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Archive for February 2007

February 11th, 2007

Carnaval de Binche in Belgium

Are you planning to take part in Belgium’s pre-Lenten bacchanalia? If you are, here are a few tips on how you can keep the cost down while enjoying the carnival festivities in Carnaval de Binche:
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By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

February 10th, 2007

Entrance to Barcelona Museums

With the weather that we are currently having, it would be nice to spend some of our time indoors. You need not watch TV and waste precious time inside your hotel room. You also do not need to spend a lot of money just so you can see and experience more of Barcelona.
Here […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

February 7th, 2007

FREE Bicycles in Paris This Summer

Paris City Hall has contracted JCDecaux Somupi to have 14,100 bikes in place by summer.  These bikes will be used for the city of Paris’ free bicycle hire service.
In order to borrow a bike for free, you need to pay an annual registration fee of about $6.47 (or 5 Euros).  This would give you the […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments

February 6th, 2007

Travel Blog Awards

Mark Ashley of Upgrade Travel Better has opened the nomination for the very first Travvies — the travel blog awards.
Awards will be given to the Best Travel Blog, the Best Destination Blog, the Best Informative/Practical Travel Blog, the Best Group-Written Travel Blog, Best Single-Author Travel Blog and the Best Photography on a Travel Blog.
If you […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

February 6th, 2007

Cheap Eats in Stockholm

Stockholm restaurant scene is impressive. The city offers a big variety of dining options with high quality. Of course, this comes with a price. After all, Stockholm — in general — is not exactly a haven for budget travelers.
But, you need not starve. Even in expensive places, you will be able to find something […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

February 2nd, 2007

Watch Super Bowl XLI in Frankfurt

The biggest spectacle in American Sports will soon be upon us and I am sure that Americans in Europe are trying to find ways to watch Super Bowl XLI on TV.
If you cannot afford to stay in one of those hotels which broadcasts American sport channels, your best bet would be to go to a […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

February 1st, 2007

Das Park Hotel

Das Park Hotel is an experimental hotel in Linz, Austria where you can decide how much you’d want (or can afford) to pay for your stay.
The catch?

The rooms — which boast of a full headroom, double bed, storage, light, power, woolly blanket and light cotton sleeping bag — are made from refurbished drain pipes.
Toilets, showers, […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments