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Archive for November 2007

November 27th, 2007

Goodbye from Melissa Petri

Even after 8 years of living in this continent, I still have not lost the feeling of excitement every time I visit a new European City. I still feel like a tourist even as I visit places which I have already seen. After all, I have always believed that there will always be something […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 3 comments

November 18th, 2007

Greetings from Boston

Since I am earning Euros, I thought that I might as well take advantage of the current dollar/euro exchange rate and head for good ‘ole USA rather than tour around my current home.  So, off to New England, I went.

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November 5th, 2007

Cheaper than flying to Schiphol Airport

Just like in other countries, flying to another (relatively nearby) airport may be better for your wallet in the Netherlands.

If you are planning to visit Amsterdam and find that flights to Schiphol Airport are pricey, you may want to consider checking flights to Eindhoven and Rotterdam Airports.
Cheap Flights to these airports can be found here: […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

November 4th, 2007

Top 5 Reasons Why Amsterdam is a Budget Traveler’s Haven

You can get to most tourist destinations by foot. The city is flat and relatively small. Walking from one tourist site to another would be good for your health and your wallet. Plus, you’ll really see everything in detail.
There’s a wide range of budget hostels which would fit any Budget Traveler’s budget. […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

November 3rd, 2007

Supermarkets in Amsterdam

If you are planning on visiting any of Amsterdam’s famous coffee houses, make sure that you prepare ahead of time.  Before the store — the type where you can buy food — closes, you need to get some supplies for later. You know, when you get the munchies.
To save a few Euros, try buying at […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

November 2nd, 2007

Greetings from Barcelona

Should you be heading this way, check out the following links for some tips on how to have a great time with the Catalonians (the way I did above!) without breaking the bank:

Get a Barcelona Student JetPack
Shop at Zara and/or Mango
Follow Diego’s tips on how to find cheap accommodations in Barcelona
Avoid the tourist traps and […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

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