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Where do you like to eat while on holiday? Local restaurants, cafes, McDonald’s? Are you a picnicker? Pick up some food at a grocery store, open-air market or snack food stand and sit amongst the people to enjoy the vibe of the city? Those visiting Rome may have to re-think that strategy. As of […]
Periodically, we’ll post a generic tips list with ideas and suggestions to help make your trip to Europe a bit easier on the bank account. None of these thoughts are breaking news; but every little bit helps!
Consult a travel agent. In these days of Internet bookings most folks feel they can find the best […]
Just when you thought fast food couldn’t get any more efficient: the Dutch chain Febo offers burgers, croquettes, chicken wings and more… all out of vending machines. There are over 20 Febo locations in Amsterdam, and over 50 in the Netherlands.
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I’ve reviewed several restaurants around Europe over on Veggie Chic. Here’s a sampling:
Blue Nile - Ethiopian in Munich
Prinz Myshkin - Vegetarian in Munich
Saf - Vegetarian in Munich
Cafe Ignaz - Vegetarian in Munich
Samadhi - Vegetarian in Berlin
Indonesia Satebar - Indonesian in Rotterdam
La Cedre - Middle Eastern in Zurich
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Trips to Italy involve daily gelato for me (luckily for my wasteline, I was able to give up this habit when I actually lived in the country). There is excellent gelato to be had all over this country, and all over the city of Milan, but there’s one gelateria that’s so special it’s worth going […]
When I was in Sweden years ago I fell in love with these little green and brown pastries. They are usually marketed as punschrulle, but the Swedes who introduced me to these treats referred to them as damsugare (which is ‘vacuum cleaner’ in Swedish).
These little guys are rich and flavorful and go great with a […]
Zoozie’z restaurant and bar was a lifesaver during my weeks without home internet access in January. Located next to the Isar River in the middle of Munich, Zoozie’z is the kind of place I’d enjoy hitting for dinner or drinks even if they didn’t offer free wireless internet access to their patrons. It just has […]
If you find yourself in Switzerland (or Germany or Austria) for the holiday season, pick yourself up some of these delicious Zimtsterne, or cinnamon stars’. They are the best Christmas cookies I have ever had (with the exception of any cookies made by my grandmothers, of course).
You can get them at a variety of supermarkets […]
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. […]
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 […]
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