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Most people associate backpacks with budget travelling. So do I.
However, it is worth noting that bandannas are slowly creeping up and stealing the heads of several budget travellers all over the world.
There was a time when those red bandannas in paisely are worn around the neck by cowboys and farmers. Now, it has morphed into a […]
I live a few minutes away from Frankfurt Stadion, one of the venues for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Apart from the buzz that it has created online, I am also exposed to males whose reactions range from giggly to downright annoyed when the topic of tickets for the world cup comes up.
Apparently, one […]
I can’t believe the number of travelers who have said that they are ready to see as much as they can in Europe. And then they go on and ask about cheap hostels and ways of travelling around cheap. I would have gamely given them advice but before I could even answer, I was […]
Backpackers normally head for the Eastern part of Europe to stretch their budgets. Obviously that part of the continent is a lot cheaper than their Western neighbors. And in Scandinavia, prices surely do not qualify as cheap.
However, no matter how high the normal cost of prices are, there are still a few saving graces. Thank God!
Here are a […]
Backpackers need to touch base, from time to time. Phone calls have to be made to reassure your loved ones back home of your safety, despite the fact that you only have your backpacks on your backs (pardon the bad pun).
Everyone knows that unless you are on a business trip with the company footing the […]
Travelling to Europe in winter may have its advantages price-wise but it has its drawbacks as well. Chances are the continent will be under dark clouds. It will be cold and windy, as well. The streets will be empty and some attractions will be closed.
If you are lucky, the sun will shine. But if it […]
All of you have probably seen people thumb up rides to get to their next destination. Although, hitchhiking isn’t really what your mothers would recommend due to safety reasons, you may one day find yourself hitchhiking to your next European destination. If and when that occurs, it always is best to be prepared.
Check out hitchhikingguide.org […]
What is Europe String? Europe on a shoestring (formerly known as Budget Travel Europe) is one of the blogs which joined the b5media family after the merger with About Weblogs. It will be one of the travel blogs under the network, with focus on (obviously) Budget Travel in Europe.
What exactly will you be posting? […]
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