“We stayed in the most underrated country in Europe for 4 days and it cost less than £160 in total”

If you’re feeling a bit of travel envy from all the vacation snaps on social media, a TikTok user has shared his secret to getting around the globe affordably.

TikTok’s @emsbudgettravel has revealed that not every trip has to break the bank, with one of her ‘favourite’ destinations costing less than £200 for the whole visit.

She named Bosnia and Herzegovina as one of the most “underrated countries in Europe” and revealed all in a one-minute video captioned: “My favorite country of 2024 and one of the cheapest and most underrated in Europe! Perfect for couples on a budget. girls vacation or trip.”

Having already visited nine countries this year, she declared Bosnia and Herzegovina as her top choice. Describing it as a “hidden gem”, she noted that budget airline Ryanair had recently started offering affordable flights to the country.

Em spent four days there and managed to keep her total expenses to just £158.44 – an impressive feat considering this covered “flights, accommodation, food, activities, transport – literally everything”.

She confirmed that the country lives up to its reputation as one of the “cheapest countries to visit in Europe”. During her stay, Em explored the capital Sarajevo, describing it as a “beautiful city” where she “felt really safe”.

She praised the locals for their friendliness and highlighted the country’s “stunning scenery”, which includes “mountains, rivers, lakes and waterfalls”.

Em also recommended a visit to Mostar, a two-hour drive from Sarajevo, describing it as “magical” and “the perfect place to explore for hours.”

“I definitely wanted more than the four days I had here,” she expressed, describing it as “an amazing trip.”

In the comments section, one person mentioned that Bosnia and Herzegovina “caught” their attention. Others were surprised by how accessible it was.

Another person commented: “Mostar is honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve been! the restaurant with the terrace overlooking the river… beautiful!”