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Berlin has been called "poor but sexy". It's certainly still sexy but it's becoming less poor — so go visit before prices start rising.

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Welcome To The Savvy Backpacker

Hi, I'm James and I've been teaching people how to travel Europe on a budget since 2010.

I created The Savvy Backpacker to be the most comprehensive resource for planning your trip to Europe. Join me to learn more about the best travel backpacks, train travel in Europe, curated packing lists, European city travel guides, cheap data plans, itinerary planning, and money-saving strategies to help you plan a trip to Europe on a budget.

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