Originally Posted by
satchip
That is why I am firmly in the camp of just don't drink, especially on a trip. I saved my captains a lot of money that first year by not drinking. Diet Coke and wasser mit gas is much cheaper than beer in Europe.
I don't know what parts of Europe you're flying in, but most places I go a pint of beer is about half what 8oz. of Coke is. Vasser is usually close to parity.