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Archive for May 2007

May 31st, 2007

The Loch Ness Monster

Just a couple of days ago, I just blogged that you might want to consider visiting Edinburgh to take part in the Fringe amidst your search for the Loch Ness monster.
Well, it looks like Nessie may be there to welcome you because he’s back!
Gordon Holmes saw him and was even able to take a […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2007

Dining Alfresco

Eating out does not just mean going to a restaurant. It could also mean enjoying the summer weather by dining alfresco.
Many restaurants and cafés set up tables outside when the weather is good. But, you know what, going on a picnic will definitely be kinder to your budget. All you need […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 3 comments

May 30th, 2007

The Edinburgh Fringe

If you are planning on checking for yourself if the Loch Ness Monster is as real as Santa Claus, I suggest that you do so sometime between August 5 and 27.
Why August?
Well, since the chances of you NOT seeing the Loch Ness is very high, you might as well go there when there are other […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments

May 29th, 2007

European Summer Festivals

When you get to your destination, make sure that you check out posters or flyers.  Summer time is when Europeans have their festivals, fetes and street parties, among many other forms of revelry held on some street or plaza.  Not only would you be getting a taste of the local culture, you will also be […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

May 25th, 2007

Free Entertainment in London

If you find yourself with nothing to do in London and you have already covered all those tourist spots you have on your must-see list, you might want to consider checking out the numerous free concerts going on all over the city. Whichever type of music you prefer, there will definitely be something you’d enjoy.
Check […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

May 25th, 2007

New Look

EuropeString and all the other blogs under b5media’s Travel and Culture channel are all sporting a new look.  Not only does it look better, it’s a lot more user friendly, too.
Hope you love it as much as I do.
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By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

May 23rd, 2007

What Budget Travelers Are Reading

Sandro’s copy of the Let’s Go: Europe on a Budget 2007.
DrDrewHonolulu has Europe for Free
ChocoSea checks out Lonely Planet Europe on a Shoestring
j3net shows off her vintage Satchel Guide for the Vacation Tourist in Europe 1883
displace365 with the new Rick Steve’s “Europe Through The Back Door”

What about you? What are you reading?
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By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

May 22nd, 2007

Following Grey’s Anatomy from Across the World

I am a Grey’s Anatomy addict.  I’d do anything to be able to watch it even during my travels. Problem is, ABC only allows US-residents to watch it for free from their website.
What would you do if you were traveling outside the US and still want to watch your favorite TV show (House, perhaps, […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

May 22nd, 2007

Kids Fly for Free with Lufthansa this Summer

If you are

planning on traveling between Germany and any country within the EU
planning to travel between German cities
traveling with a child aged 11 or under
planning to travel sometime in July and/or August

You can save a lot of money by flying with Lufthansa.
Kids accompanied by any paying passenger — whether parents, relative or friend — can […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

May 18th, 2007

James Sherman Interview

All internet-savvy budget travel deal hunters know of Sherman’s Travel — the site and its print version. Since 2002, we have been browsing Shermans Travel for travel bargains. And now, it boasts of more than 3.5 million subscribers every Wednesday.
And behind this successful online (and now print) venture is non other than Mr. […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

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