoes, bright blue rivers, magical rock formations and some of the country's most beautiful villages to yourself. Sicily only really comes out of its shell outside the high season. In winter on the Italian island you will find empty beaches, languid villages and smoldering volcanoes without traffic jams. Tourism is only just getting started in Albania and Montenegro. To help you get started, we will plan the ideal tour for you through these Balkan gems. Do you like city trips? Then be inspired by our culture tips for 72 hours in Madrid. You don't necessarily have to go to Southern Europe for sun and warmth. Lapland is also a nice place to be in the summer. We list the best summer activities in Swedish and Finnish Lapland. Europe is waiting for you!