Suggestions for Europe on the cheap [View all]

Hi all, I've never posted in travel before, but if I know anything about DUers, it's that y'all know a lot and have good suggestions.

Anyway, I have wanted to go to Europe since college, when my mother forbid me from doing study abroad in Ireland. Something has always come up: too poor in my 20s, responsibilities in my 30s. I had planned to present at a conference in Vienna next year, which would've paid my whole trip...but I was thwarted here too.

At this point, I'm going to Europe next May if my life depends on it. My question is: where have you traveled that is not too expensive. A few notes: I would fly out of NYC, and I do NOT need fancy hotels, expensive restaurants, or kitschy tourist attractions. I do require old churches I have places to stay for a night or two in The Netherlands, Germany, and Scotland.

Thanks for your help