August 30th, 2007
Guest Blogger: Abby Yao is a Filipina postgraduate student in London preparing her dissertation on women and diaspora. Diagnosed with travel addiction, she also exhibits symptoms such as the persistent urge to blog about everything from pop culture to fine art, for which there is no cure.
On the last Bank Holiday weekend of the year, […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment
August 23rd, 2007
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 8th, 2007
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
July 31st, 2007
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 […]
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July 30th, 2007
Apparently, Ikea is more than just the H&M of furniture in Norway. Ikea stores are actually a part of Norway’s must-sees.
I may be too late with this news… but Ikea is (or has) temporarily turning one of its stores in Norway into a hostel. 30 shoppers will be picked for a chance to stay at […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments
July 5th, 2007
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 […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment
July 1st, 2007
GOOD is when you have finally saved up enough for your dream to travel to Europe. Yes, even if it’s on a tight budget.
It’s even BETTER if you do get a great travel deal.
But, if you get a freebie, that is the BEST.
Complimentary… gratis et amore… handout… free…
Whichever way it may be labeled, this […]
By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments
June 24th, 2007
Whether you want to take a stand about the LGBT equality issue or you just want to see the festivities that happen during the Gay Pride parade, you can try and coincide your trip with the schedule of Pride events in the following European cities:
Tags: europestring, gay-pride
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May 13th, 2007
For Mother’s day, I went up…
up…
and away!
What about you? How did you celebrate Mother’s Day?
Tags: Germany, mothers-day, sky-screamer
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February 11th, 2007
Are you planning to take part in Belgium’s pre-Lenten bacchanalia? If you are, here are a few tips on how you can keep the cost down while enjoying the carnival festivities in Carnaval de Binche:
Tags: belgium, brussels, Carnaval-de-Binche, carnival, tourist
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