Sweden
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 9.4 SEK
Take in Sweden’s stunning landscapes, explore the unspoiled forests, numerous lakes, and many archipelagos. If you’re a history buff interested in learning about this country’s history then head for Stockholm. There you can take in the popular Vasa Museum. It’s “the most visited museum in Scandinavia” and among its treasures, you will see the planet’s best-preserved 17th-century ship. Adult admission is under $16. You can eat at an inexpensive restaurant for roughly $10.85.
Romania
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 4.23 RON
Romania, long associated with Dracula, features multiple medieval villages, the fabled, forested region of Transylvania and numerous massive, mysterious castles such as Bran and Peles Castle. The former harkens back to the 1300s. It is a former royal residence and the Dracula’s alleged lair. If you wish to explore the castle it will cost you $9.45. The rich summer palace, Peles Castle was constructed in 1874. Adult admission is about $7.
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