How to See Europe on Only $2000 a Day

Those of us of a certain age will recall the popular travel guides of some years ago that touted “See Europe on $$$$ per Day”.  The fill in the blank number that I remember ranged from $20.00 to $200.00.  These books were largely responsible for the flood of American tourists that roamed through Europe from the 60’s onward seeking to immerse themselves in European culture.  The reality is that most of those that followed the proscriptions of such “How To” books became acquainted with small dingy hotel rooms, wine that tasted like paint thinner, and that particular brand of European body odor, but, nevertheless, returned home happy and knowing more than when...