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Archive for the ‘Travel Trivia’ Category

August 24th, 2007

Don’t let the bedbugs bite!

Bed bugs are small nocturnal insects that feed on humans. They want blood. They are often found in beds — in the seams of the mattress or within the mattress itself.
Infestations are, more often than not, due to poor housekeeping. And since this is one of the problems with some very cheap […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments

August 23rd, 2007

French Riviera Dreaming

The French Riviera is one of those places where you can make your champagne wishes and caviar dreams come true.
Not exactly the kind of description which shouts budget traveling, isn’t it?
Well, you need not scratch it off your list just yet. There are still some places in this fashionable resort which you, dear one with limited […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 3 comments

August 21st, 2007

Zara and Mango

I am a fan of clothing brands Zara and Mango. Mango is a mass market clothing chain. Zara, on the other hand, does not mass produce (hence, a trip to Zara every week could be very well worth it) and they always have new stuff on their shelves. Both brands offer […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments

August 12th, 2007

Budget Tours for Art Lovers

There is no better place to start an art lover’s tour than in Europe. Whichever class, form, genre, medium or style you may want to see, there is definitely no limit. Now, if you think that your budget will prevent you from taking an art lover’s tour, think again. There are ways around […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 3 comments

August 9th, 2007

Where to Watch Live NFL Games While in Europe

NFL season will officially start on Thursday, o6 September 2007. Many Americans will understand when I say that this is something BIG. Touring Europe for the first time is also something BIG. Just that these are two different things and they are both HUGE.

If the only great travel deal your wife/girlfriend/mom/sister has […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 10 comments

August 8th, 2007

Freebies in Paris

Looks a lot like Paris hired Santa this year as one of the most expensive cities in the world seem to be in the spirit of giving.
For the summer, Paris let people use 14,100 bikes for free.
And now that it is close to Autumn, Lynn of the Paris Traveler has informed us that Paris now […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

August 8th, 2007

Freebies When You Travel Blog

As previously mentioned, one of the best things in budget traveling is when you get freebies.  It’s great when you get something and absolutely nothing is expected back from you.
Interestingly, some parties think that using the word FREE would make me (and other people who blog/write about travel) immediately grab whatever it is that they […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

August 2nd, 2007

Off to the Edinburgh Fringe

Off to Edinburgh to rock your socks off?
Well, here are a few more tips to help prevent your wallet from being emptied while you take a break from the Music Festival and check out what else Edinburgh has to offer:

Head over at the Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street and go up to the 7th […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

August 1st, 2007

Ways to Get Free Drinks in Bars

Going to a local bar could be an interesting part of your travel experience.  However, prices (especially in Sweden!) are not exactly a budget traveler’s dream. And unless you are a woman who could sashay into a bar and immediately get offered free drinks, you would have to cough up in order to get […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

July 31st, 2007

Umsonstladen in Germany

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 […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment