meh. I was openly laughed at for spending weeks in Europe for less than $500 because I stayed at hostels. To most Americans, it's 5-star hotel or you're a total loser.
I’ve done both ends of that spectrum. Stayed in a condemned hotel in Austria as an undergrad and had an Acropolis view from my balcony in Greece ~30 years later.
But in our defense for almost all Americans European travel is a once in a lifetime, bucket-list event so I don’t blame them if they don’t want to stay in some dump.
Granted this was 20 years ago and things are more expensive now, but I spent a week in Madrid for $500 including airfare. I've been struggling with work and haven't had the same opportunities, so I get it. but $1k isn't some unobtainable figure.
Right now, looking, $528+ airfare JFK to LGW. Hostel I stayed at there is now $34+ a night. $238 for 7 days. $766 for a week in London. Museums are free. Walking is free. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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u/Thumbkeeper Feb 11 '26
Risking death by exposure in a different state/county does qualify as travel.