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“Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groves and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café.”
You will not run out of things to do in Cyprus. However, you may want to take a look at the various Museums (think medieval, archeological, folk art and natural history, among others), should you find the time.
The good news: Museums are FREE on …read more

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When in Bulgaria and you plan to venture out of Sofia, the capital city, consider staying in private homes.  It’s considerably cheaper than staying in hotels. Think 40-60% less! 
With private home rentals, apart from saving money, you get to see the real Bulgaria, as well.   Hostels are also way cheaper than hotels (obviously) but your options are limited if you choose to go out of Sofia.
Check out Travellerspoint for availability in the areas you plan to visit.

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Early this month, the Euro leaped high against the dollar.  This means that everything now is more expensive for Americans in Europe.
Should you  be heading off to Europe anytime soon, note that:

it is best to buy your Euros in Europe.
if you have to withdraw money from your ATM, try to make large withdrawals (hence less often) to minimize fees.

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Looks a lot like EasyCruise decided NOT to paddle their own canoe…
Taking advantage of the current World Cup mania, EasyCruise has decided to name their offers World Cup this and that for offers which are valid during the World Cup periods. 
If you’d rather cruise and avoid the crowds in Germany, book a cheap cruise over at EasyCruise.
“…this summer easyCruise will be offering cabins for as little as £19.66 per person per night during the World Cup period.
World Cup matches will be screened in the Sports Bar on board easyCruiseOne while the ship cruises the French and Italian Riviera – …read more

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So, it’s part of North Africa but, hey, it is near enough to Europe that those who are already in the continent and are itching for an adventure (cannabis anyone? hehe) at budget prices would probably welcome this news.
From October on, RyanAir will fly from Marseille (for €1) and Frankfurt-Hahn (for €10) to Morocco.Even better, according to the guys over at FlyerTalk, taxes from Morocco is under €10!
Looking for cheap vacation rentals or beachfront property?

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Germany may be spending 3,000 Euros per night for each player.  And all the other teams would shell out 200-500 Euros per night for each player.  But, the Spanish will be staying at the cheapest hotel, in comparison to all the other teams. Get this, the most expensive room they have cost 99 Euros per night!
It looks a lot like you won’t be the only one roughing it during the games.  To think, those Spanish guys need to train and play. All you need to do is watch and party!
[as seen on World Cup Blog]

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Why Travel to France recommends L’As du Fallafel (Falafel Ace). Apparently, they have the best falafels in Paris.
What is a Falafel? It’s a Middle-Eastern fried ball or patty of spiced fava beans or chickpeas. It is a highly popular form of fast food in the Arab East. It is traditionally served as a filling ingredient in a pita bread wrap
Falafels are not only delicious, it’s filling AND cheap, too!
L’As du Fallafel
32 rue des Rosiers
75004 Paris France
Metro: St. Paul
Closed on Saturdays
Available Spain real estate and investment property

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Hapag-Lloyd Express is offering tons of cheap tickets to several German football venues for as little as  £0.01.
I just checked and there are still several flights available. Hurry up, though.  Soon enough, those tickets will be sold out.

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It’s the 8th of May and you still have yet to book a hostel for your stay during the World Cup.  Let me just take this chance to say… “what were you thinking?!” 
If you have no friends who you can beg to stay with, camping may be the only chance you have now.
If your game venue is in Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen and Cologne, worldcup-camp.com has several camp sites with good facilities.  Rates are relatively cheap. You can even rent a tent, if you do not have one.
For other venues, you may want to check out World Cup Camping forum for leads.
Do …read more

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