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Europe
Tip for saving money on your flight to Europe
Tip for saving money on flight to Europe.
5 reasons to go to Europe this summer…
Reasons why this summer is a great time to go to Europe. Less expensive to travel to Europe than it has been for years.
Europe Budget Tips
The dollar has gained on the Euro since I wrote this article last summer, but the tips still apply!
What are your best tips for traveling on a budget? What do you splurge on and where do you save?
Euro Music
How to find what music is currently popular in Europe.
International Friends
I came across a great site called likemind, which sets up places for people to meet for coffee all over the world. I love this idea because it seems like such a great way to make new friends. I also think it would be a perfect way to meet locals if you are visiting somewhere. [...]
Oktoberfest!
Can’t make it to Oktoberfest in Germany this year? No reason to get your lederhosen in a bunch- find a local Oktoberfest event! In Southern California there are Oktoberfest parties going on in Torrance, Montrose, Huntington Beach and Big Bear. Raise your beer stein and say “Prost!”, which is cheers in German!
A great alternative to hotels
There is a great website called Vacation Rentals by Owner at www.vrbo.com. There are thousands of listings for vacation rentals all over the world. There are a lot of great priced options, especially when traveling with a few people. The picture above is of a 2 bedroom, 13th century house in Tuscany, Italy which rents [...]
And I’m off…
I am leaving tomorrow for 6 weeks in Europe! I will be updating this blog as often as I can with updates about my trip.
Here is the itinerary:
July 25-28: Vernazza in Cinque Terre, Italy
July 28-30: Florence
July 30-Aug 4: Normandy, France
Aug 4-6: Paris
Aug 6-9: Prague
Aug 9-13: Amsterdam
Aug 13-17: Paris (yes, again!)
Aug 17-21: London
Aug 21-25: Greek Islands
Aug [...]