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EasyCruise is part of that big company offering budget options in Europe. It’s another business venture by the master entrepreneur of the easyGroup, Stelios.
Their only condition to passengers is that they are given the allowance to blind you with the color orange. hehe.
And here’s yet another good news (the first being the fact that easyCruise is already cheap as it is) for wannabe-cruisers…
You will soon be able to book EasyCruise via Ebay. They will be both offered under ‘auction’ and ‘buy it now’ in eBay sites in the UK, Germany, Italy, Switerland and Austria. …read more

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Eurailpass… Eurail Flexipass… Eurail Selectpass… Eurail Regional Pass… Eurail National Pass… which one is best?!
Confusing, ain’t it?
Rail Saver can help you figure out which ticket would be the best value for you and your travel needs.
Try it out!

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Tired and hungry after seeing the Acropolis and Ancient Agora? You may want to check out these budget dining options:

Bayraktaris and Savvas for Greek souvlaki/kebab in Monastiraki (near Monastiraki Metro Station)
Kanella restaurant in Kostandinupoleos and Evmolpidon, Gazi (near centre of Athens)
cheap and nice Greek food and plenty of small tavernas in Psirry area.
If you want to self-cater, look for any of the chain of AB Vasilopoulos supermarkets where they also sell high quality food
try out street food like a souvlaki for 1.50€
get a sandwich at Grigoris or Everest

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There are so many dining options for budget travelers in Germany. You do not even have to step foot inside a McDonald’s outlet in order to fill your stomach and save money.
Cheap meals are available at…

an Imbiss, take-away food stands which are scattered all over the country. You can find all sorts of imbisses, from chinese and thai food to german sausages, doener kebabs and roasted chicken.
the Mensa, school cafeteria. They serve cheap German (most of the time) food. They have a large choice of dishes and drinks for a very cheap price.

Or… you can always self-cater. Head over …read more

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When you are tired and jetlagged after a long trip, taking a taxi upon arrival at the airport makes a lot of sense. No hassling bus routes and train maps to figure out. However, taxis are the most expensive of public land transportation. Not to mention the fact that taxi drivers all over the world have the reputation of overcharging unsuspecting tourists.
Fortunately, in most European countries, there are other ways to get yourself to your hotel. It may not be as hassle-free as taxis but, at least, you can keep to your budget.
One fine example for today is getting to/from Schipol …read more

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Stockholm was, as expected, expensive. To save on cash, it would do you good to head for the nearby (70km away) Uppsala, one of Sweden’s oldest city, after you have gone around Stockholm.
There are good budget accommodations in Uppsala. In addition, it is relatively easy to find cheap eats since prices are catered for the big student population.
To get to Uppsala from Stockholm, take the Swebus Express or the SJ trains.
One of the good cheap fastfood places in Uppsala is Saffet’s. Unlike McDonalds, the have more than just french fries and burgers. At Saffet’s, you can also order …read more

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Luxe City Guide goes to Europe! Guides to Paris, Istanbul and Madrid are now available!
“LUXE City Guides are the definitive travel and style guides to the best Asian, European and Australian cities for the discerning traveller.
Each hip, smart and stylish pocket-sized guidebook is packed with a highly selective list of only the best shops, restaurants and hotels, unique services and lifestyle options. And what’s more, LUXE guides are updated twice each year.”
And since they have chosen to go to Europe, we have decided to give away Luxe (Europe) City Guides to 3 of our lucky readers.
Here are the RULES …read more

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Copenhagen is not really as expensive as everyone thinks it is. And even if you are really on a very tight budget, there are still options open to travelers like you. Here are just a few:
Accommodations

Danish Hostels are reasonably priced. And are even cheaper during the low season. They are located all over.
Cheapest Option: Go Camping! Check out Copenhagen City Camp, Camping Absalon and FDM Camping Tangloppen, among others.

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If you…

Would rather take the scenic route
Arrive right in the center of the city (an advantage which most budget airlines cannot list)

then, you might want to consider traveling around the continent by train.
Personally, I always associate train travel to touring around Europe. It is still one of the best ways to go around most European destinations.
If you would want to travel by train, here are a few things you need to know to keep the cost down:

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A Eurail Select Pass offers #days of travel with a 2 month period in any adjoining countries within the Eurail network. It lets you choose 3, 4 or 5 adjoining travel countries.
Thing is, Eurailpasses — which can only be purchased outside Europe — already saves you a lot of money than when you buy individual train tickets while in Europe.
But did you know that if you buy a Eurail Select Pass, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg are counted as one country?!
Isn’t that a sweet deal?!
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