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Travelling Bosnia or Romania?
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Hey everyone! My girlfriend and I are planning an exciting two-week adventure in Eastern Europe this summer, and we’re considering traveling through Bosnia or Romania. We’re on a budget and prefer to explore by train, as car rentals can be pricey. We’ve heard amazing things about both countries, especially their vibrant culture and stunning nature, perfect for hiking! With a budget of around €1500 for two (excluding flights), we’d love your recommendations on cities, experiences, and any tips for making the most of our journey.
Hey guys,
me and my girlfriend want to make a two week vacation in eastern europe/balkan this summer. We want to explore a country, preferably by train because we are on a budget and cars are too expensive. Flights are pretty cheap to Romania and Kosovo and we heard some good stuff.
What can you guys recommend more? Or do you have a different recommendation?
We want to experience the country, the cities, the culture, the nature as well (hiking). We got around two weeks and we are on a budget. Traveling by train and bus would be the best option. Date would be the end of July.
Any tips and tricks for the countries?
Budget would be around 1500€ for us 2 excluding flights, but including food, accommodation, buses and trains and so on.
Thank you in advance
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