Flying around Europe on the cheap, from Ireland's rural charm to Paris' enchanting city streets

County Clare, Ireland: green, rolling hills, fresh air, friendly people. When you step off the plane at the tiny, ten-gate Shannon Airport, you immediately realize you're in another world--a world where the grass smells greener, time moves slower, and the locals are genuinely interested in who you are. From the airport, you can hop on a cheap bus (4.45 with Bus ireann) to the Jamaica Inn Traveler's Hostel in nearby Sixmilebridge, where the owner Michael and his two dogs will show you to your room and point you to the nearest pub.

County Clare is small, making many beautiful sites accessible by an hour's bus ride--tons of castles, the legendary Cliffs of Moher--but if you tire of the county's luscious greenery and rural charm, check out Ryanair, a budget airline operating out of Shannon and over 150 other destinations throughout Europe and Morocco. If you experiment with travel dates at Ryanair.com and book at least several days in advance, you can find ultra-cheap flights, as low as 10 one-way, after all taxes and fees.

From Shannon, Ryanair flies to London, Edinburgh, Paris Beauvais, and seven other destinations, each of which connects to other destinations within the airline's network. Europe boasts a number of reliable discount airlines--easyJet and Air Berlin being the other two largest--allowing the smart traveler to traipse all over Europe on a tiny budget.

Some airports that host discount airlines (such as Paris Beauvais and Milan Bergamo) are located outside the city, and a shuttle to the city may cost an extra 10 or 15 and an hour of your time. The important to budget travel is to prepare ahead. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our thoughts. Arranging and consuming our travel budget carefully is a priority for most families. Reducing spending and prices, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to certain success and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding protecting money while touring is simple: Even if your personal budget is extremely small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, whether on a resources or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel charge!. Before booking, be sure to look up the airport online and factor a potential shuttle ride into your trip.

Also be sure to pack light and bring a snack--discount airlines will charge you for every possible extra, including checked bags and mid-air refreshments. Despite these potential fees, flying with a discount airline is often the far cheapest way to hop around Europe.

(Anyway, the American traveler should be familiar with all those extra charges by now!)

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