July 31st, 2007
Would you like to have a preview of what you will be seeing soon? Well, here are a few links to several webcams in famous European cities:
Paris Live has webcams placed strategically in several areas around the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, Centre Pompidou, Montparnasse, City Hall and Place de la Bastille.
Downtown Barcelona is […]
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July 31st, 2007
It’s a shop organized by people who are against capitalism and consumerism. Umsonstladens are open to everyone – rich and poor. Rather than throw things away, people go there and give away functional and portable items which others may still find use for. And, at the same time, people who find themselves in NEED of […]
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July 30th, 2007
Apparently, Ikea is more than just the H&M of furniture in Norway. Ikea stores are actually a part of Norway’s must-sees.
I may be too late with this news… but Ikea is (or has) temporarily turning one of its stores in Norway into a hostel. 30 shoppers will be picked for a chance to stay at […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments
July 26th, 2007
When they say no-frills, it means that they have gone without the essential features. In airlines, that usually means that there will be no food, no paper ticket, no porters to carry your luggage and/or no blankets, among others.
This picture, though, has taken the term no-frills airline to a different level:
photo source: Gorgon1
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July 24th, 2007
Here are the top 2 reasons why you should buy Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows during your European sojourn (yes, even if it’s heavy and may be over your budget at 18,90Euros):
If you are anywhere else in Europe except the UK, there is no need to line up for the last (and the best, […]
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July 24th, 2007
Zöld Pardon — an outdoor club in Budapest — holds the longest summer festival with live concerts, discos all summer long. A wide variety of music can be expected.
In addition, there are several other entertainment possibilities on location: WiFi, bike park, cocktail bar, restaurant and café.
Zöld Pardon is located in Goldmann György tér, déli olda […]
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July 19th, 2007
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July 18th, 2007
We all know that budget airlines can afford to lower the cost because all the basic comforts have been taken out. And if you require other services — like if you need to eat, get priority seating or bring extra luggage –you need to pay extra.
For the past years, we have been seeing more […]
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July 17th, 2007
Haggling to get a better price than stated is an art that many have perfected. But, how would you haggle when you are faced by someone who does not speak a word of English? Ironically, the fact that you are obviously foreign definitely calls for you to discuss and get a better price.
So, […]
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July 17th, 2007
A great (not to mention, strong) alternative, should your shoelaces suddenly retire from all that walking you have been doing.
Should you ignore that “do not wash clothes here” sign in the bathroom, you could use it as a clothesline after you have broken one of the hostel’s laws.
Sure, you can eat cake with […]
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