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Europe String

September 4th, 2007

Europestring Wanders Into Your Backyard

I have been traveling about for years. I have lived in 6 countries and 3 continents. And since then, I have been posting pictures and stories about what I have seen. Now, it is time to discover what OTHERS are seeing, enjoying and discovering. And yes, I will share them with all of […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

August 21st, 2007

Zara and Mango

I am a fan of clothing brands Zara and Mango. Mango is a mass market clothing chain. Zara, on the other hand, does not mass produce (hence, a trip to Zara every week could be very well worth it) and they always have new stuff on their shelves. Both brands offer […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments

August 21st, 2007

Accepting Travel Freebies

I received the most interesting questions after I have written “Freebies When You Travel Blog”.  I would like to address some of the questions in order to clarify some issues which some have misunderstood.
I travel blog for several networks because I travel a LOT (25x per year). I have been traveling (and have […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

August 8th, 2007

Freebies When You Travel Blog

As previously mentioned, one of the best things in budget traveling is when you get freebies.  It’s great when you get something and absolutely nothing is expected back from you.
Interestingly, some parties think that using the word FREE would make me (and other people who blog/write about travel) immediately grab whatever it is that they […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

July 17th, 2007

8 Ways to Use Dental Floss While You Travel

A great (not to mention, strong) alternative, should your shoelaces suddenly retire from all that walking you have been doing.  
Should you ignore that “do not wash clothes here” sign in the bathroom, you could use it as a clothesline after you have broken one of the hostel’s laws.
Sure, you can eat cake with […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 2 comments

July 5th, 2007

Sophisticated Traveler

This is for our readers in the US who are planning their European sojourn.
If you do not have the time nor the energy to plan your trip, you may want to consider one of Sophisticated Traveler, Inc.’s Independent Travel Packages. I swear, they have one of the cheapest travel packages I have EVER seen.
As […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

July 2nd, 2007

Ads on Your Rental Car

Dr. Vino is guest blogging over at one of my favorite travel blogs, Upgrade Travel Better (while Mark is away) and he is asking:
“would you drive around in what amounted to a sedan-sized billboard?”
I would definitely do it. I do not mind how the car looks from the outside. As long as it is […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 1 comment

July 1st, 2007

The BEST in Budget Traveling

GOOD is when you have finally saved up enough for your dream to travel to Europe. Yes, even if it’s on a tight budget.
It’s even BETTER if you do get a great travel deal.
But, if you get a freebie, that is the BEST.
Complimentary… gratis et amore… handout… free…
Whichever way it may be labeled, this […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 4 comments

June 24th, 2007

Gay Pride Parade Schedule in Europe

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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By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments

June 21st, 2007

Tour Around the Country

Many people dream about traveling around the world. Many have done it (I am actually one continent shy away from achieving that) but a lot more just have to settle with putting up a couple of flags on their “been there” world map.
Budget travelers probably just have to settle with touring around the country.
Now, […]

By Melissa Atienza-Petri -- 0 comments