| There are 27 member states in the European Union, | | | | galleries around Tallinn. |
| and with travel between 22 of these countries | | | | Greece |
| unrestricted, there are no visa issues to worry about | | | | True cultural enthusiasts will love a visit to Greece, |
| when booking hostels in Europe. | | | | where ancient ruins are found at almost every corner. |
| Countries included in this agreement are Austria, | | | | Athens is home to the Parthenon, Delphi is where the |
| Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, | | | | ancient Greeks used to visit the Oracle and |
| France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, | | | | Thessalonica is full of Byzantine art. |
| Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, | | | | However, Greece is also paradise for the budget |
| Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. | | | | traveler looking for a good party. In the summer, the |
| Budget travelers may wish to avoid some of the more | | | | beaches of the Greek islands are alive with hedonism |
| expensive countries in the western part of the | | | | and music. In Athens, there are numerous bouzoukia |
| continent and prefer to hope between Europe hostels | | | | nights, where the energetic playing of bouzoukis |
| in those nations which are known to be relatively | | | | (traditional Guitar-like instruments) can make an entire |
| cheaper. | | | | taverna start dancing. |
| Estonia | | | | There are also interesting markets in Athens, including |
| Lying along the Baltic Sea, the first settlements in | | | | Monastiraki - a large Sunday flea market. Vintage |
| Estonia have been dated to 2,500 BC, making the | | | | clothes, jewelry and knick-knacks are available here |
| country one of the oldest inhabited regions of Europe. | | | | for very cheap prices. |
| Thanks to its strategic location between east and | | | | Hungary |
| west, Estonia has been constantly invaded through | | | | In Hungary, 2,000-year-old Roman ruins and modern |
| history by the Teutonic knights, Swedes, Russians, | | | | 20th century buildings exist side by side. The country is |
| Germans and Poles. | | | | home to Lake Balaton - the largest lake in central |
| Today, the capital Tallinn is often packed with young | | | | Europe - whilst the capital Budapest has been |
| locals and backpackers. A great place for a night out, | | | | described at the Pearl of the Danube. |
| the trendy city has many bars, pubs and clubs which | | | | Student travelers in particular enjoy visiting Hungary |
| are open late every weeknight and even later on the | | | | because it has a long and rich history and is cheap by |
| weekends. | | | | western standards. There are a number of summer |
| Those who prefer cultural activities will not be | | | | festivals held in Budapest which reflect the city's rich |
| disappointed as there are numerous museums and art | | | | cultural heritage. |