Elena Vasquez
Senior Europe Budget Editor
First-hand travel experienceFocus regions: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Balkans
Contributor since: 2023
About Elena Vasquez
Elena specializes in European city budgets, Schengen route planning, and seasonal cost analysis. She cross-references tourism board data, Numbeo indices, and official transport fares before publishing.
Travel & Professional Experience
Personally visited Paris (4 trips, most recently May 2025), Rome, Lisbon, and Porto. Spent a full month slow-traveling the Balkans in 2024 — Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro — documenting hostel and bus costs firsthand.
Languages: English, Spanish, conversational French
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Articles by Elena Vasquez
Amsterdam Travel Budget: Canal City Daily Costs
May 10, 2026Amsterdam is compact but not cheap — GVB transit and museum passes need upfront math.
Barcelona Travel Budget: Gaudí, Beaches & Daily Spend
May 08, 2026Barcelona blends beach afternoons and architecture mornings — budget both separately.
Prague Travel Budget on a Mid-Range Trip
May 05, 2026Prague offers strong value but tourist-menu traps near Astronomical Clock inflate food bills.
Lisbon Travel Budget: What to Expect Daily
May 02, 2026Lisbon remains one of Western Europe's better-value capitals — if you book hills-aware hotels early.
How Much Does a Trip to Paris Cost in 2026?
May 01, 2026A practical Paris budget guide with real planning ranges for accommodation, food, transport, museums, and extras.
Europe Travel Budget for 2 Weeks
Apr 25, 2026A two-week Europe budgeting framework for first-time and repeat travelers.
How to Plan a Multi-Country Europe Trip Without Overspending
Apr 02, 2026A framework for building efficient Europe routes with budget control and practical transport trade-offs.
Rome Travel Budget: What You’ll Spend on Food, Hotels and Attractions
Mar 15, 2026A Rome-focused budget plan with attraction timing and seasonal cost behavior explained.
Cheapest Countries to Visit in Europe in 2026
Feb 12, 2026A comparison-focused Europe budget guide covering Balkans, Eastern Europe, and Southern Europe value patterns.