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August 13th, 2008

Fav Web Sites

Which websites do you have bookmarked for your budget travel planning? I obsessively check probably way too many…just in case. And I’m not very good at seeing a bargain price and snatching it – which is what has to be done as unfortunately, the truly cheap prices appear and disappear way too quickly. Here, I […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 0 comments

August 5th, 2008

Package Holidays

There’s a whole host of companies out there offering package holidays to destinations all over the world. These can run the gamut between simply arranging your airfare and hotel to the whole shebang: airfare, hotel, tours, guide, meals and more. Which you chose (or don’t) depends on your previous travel experiences and how comfortable […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 0 comments

August 1st, 2008

Liverpool, Capital of Culture

Liverpool, England is the European Capital of Culture 2008. Each year a different European city is named the “Capital of Culture” and celebrates by throwing a huge 12-month party complete with concerts, sporting events, special exhibitions and the like. Let’s take a look at what Liverpool has on offer for the second half of the […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 0 comments

July 30th, 2008

Let’s Be Flexible Freds & Frans!

How flexible of a traveler are you? Do you have your heart set on a destination and MUST go – or are you more open to passing whims? I had planned to spend a week in Spain this year – but then found a buy one ticket get one free airline sale to Italy, so…
Budget […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 0 comments

July 27th, 2008

Pound the Pavement, People!

What could be more budget friendly then walking? No transport costs, (or the headaches of figuring out how it works) the opportunity to stumble upon previously unheard of museums, monuments and cafes and best of all – a real glimpse of the city you are visiting. Here are three suggestions for foot-friendly cities.
Prague: Prague is […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 4 comments

July 25th, 2008

Pre-Paid Cash Card

  Do you have problems staying on budget once you get on holiday? You may start out with the best intentions, but you arrive someplace new and tend to go a little mad. Be it souvenir shopping, hitting too many museums or even spending your nights clubbing, your budget may not have too many happy […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 1 comment

July 24th, 2008

Ahoy Captain Stubing

  Okay, maybe it won’t be THE love boat, but it could be a way for you to reconcile your European travel dreams with your budget reality. European cruises come in many forms and offer a number of advantages for the budget conscious traveler.
First, as is true of any cruise - you’ll pay a large […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 2 comments

July 16th, 2008

Greetings!

Hello, my name is Jacy Meyer and I’ll be your new Europe String blogger. I’m so excited to get started, “meet” you and share information on how anyone can make a trip to Europe affordable and enjoyable!
My husband and I relocated to Prague, Czech Republic from the US in 2004. We chose Prague for its central […]

By Jacy Meyer -- 3 comments

June 19th, 2008

New Blogger to be Announced Soon

Thanks to all of you who have emailed about the blogging position here at Europe String.  I’ve received lots of terrific applications, and am in the final process of hiring a blogger.  No further applications are being accepted.
You should see a new face, and a new voice, here at Europe String really soon!

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May 20th, 2008

No, I do not want to write your travel website’s content for free

It seems like at least once a week a new travel community website is popping up, expecting to revolutionize the online travel world with their fabulous/unique/outrageous idea. They then contact me as a travel blogger hoping I’ll help them out. Their emails attempt to flatter and charm with expressions like ‘premiere travel blog writer’ and […]

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