- I spent $4,700 on a week-long trip to Paris and a few days in London.
- I thought I had public transport under control, but I needed more time to space out the events properly.
- I’ve learned that spontaneous travel decisions aren’t always successful and that reading reviews can pay off.
The The 2024 Olympics seemed like a good time to explore Paris, so my friends and I started booking our trip over a year in advance.
Then, in late July to early August, I went on a 10-day trip around Europe, including seven nights in Paris and three nights in London.
That was my for the first time Traveling outside the United Statesand traveling through Europe during such a monumental time was both chaotic and enlightening.
Here is roughly what I spent on my 10-day trip:
- transport: $1,298 for a flight from Los Angeles to Paris, a flight from London to Los Angeles, public transportation and rideshare
- Hotels/Accommodation/Hostels: $761 for six nights in an Airbnb in Paris (shared between six people), one night in a hostel in Paris and three nights in a hostel in London
- Eat: 421 USD
- Activities: $921 for tickets to Olympic events (football, gymnastics, tennis and volleyball), the Dior Museum, a trip to the Eiffel Tower, a catacombs tour and a Seine cruise
- Shopping: $1,310
- In total: 4,711 USD.
Since it was my first trip abroad, I learned from beginner mistakes that I wanted to avoid at all costs and got Money saving tips from my well-traveled friends.
Here you can find out how I used my time, money and energy wisely – and which mistakes I want to avoid on my next trip.
