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Yesterday, we took a look at some airfare deals from the US to Europe. Today we are taking on the European airlines – focusing on the budget flyers. There’s a huge fleet of them operating all over the continent with the majority of them based out of the UK. This is a no frills way to travel, cheap. Buy your food on board, pay for your checked luggage and no seat assignments. Soaring fuel costs, the credit crunch and a slumping economy in many European countries is fueling discussions into how long low-cost airlines will be able to continue to …read more

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Dreaming of a fall or winter European adventure? Many airlines are now offering sales from the US to a variety of destinations throughout Europe. If you live on the East Coast, you’ll always have a cheaper flight and more choices – but if you have frequent flyer miles, use them to get you to a New York area airport cheaper, and then get in on these deals. Also, sign up for newsletters from your “home” airline. That’s the best way to learn about and get in on the deals. Book fast though – these expire quick!
American Airlines wants you …read more

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If you are planning a multi-country trip to Europe, how do you plan to get around? Flying is quicker, but you’ve got airport hassles and it’s not environmentally friendly. Hopping a train is the typical way to do Europe, but it takes longer and can be more confusing. It’s much more eco-conscious, but sometimes more expensive than flying.
In the face of soaring fuel costs and airline flight cutbacks coupled with many travelers desire to be more eco-friendly, rail operators across Europe are ramping up efforts to improve tracks, times and offerings to potential riders. Network Rail in Britain is working …read more

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How flexible of a traveler are you? Do you have your heart set on a destination and MUST go – or are you more open to passing whims? I had planned to spend a week in Spain this year – but then found a buy one ticket get one free airline sale to Italy, so…
Budget travelers should always first look at airfares to a range of possible destinations. Consider the timing of your holiday – everything will be more expensive from June-August; and prices are even starting to creep up in May and September. Once you’ve found some budget friendly …read more

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What could be more budget friendly then walking? No transport costs, (or the headaches of figuring out how it works) the opportunity to stumble upon previously unheard of museums, monuments and cafes and best of all – a real glimpse of the city you are visiting. Here are three suggestions for foot-friendly cities.
Prague: Prague is an amazing, compact city that is actually better experienced walking. There’s no trams or buses through the Old Town, and unless you are in an a car (NOT recommended) using the feet is how to explore. You can easily begin your day in Old Town …read more

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I’m a walker – and will always provide walking instructions and suggestions to anyone who asks for directions – whether they wish to walk or not. However, taking public transit does have its perks: resting the tootsies, covering long distances, avoiding bad weather, etc. Some cities have normal bus/tram routes that practically double as a sight-seeing tour. You may or may not know what you are seeing, but the views are interesting, you may see a part of the city you hadn’t planned on and, oh you are sitting for the price of a public transport ticket. Sweet.
Berlin: Bus …read more

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GuestBlogger:  Karyn Lesniewski is half-American, half-Polish student who is trying to get to know her roots. She is now couchsurfing in Warsaw. 
Warsaw is in Poland. And Poland is in Eastern Europe.  Okay, now that the very basic Geography lesson is done with, let’s move on.
I have yet to discover the other parts of Europe but I have heard from my other American room mate that Poland is way cheaper than all those countries in Western Europe.  It’s true. But that does not mean that I would stop trying to get even better deals. I have only been here for a …read more

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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 to it.
Here are just a couple of examples…
At the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, visit on a Wednesday so you only pay 3.50Euros (from 6Euros).
In Cyprus, Europeans can enter museums for FREE every Sunday.
In Rome, many big museums are FREE every last Sunday of the …read more

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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 Budapest.  

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This is for our readers in the US who are planning their European sojourn.
If you do not have the time nor the energy to plan your trip, you may want to consider one of Sophisticated Traveler, Inc.’s Independent Travel Packages. I swear, they have one of the cheapest travel packages I have EVER seen.
As an example…
A travel package to Budapest (Hungary) will only cost you from US$1288, if you are coming from Philadelphia. For other US city origin, cost is as follows: US$1310 – Boston/JFK/Newark, US$1316 – Atlanta, US$1318 – DC, US$1445 – Chicago/Houston, US$1498 – LA and …read more

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