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However, the cost is relative.
This is NOT, I repeat, NOT for those who are heavy-boned, overweight and pregnant.
The Ostfriestland Hotel in the North-Western part of Germany (near the Dutch border) charges their hotel guests based on their weight. The current exchange rate for each kilo is 0.50Euro per night.
Truly a bargain accommodation in a 3-star […]
“… most of the time, we’d be out and about anyway.”
“All we need is a place to sleep at night. Nothing fancy, please.”
I’ve heard these words from travellers, most of them gallivanting on a tight budget. Heck, back when my world did not include ‘reimbursable travel expenses’, I had the same mindset. Oh, wait a […]
USA Today featured what they think are ten under priced and on-the-rise European cities. Most of the cities mentioned in the article were included in my past itineraries. And I do have some comments regarding their “picks for the 10 cities that should make your ‘must-visit’ list”. Here they are:
Dubrovnik. I agree 100%. In addition, I […]
Should you be be adventurous enough to sleep in the house of strangers or let strangers stay with you then Couch Surfing is definitely for you. Couch surfing is an online community based on the concept of offering a couch to visitors.
Is it safe? Apparently, it is since couch surfers have to undergo extensive verification and reference checks.
Have […]
You have your ticket to the World Cup.
You’ve booked that cheap accommodation.
I already told you where you can eat or drink to save your cash.
Now, all you need to do is to get from your hostel to the game venue. Well, you are getting luckier and luckier. Because on the day of the match, DB […]
What is better than travelling on a shoestring? Travelling for free!!!
Not even the best airline or hotel deal could ever beat going off somewhere where you do not have to pay or consider the paltry amount of $ you have in your pocket. Of course, you have to do a lot of research, be lucky […]
Apart from gasoline, alcohol and tobacco are also cheap in Luxembourg.
This is because VAT rates are lower and there are no excise duties.
Should you be near the border and tobacco and alcohol are in your “list” then, it would best to make a little side trip. The country may be small but it “boasts a […]
After my entries about getting a free ticket, booking cheap accommodations and finding cheap places to eat or drink during the worldcup 2006, I have been getting more and more requests for more tips which are city (or World Cup venue) specific.
Will work on your questions. Thank God, the research will be easier since I […]
Copenhagen in Denmark is one of the liveliest and entertaining city in Scandinavia. However, this city is not exactly a haven for budget travellers.
Should you choose Copenhagen as your next travel destination, anyway, do not stay in the city center. Cheaper option would be to stay in hostels in the Vesterbro and Norrebro areas. They aren’t […]
The easiest way to save on accommodations is to…
(1) Find a travel buddy. Travelling with another person would, obviously, slash accommodation costs into half.
(2) Look for friends. When you send you that friend an email about you being “in the city”, ask if you could stay over, as well. The worst that could happen is […]
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