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August 21st, 2006

Why Go to Europe?

Travel is expensive.  And with the current exchange rate (US$ to Euros), it is bound to be even more expensive for those who are visiting from the US. So, why oh why should you still visit Europe?
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August 17th, 2006

More Lists for Those Who Plan to Travel Around Europe on a Budget

Yesterday, I made my list of the 10 things I hate about budget travelling for Darren’s Lists - Group Writing Project.
Today, I surfed through all the submissions and found some which could be interesting for those who are planning to travel around Europe on a shoestring. 
Here they are:

Ten Tips for Being an Unforgettable Houseguest - great tips, imho. […]

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August 16th, 2006

10 Things I Hate About Budget Travelling

This post is part of Darren’s Lists - Group Writing Project.
Life throws us curveballs when we least expect it.  When travelling on a budget, however, we sometimes need to brace ourselves even more and practice some fancy footwork in order to dodge all those extra curveballs that seem to always come in threes… or fours… […]

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August 15th, 2006

Save Gas While Driving in Europe

I can understand why a lot of people are complaining about the rising cost of Fuel back home.  Imagine how you would feel, though, if you need to gas up… in Europe?!
Drive, if you really must.  Like what I previously mentioned, you can save by taking note of where gas is cheaper. 
Another way to save gas […]

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August 14th, 2006

Head for the countryside

We’ve all heard about heading East of Europe to find the best bargains.  However, should your itinerary only include the obvious places to visit (like Paris) in Western Europe, then your only other option would be to head for the countryside once you are finished rubbing elbows with thousands of other tourists in the city.
You’ll […]

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August 13th, 2006

UK Travel Advisory

If you are one of those who are not deterred by the bomb blast threat and still have plans of travelling out of the UK…

do take note of the increased security measures. 
Be aware of what you can carry with you on the plane.
Be prepared to face long delays (cancellations, even) and intensive security checks.

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August 9th, 2006

Backpacking Pros and Cons from Bryanboy

Bryanboy: Le Superstar Fabuleux himself is contemplating backpacking, instead of travelling the usual bryanboy style: with LV bags in 1st class.  
Now, we have yet to see if he will really push through with it but, let me share you his interesting list of Backpacking Pros and Cons:

If you know (of) Bryanboy like Duncan and I do […]

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August 3rd, 2006

Bulgaria tops emerging destination in 2007 list

Now, isn’t that incentive enough for you to consider Bulgaria as your next travel destination?
“Opodo’s UK country manager Neil Mott said: 2006 has seen a strong rise in travel to Eastern European countries since whilst being accessible, they still hold a certain mystique for the traveller”, says Travel Mole
And to complement the above raves, here are some budget options: 
For […]

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