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You surely will need to order an extra Petit de Jeneur before you head on out to discover what this city has to offer.
TIP: If you plan on using the Metro, be prepared. Take a baby carrier! Not only are there no elevators and escalators in most of the underground train stations, some entry ways are even too small to accommodate a baby stroller.
In between your visits to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, head on to some of the city’s parks where there are playgrounds for the kids and numerous benches for the weary parents.
Jardin d’enfants des Halles is …read more

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As as awestruck as you may become when you first see St. Peter’s Basilica or the Pallatine, chances are, your little bundle of joy would be yawning in boredom.

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In between the must-sees Rome has to offer, take a bit of time and take your child(ren) where they can enjoy this historical city, kiddie style.
Luna Park is a large amusement park with fairground rides, a roller coaster and other traditional amusement rides is located at Via delle Tre Fontane. FREE.
Villa Borghese is a huge park (with park surface of 80 hectares) with several entertaining rides for kids. On a very …read more

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With careful planning, a few hours doing online research and some small sacrifices, even students with meager allowances can afford to tour around Europe.
I will not write flowery words about the cities which I consider value-for-money travel options. Anyone with enough time and internet or library access can look for the info themselves. Instead, I will point student travellers to the right direction-where they can get real value for their money or, if available, where freebies can be found.

BUDAPEST, the capital of Hungary, is a more affordable travel option in comparison to it’s wealthier neighbors. The city offers interesting sights …read more

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I know, I know, I have been amiss with my postings lately. But, that will soon change! From now on, you can expect (almost) daily updates for those who are itching to travel in and around Europe on a tight budget!
I have several articles on draft and will post them really soon. You can expect budget tips/deals for:
Bornholm, Denmark: Backpacking
Beautiful Croatia
Venice
Warsaw, Poland
Afterwhich, I will be heading off to Tuscany (where I will spend summer with my family) where I will do some more research to post in this network.

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WARNING:
It was reported that travel agents have been charging up to 87% onto the fare for Ryanair flights. These prices are quoted to passengers without informing the customers that a handling charge is being levied.
A classic rip-off!
The next time you decide to fly Ryanair, book directly with Ryanair.

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Skytrax has just announced the winners of the 2005 World Airline Awards.
Not to be left out are the Budget Airlines, the best thing that ever happened to budget travellers.

The Best Budget Airlines in Europe are:
1. Air Berlin – Germany
2. Vueling – Spain
3. easyjet – Great Britain
I used to think that all budget/no-frills airline are just about the same when it comes to the quality of service and comfort. Come to think of it, I did not expect much. But if the biggest survey ever conducted were able to show real differences then, I’d let …read more

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Traveling with your kids make it a but difficult to stick to your budget. Here are a few tips to make sure that your little family getaway won’t break your bank.
Go online!
Travel agencies have gone online. Add to that the presence of several online agents like opodo and expedia offering hundreds of packages. The number of special deals and the variety of offers available would surely give you enough choices to fit you and your children, whatever age they may be. Just think of the keywords (suggestions: family + travel + [insert country]) and start your research using …read more

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