Eastern Europe offers incredible value for travelers. Cities like Prague, with its stunning castle and Charles Bridge, and Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube” with its thermal baths, offer world-class sights at a fraction of the cost of their Western European counterparts. Krakow in Poland is a historical gem, with its beautiful main square and the poignant history of Auschwitz-Birkenau nearby. You’ll find that accommodation, food, and transportation are all significantly cheaper, allowing your travel budget to go much further.