February 27th, 2006
Driving in Morocco is relatively easy however, renting a car isn’t cheap. Apart from paying Dh500 per day, you have to shell out a few more Dirhams as most rent-a-cars demand a cash deposit.
An option would be to take taxis. They have bigger ones which you can share with other passengers.
But the best budget option […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments
February 25th, 2006
So, you’ve got the tickets covered and you’ve already booked your cheap accommodation. Great! You are now ready for the World Cup. Just a few more tips for you…
Beer. You can’t go to Germany without drinking Beer. The thing is, inside the stadiums, only Budweiser (eek!) and Bitburger are allowed. And […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments
February 23rd, 2006
[photo: Discover Northern Ireland]
If you find yourself in UK, do try and find the time to discover Ireland, as well. The abundance of budget airlines — with Ryanair and easyJet leading the pack — plying the route of London-Ireland gives travellers the best opportunity to see more without having to shell out a lot.
And to get into town […]
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February 21st, 2006
Note that taxes, fees and charges will not exceed £15.20.
It’s a pretty good deal. But, like all the other nearly-free offers, there is always a catch.
Apart from the fact that you only have until midnight of thursday (23 February) to book, you cannot get the above offer during holidays, school breaks and any […]
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February 15th, 2006
Germany has just announced the presence of Bird Flu after 2 dead geese were found. What does it mean for budget travellers?
Well, most of you would be advised to look for the sign “Imbiss” to cut down on cost. But do keep in mind the following words:
Huehnchen or Huehn = Chicken
Ente = Duck
When in doubt, […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments
February 14th, 2006
Spring is just around the corner and it probably is time to start planning that much awaited Spring break. What better way to welcome the sun back than to party in hedonistic Ibiza.
Where to Stay:
With your backpack and sleeping bag, you can save more Euros by staying at Camping Cala Nova, one of Ibiza’s best […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 5 comments
February 13th, 2006
Sometimes, budget travellers are caught with no choice. Limited finances could mean camping or staying at cheap but poorly heated places. The Selk Bag would be perfect for situations like this, especially during cold, winter nights.
The Selk’ Bag, as blogged by Elektro Plankton, is “a sleeping bag system which looks like a giant full body uni-garment. Inside or […]
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February 13th, 2006
Lovers of the cold, ice and snow would definitely love the idea of staying in an Ice Hotel. However, it comes with a price. To stay in an Ice Hotel in Sweden would set you back 320-650 Euros per night.
Yet another reason to head off to the Eastern part of this continent… to Romania, one […]
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February 12th, 2006
When we hear Transylvania, most of us have images of Dracula and eerie castles in our heads. But, there is more to this (in-?) famous place that a lot of us probably never did get the chance to find out… like Sinaia.
Sinaia is Romania’s best skiing resort.
“It has a sub-Alpine montane-corridor climate with cool summers (July average temperature 14-16°C) and […]
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February 11th, 2006
Like all the other European cities, Turin (Torino to Italianos) bundled up what they have to offer (entry or discount to major tourist sites and transportation) in a city card to give visitors the chance to sample what the city has to offer on a specific number of days at a cheaper cost.
The Torina Card Cultural Olympiad […]
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