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Archive for the ‘Scandinavia’ Category

October 15th, 2006

It’s Cheaper in Uppsala

Stockholm was, as expected, expensive. To save on cash, it would do you good to head for the nearby (70km away) Uppsala, one of Sweden’s oldest city, after you have gone around Stockholm.
There are good budget accommodations in Uppsala. In addition, it is relatively easy to find cheap eats since prices are catered for the […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

October 12th, 2006

Budget Copenhagen

Copenhagen is not really as expensive as everyone thinks it is. And even if you are really on a very tight budget, there are still options open to travelers like you. Here are just a few:
Accommodations

Danish Hostels are reasonably priced. And are even cheaper during the low season. They are located all […]

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October 9th, 2006

Helsinki on a Budget

I just found out that the latest European capital of cool is none other than Helsinki in Finland. Check out This is Travel for an overview of Helsinki’s charm.
As for budget options, that is what I am here for.

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December 21st, 2005

Beer drinking in Finland

Alcohol is very expensive in Finland.  Believe me, a budget traveller like you wouldn’t be regularly hanging out at the pub next door. A beer would cost around 5Euros. 
Best would be to buy beer for 0.5Euro at supermarkets. 
But if you really really need to save, drink tap water. It’s always drinkable and it’s FREE.

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December 6th, 2005

Budget Helsinki

Backpackers normally head for the Eastern part of Europe to stretch their budgets.  Obviously that part of the continent is a lot cheaper than their Western neighbors. And in Scandinavia, prices surely do not qualify as cheap.
However, no matter how high the normal cost of prices are, there are still a few saving graces. Thank God!
Here are a […]

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