August 31st, 2008
Money moguls, travelers and game lovers can unite with Hasbro’s new Monopoly version: Monopoly Here and Now: World Edition. Released this past week, world cities have replaced the streets of the original version. The cities in place were nominated by votes from around the world – and based on some of the choices, it […]
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August 29th, 2008
Welcome to Fun Time Fridays – a new weekly city review article. Here, we’ll share tips on budget things to do, go, see and stay in a variety of European cities. We also hope to kick off your weekend with a new destination to dream about. First up: Prague!
While not as cheap as it […]
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August 28th, 2008
Europe by train is an enduring ideal in many people’s minds. But don’t overlook another option – the bus.
Eurolines is probably the most well-known inter-Europe bus company. They have 500 European destinations, and are especially good if you are looking to travel further east or in countries where the inter-country rail links aren’t as […]
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August 27th, 2008
Are you a big traveller? A recent report from Eurostat, an organization that collects information and statistics on a wide range of issues across the European Union found that, for the most part, Europeans are a travelling bunch.
The study covers the year 2006 and looked at what percentage of the population went away for four […]
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August 26th, 2008
I was recently in Copenhagen and was amazed not only by all the bikers, but also by how well the city caters to these riders. Every major street has a sidewalk, bike lane and car lane. All three “users” are extremely respectful towards the others and seemingly move about in contented harmony. Copenhagen has […]
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August 25th, 2008
Whenever I return from a trip, I’m always infected with a new travel bug. The main symptom is that I immediately start searching for a new place to go. Recently returned from a long weekend in Copenhagen and that means I’ve been spending a lot of time on various websites, and have seen some […]
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August 24th, 2008
There is so much good information out there that sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. Not sure how often you get around to any of these sites, but here are some recent posts I found interesting and thought you may too!
Mary Jo from Fly Away Café is running a poll on how people choose […]
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August 22nd, 2008
Setting your budget before you even book your trip is a good way to get a handle on how much you can afford to spend, and then targeting destinations that will give you the most bang for your buck. Let’s look at all the expenses that go into your holiday. Note, this is not […]
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August 21st, 2008
No one wants to get sick while on holiday; not only can it ruin your trip, it could be potentially expensive as well. There are a couple things you can do before your holiday to ensure a healthful trip.
First, check with your health insurance provider to find out what, if anything, will be covered […]
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August 20th, 2008
Do you have some holiday must have’s, do’s, see’s, no matter the cost? Are there some things you just refuse to spend money on? Knowing your boundaries before you start planning your trip and keeping inside them once on holiday will greatly help you stay on budget. And don’t forget – you ARE on holiday! […]
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