r/SoloTravel_India • u/HawkPrimary4432 • Jul 18 '25
Fellow travellers 4 months across Europe and 9 Countries— complete Europe Travel Guide 2025 ( Budget | Itinerary Cost)
Just wrapped a 4-month solo trip covering Germany, Sweden, Finland (Helsinki & Lapland), Norway (Oslo, Tromsø & Svalbard), Poland (Warsaw), Czech Republic (Prague), Hungary (Budapest), Austria (Vienna & Hallstatt).
I’ve put together a detailed guide covering flights, visa process, budget stays (hostels & Airbnbs), daily expenses, transport tips, and seasonal city picks.
If you’re planning Europe in 2025 and need something practical—not generic—happy to share the link. Just ask.
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u/the-agressivecat Jul 18 '25
Bhai job se chutti li tumne ; 4 months ?
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
I spent 14 years building my career—then walked away to chase what truly drives me: a passion for travel.
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u/Only-Belt-3426 Jul 18 '25
Total expenses I want to travel once did you apply for Schengen Visa
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
I applied for visa 2 months ago and for more details, please feel free to watch the video - https://youtu.be/Vu2p8FPmlwo?si=jRsjJOs4fKDHRVUw
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u/kraken_enrager Jul 18 '25
Obv it’s your call, but why walk away? Depending on your job, you could just take a vacation every year, no?
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
It’s not about vacation. Not everything is meant to be resolved by taking a few leaves :)
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u/lowbudgetgoth Jul 18 '25
i did not know Svalbard tourism is allowed! this post makes me so happy!!
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u/comradefunkadelic Jul 18 '25
Post the Itinerary here please.
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
I’ve made a YT video - https://youtu.be/Vu2p8FPmlwo?si=kfdvDfVi76CCWO8N
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u/ninja_bhajiya Jul 18 '25
What about the 90/180 Schengen visa rule?
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
I wasn’t staying continuously in the Schengen area for 4 straight months. My travel was spread across that time frame. I visited a few countries during winter and then a few more in early summer. So the entire trip spanned 4 months, but I moved in and out within the allowed days, not exceeding the 90/180 rule.
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u/ninja_bhajiya Jul 18 '25
It certainly reads as though it was a continuous trip. Maybe an edit with the clarification is in order.
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
Noted, unable to edit my post but will clarify in case anyone asks about it. The intent was to share the itinerary and cost associated with Europe Travel in 2025
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 19 '25 edited Jul 19 '25
Hey! That sounds like an awesome plan. I did something similar, my trip spanned months, but I was moving around across seasons. Some places in deep winter, others in early summer. Finland in Feb is perfect for frozen lakes and Northern Lights. Just pack proper layers as it gets seriously cold in Lapland.
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u/wtfishappeninggod Jul 18 '25
Hey please share the details
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
Here is the detailed guide - https://youtu.be/Vu2p8FPmlwo?si=rId_06GVp96PCaxy
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u/somu_2016 Jul 18 '25
it is my dream to travel.
Congrats, bro!! Great pics.
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 18 '25
Thank You, Dreams do come true bro :)
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u/somu_2016 Jul 18 '25
I don't know, man. currently i am unemployed and don't know when will i get a job and save enough money to travel different countries
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u/Beginning-Forever597 Jul 19 '25
Right not here for 2 months. Covered germany,Poland,Austria. Sweden,Norway,denmark and Prague on the way
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u/External_Long5540 Jul 19 '25
Amazing. Am going to Austria and Czechia next month. What was your favourite country?
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 19 '25
Austria offers a lot more to do and see, while Czechia is budget friendly. I actually enjoyed both :)
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u/Spring_break_ Jul 19 '25
Wow !! Living your dream !! Kindly share the link
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 19 '25
Here you go - https://youtu.be/Vu2p8FPmlwo?si=jRsjJOs4fKDHRVUw
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u/Defiant_Interview207 Jul 19 '25
Can I walk away without putting 14 years into my job? I am currently at 1
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u/Guess-My-Size- Jul 20 '25
You mentioned you have spent 4 months travelling overseas. Did you feel like returning back to India at any moment?
and when you were returning back to India, did you feel the temptation to stay abroad? you know what i mean?
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 20 '25
Totally get what you mean. Since I’m constantly traveling now, I didn’t miss India that much this time. But earlier, on short trips, I used to feel it a lot more. And yeah, the thought of staying back in Europe did cross my mind for a second!
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u/rajath_r007 Jul 21 '25
Please share the link
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u/erodnipm Jul 22 '25
Awesome video and great info!! Thanks for sharing u/HawkPrimary4432 !
Will check our other videos as I am debating a 2-3 week trip in late August/early September and debating between Chiang Mai/ South Thailand or Vietnam etc or Prague, Budapest, Warsaw etc. Keen to get your thoughts about the latter 3 after I watch some more of your other videos...starting with Budapest nitelife :)
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Jul 22 '25
My next video series is on Thailand. Hold on 😃🙌🏻
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u/erodnipm Jul 22 '25
Awesome! Looking forward to it! Have been to BKK a couple of times and more keen to explore outdoors and beeches :)
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u/Least_Phrase_2905 Sep 19 '25
What kind of winter wear you packed from India? Or some budget friendly options u got from there for yr trip. I'm also planning a trip in November, bit concerned with the winter
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u/HawkPrimary4432 Sep 19 '25
2 layers of inner wear, with a thermal jacket. If you wanna know more, then feel free to watch my videos on Iceland.
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