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It’s my first time here in Naples. We’re on an extended weekend getaway, touring some parts of Southern Italy. We’re staying at this beautiful vacation house of our fellow Frankfurt expatriate friends in the Amalfi Coast. Yes, we’re guests: pampered but not required to pay.  One of the best ways to travel on a budget.
But before we were whisked away to this island getaway, we stayed for a night at a hotel a few streets away from Palazzo delle Arti Napoli. And as we were aimlessly walking around, we found a great market where you can get designer clothes — …read more

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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:

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You shall not kill.
The road shall be for you a means of communion between people and not of mortal harm.
Courtesy, uprightness and prudence will help you deal with unforeseen events.
Be charitable and help your neighbor in need, especially victims of accidents.
Cars shall not be for you an expression of power and domination, and an occasion of sin.
Charitably convince the young and not so young not to drive when they are not in a fitting condition to do so.
Support the families of accident victims.
Bring guilty motorists and their victims together, at the appropriate time, so that they can undergo the liberating …read more

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Barcelona’s Port Olimpic is a marina lined with bars, restaurants and discos. It’s one of the best places where you can find excellent seafood restaurants.
If your budget is limited, though, you may want to keep in mind the following:

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I am not really that crazy about this particular Balearic island. It’s way too full of rowdy, drunk [insert nationality here]. But… if it’s what rocks your boat, go ahead. Party in Ibiza, if you must.
To get there cheaply, check the following:

easyJet
flyMonarch
jet2
flyglobespan
vuelig

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… at least, that is what the legend of Seville says.
It’s not a herculean feat to stay on budget while in Seville. Here are a few guidelines to help stretch those Euros:

Cheaper pension houses can be found in Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter.
Or, you can check out Oasis which is near Plaza Encarnacion.
Check the menus or ask before going in. If they do not have the menu in English, chances are, it’s a lot cheaper to eat there. Just bring your dictionary with you.
Tinto de Verano (mix of red wine and lemon soda) has less alcohol and …read more

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Happy hour is from 6 or 7pm until 9pm. Price for each drink is fixed. Some bars even have a buffet of appetizers and snacks which budget traveler you can take advantage of by filling yourself as if you are having dinner.
You can go to:

Honky Tonks in Sempione
Birrificio Lambrate near the Lambrate Station (where else?) has the best, imho, buffet.
Bar Magenta in Via Carducci

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Are you planning to take part in Venice’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 Comune di Venezia for Venice Carnival 2007:

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Driving in Morocco is relatively easy however, renting a car isn’t cheap.  Apart from paying Dh500 per day, you have to shell out a few more Dirhams as most rent-a-cars demand a cash deposit.
An option would be to take taxis. They have bigger ones which you can share with other passengers.
But the best budget option would be to take the train.  Run by ONCF, Morocco’s train network goes from Tangier to Makkaresh and from Oujda to Makarresh.  And guess what, there are even rail discounts available?!
The Carte Fidelitè are available to passengers aged over 26.  For 149 Dirhams, you get …read more

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Spring is just around the corner and it probably is time to start planning that much awaited Spring break.  What better way to welcome the sun back than to party in hedonistic Ibiza.

Where to Stay:
With your backpack and sleeping bag, you can save more Euros by staying at Camping Cala Nova, one of Ibiza’s best camping grounds.
“By the southern end of Cala Nova beach, walking distance from Es Canar. Has a big barbeque in the middle that you and your friends can use, if your timing is good. Suitable for sporty types, who you’re likely to find here. Also has …read more

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