If you can afford to fly a bit further afield than the UK, Germany and France, the other side of the continent has a mass of cheap European vacation ideas. The capital of Bulgaria is an absolute treat. One thing that makes it so budget friendly is that it is one of the world’s most walkable cities meaning you won’t waste money on transport. Being on the black sea and a neighbour of Turkey, there’s a distinct East meets West feel in Sofia. There’s also the beautiful Mt Vitosha right on the doorstep for cheap ski-ing vacations. There are plenty of cheap European vacation ideas and if you are also clever in what type of accommodation you choose to stay in, most of the destinations are attainable. Eurocamping, hostels, pensiones, bed and breakfast, self catering are all ways where you can experience the best the continent has to offer. Does one of these 8 Cheap European Vacation Ideas That Will Save You Thousands satisfy your wanderlust? Where are you heading next? Top Photo Credit: data.whicdn.com