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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 video the mythical creature last Saturday.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this jet black thing, about 45-feet (15 meters) long, moving fairly fast in the water…
My initial thought is it could be a very big eel, they have serpent-like features and they may …read more

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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 to do is to buy your food from the nearest grocery or just order take-away (which will be a lot cheaper than dining in) and then, you can look for that perfect place (according to your own standards, of course) to sit and enjoy your …read more

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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 major things happening which could help ease the disappointment of not seeing a mythical figure.
So what is there to see?
The Edinburgh Summer Festival — aka the Edinburgh Fringe which is the world’s biggest arts festival — will definitely rock your socks off!   You will definitely …read more

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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 able to enjoy a great summer afternoon for free.
Now,  if you are planning a trip in July or August,  you should check out James Martin’s list of festivals.  It may even be worth it to plan your trip around one of these festivals.  As an …read more

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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 it out…

Free Lunchtime Concerts at SW1, St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Southwark Concert Band at SE24, Herne Hill/Dulwich.
Billy Chong Blues Revue: Long Running Blues Jam at E9, Hackney.
Free Live Music Fridays and Sundays at SE23, The Hob, Forest Hill.
Open Mic @ Biddy’s Bar at NW6, Kilburn.
Acoustic Night Every Sunday …read more

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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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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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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, now that we are still waiting for Grey’s season 4)?
Well, if you do not have a friend here in Europe who has access to AFN, you are out of luck. Chances are, you won’t be seeing the newest episode until much much later. Or, …read more

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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 travel for €0 (plus tax and fees) during the period indicated.
Lufthansa Kindersommers is available if you book before the 31st of June.

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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. James Sherman. I’ve long wanted to pick this man’s brains (apart from the above success, he is also a graduate of Stanford and Harvard!) but, I was not lucky enough to cross his path during his and my travels.
BUT… thanks to Gita… I …read more

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