July 15th, 2007
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 […]
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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:
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June 19th, 2007
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 […]
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June 19th, 2007
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:
Tags: budget-travel-europe, europestring, la-fitora, port-olimpic, tour-barcelona, travel-spain
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April 27th, 2007
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
Tags: budget-travel, europe-travel, ibiza, spain-holiday
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April 26th, 2007
… 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 […]
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April 24th, 2007
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 […]
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February 11th, 2007
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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February 27th, 2006
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 […]
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February 14th, 2006
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 […]
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