Today, we have an interview with Craig Martin, author of the new ebook Travelling Europe. Craig gave me an advance copy his bookwhich is full of advice of how to research better, travel smarter and s...
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There are big, thick books on this subject, full of precise advice with lots of destination information. But the truth is, there are just 5 very simple things you can do to drastically cut your trave...
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Hostel:A type of hotel that typically offers super cheap rates, by creating rooms with dorm bunk beds, instead of private rooms.The question of whether or not to use hostels when traveling is a highly...
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What do you want from a wine for your Thanksgiving dinner?It should be approachable, easy on the palette.It should pair well with turkey and all your fixings.It should be cheap, but not taste like it....
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Have you seen this?The tourism boards for Amsterdam, Antwerp, Valencia, Vienna and Zurich got together and hired a marketing team to promote their cities.Instead of producing some glossy video with vo...
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This Just In is a new weekly column at EuropeString.com featuring the week’s best European travel deals.Have something to share?Leave a comment or Twitter @europestring.Since Iceland’s financial colla...
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When I traveled to the major cities in Europe, one thing remained constant the availability of high priced restaurants. If youre trying to cut down your travel budget, here are some tips to enjoy loc...
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Last week I offered a free copy of Europe on a Shoestring for one lucky commenter. I thought it would be a fun way to kick things off, and it was great to see everyones comments (38 total for a first...
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The parents of this little girl answered the question with: everywhere.If youre curious about the little girl, Mozart (the online name her mom uses for her), you can read the family website, detailing...
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Have you ever wanted to cycle through France?How about hike in Austria?REI offers award winning tours through these areas, but at a steep cost—over $3000 pp for most 8-10 day trips.But do you really n...
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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 “b...
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This Just In is a new weekly column at EuropeString.com featuring the weeks best European travel deals. Have something to share? Leave a comment or Twitter @europestring. What’s the most expensive p...
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This summer, I spent a week in Lisbon, Portugal looking for the perfect Pastel de Nata.The creamy custard tart is the official dessert of Lisboa, both sweet and creamy, with a crispy pastry shell and ...
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Chains seem to be more synonymous with the US - think restaurants, shops and of course, hotels. Motel 6, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Hilton - no matter your budget or where you plan to go, youll probably q...
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A round-up of some interesting, informative and entertaining things I’ve come across lately… Budget Monkey Travel (how fun a name is that?!?) has added to their Cheapest Countries to Travel list with ...
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As you may or may not know, Europe String is part of B5 Media, one of the biggest blog networks in the world. We belong to the company’s Travel & Culture Channel, and the Channel has just released...
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Berlin defies description. It is definitely Western Europe; but most of its prices are decidedly not. Parts (specifically the eastern half) still have a gritty, post-Communism feel; but a lot of the c...
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Well, no one is going to sing to you or give you gifts, but September 27th is designated as World Tourism Day. Sponsored by the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization, this day is set aside to rec...
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Are you a guidebook junkie? Before every trip, do you rush out and buy 2-3 copies of various books based on your destination? Maybe you are the addicted to the Internet type – spending hours online re...
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No, we arent talking about the Emmys today, but the World Airline Awards. Yep, there seems to be an award for everything these days, and why should the airlines be left out? The Awards are presented b...
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