Europe String

Today, we have an interview with Craig Martin, author of the new ebook Travelling Europe.  Craig gave me an advance copy his book–which is full of advice of how to research better, travel smarter and spend less.  I loved it.  It gives practical, real world advice on how to travel Europe on a budget, and who would know better than Craig and his wife Linda, who have been traveling full time for almost 3 years.  Craig and Linda also host the Indie Travel Podcast, covering everything you need to know on independent travel.  This week they featured a podcast on …read more

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A friend of the family recently said to me, “I would love to do what you do, but you know me, I’m not much of a budget traveler.”  I’ve been trying to figure out what that person meant and the word “budget” has been stuck in my head. Did they mean they don’t like to save money? That they like to haphazardly run around on vacation with a trail of 20 dollar bills fluttering in the breeze behind them as they rush from one over-priced resort to the next? Then it hit me. By budget, they meant …read more

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The dollar may not get you as much as it used to, but if you know how to stretch it as far as possible, and are passionate about sleuthing out ways to get maximum return on your travel expenditure, then Europe String wants to hear from you.
We’re hiring a blogger to take over duties here.  If the thought of sharing your tips makes you really excited, and you have a passion for budget European travel, you should apply for a blogger position here at Europe String. 
Convince me that you’re the right person for the job by emailing me a …read more

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While I wander off to Verona (pictures and post on Tuesday when I get back), I’ll let my fellow b5media travel bloggers keep you company. Check out what the guys are up to this week:

Lauren of the newly-launched Sydney Traveler talks about Minus 5, the coolest bar in Sydney.
I have the feeling that we have an epicurean in our midst. Chloe of Atlanta Traveler (another new member of the b5media travel & channel family) seem to love travel AND food. I am sure you’ll agree when you read her feature on the Viking School Free Cooking Demos and …read more

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In time for my trip to Barcelona next week,  I received  in the mail a Student Travel JetPack.  I will be bringing the whole package with me and will check out all its contents, whether they are indeed useful for budget travelers headed for Barcelona.
Before I have even left, I guess I can safely inform you that the function of the following items need not be questioned:  the money belt, continental travel adapter plug, luggage lock and the local SIM Card with a free starter credit.
Now, the map and the “don’t forget checklist” I would have to check out.  As …read more

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