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10 Things to do in Paris on a Budget

07/25/2016

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When you visit Paris for the first time you will probably want to tick off all the mainstream attractions,Â but what if you happened to be in Paris for the third or fourth time and wanted to keep a low budget? Not only can you experience the city at its best without spending a fortune, but sticking to a budget also makes you explore some hidden gems in less [...]

18 things to do in Copenhagen on a budget

08/23/2015

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Cities, Copenhagen, Wanderlust F

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Yes, you read it right, Copenhagen is doable on a budget! Anyone who has ever travelled to Scandinavia knows that it can be very expensive but unbeknownst to many tourists, there are a lot of awesome things that you can do for cheap - and for free. Summer is a glorious time to visit, as Copenhagen comes alive and teeming with many delightful sights and prosp[...]

Travelette of the Month: Eva Stotz, documentary filmmaker

11/24/2013

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People, Personal Stories

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On trips to far-away countries and different cultures I often feel a little lost. Advice by friends and guidebooks might help, but what I would actually need is the inside perspective of a local. Just, how to get to them? It's not like I can just walk into their house, sit down at their kitchen table and ask them what to do in their town or country.. but wai[...]

14 ways to have fun in London for free

11/02/2013

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Cities, England, London

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They say the best things in life are free. And I can confirm that they generally are. Take, for instance, hugs, big killer whales called Willy and my advice, dear Travelettes. But what about in London? Can there really be such a thing as a free lunch in the city economics brainiacs have named and shamed as one of the most expensive cities in Europe? Well, ac[...]

Around Europe on â‚¬15 a day? YES WAY.

09/15/2012

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Travel Prep, Travel Tips

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Typically, I donâ€™t â€˜doâ€™ budget travel. Friends and family are always amazed at my ability to pick the most expensive dress on the rack, meal on the menu or wine on the list. Itâ€™s not that Iâ€™ve got loads of cash, itâ€™s more that Iâ€™m exceptionally loose fisted with it. And so I now find myself in a slightly ridiculous situation, where next w[...]