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Stockholm was, as expected, expensive. To save on cash, it would do you good to head for the nearby (70km away) Uppsala, one of Sweden’s oldest city, after you have gone around Stockholm.
There are good budget accommodations in Uppsala. In addition, it is relatively easy to find cheap eats since prices are catered for the big student population.
To get to Uppsala from Stockholm, take the Swebus Express or the SJ trains.
One of the good cheap fastfood places in Uppsala is Saffet’s. Unlike McDonalds, the have more than just french fries and burgers. At Saffet’s, you can also order …read more

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Copenhagen is not really as expensive as everyone thinks it is. And even if you are really on a very tight budget, there are still options open to travelers like you. Here are just a few:
Accommodations

Danish Hostels are reasonably priced. And are even cheaper during the low season. They are located all over.
Cheapest Option: Go Camping! Check out Copenhagen City Camp, Camping Absalon and FDM Camping Tangloppen, among others.

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I just found out that the latest European capital of cool is none other than Helsinki in Finland. Check out This is Travel for an overview of Helsinki’s charm.
As for budget options, that is what I am here for.

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Alcohol is very expensive in Finland.  Believe me, a budget traveller like you wouldn’t be regularly hanging out at the pub next door. A beer would cost around 5Euros. 
Best would be to buy beer for 0.5Euro at supermarkets. 
But if you really really need to save, drink tap water. It’s always drinkable and it’s FREE.

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Backpackers normally head for the Eastern part of Europe to stretch their budgets.  Obviously that part of the continent is a lot cheaper than their Western neighbors. And in Scandinavia, prices surely do not qualify as cheap.
However, no matter how high the normal cost of prices are, there are still a few saving graces. Thank God!
Here are a couple of travel hints to help save a few Euros:
For those who need to touch base with their friends and family back home, FREE Internet Access is available. Here is a list of FREE Internet Access points (with map) in the center of Helsinki.  However, access to these are …read more

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