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How to buy cheap European train tickets | Read this advice first! London to Paris for £39? Paris to Venice for €35? Paris to Amsterdam €35? Venice to Rome €29? Prague to Vienna €19? Amsterdam to Berlin €39? Budget train fares are here... It's just a matter of knowing where to go and booking in advance, for amazingly cheap European train fares. It would be lovely if there was a single website that sold tickets for any European train journey at the cheapest price, but there isn't. How to use the French railways website, voyages-sncf.com How to use the Italian railways website, trenitalia.com How to use the Spanish railways website, renfe.com How to buy a special add-on ticket from almost any station in Britain to London International (St Pancras) How to check schedules for any train journey in Europe...

To check train times for any journey across most of Europe use www.bahn.de, the excellent, fast & capable all-Europe timetable at the German Railways website www.bahn.de. How do train tickets work? How far in advance can I book? Can I stop off? Child fares. Special Deals & Promotional Discounts For All Travelers. Savings to Warm Up to: 20% Off France Rail Passes Book your First Class France Rail Pass and get 20% off. It’s a great deal offering warmth and indulgence all over France — from Paris to Provence and beyond. Just book by April 30, 2014. Buy your First Class France Rail Pass today! 20% Off first class German Train Tickets Rail Europe offers the widest range of German train tickets with fares comparable to those in Europe & the convenience of e-ticketing.

Book German Train Tickets Today ! Get 25% Off Italian Activities with Trenitalia Bookings Convenient e-tickets & great fares available for Trenitalia! Buy Your Trenitalia Ticket Today! Eurail Deal: Free Extra Day of Train Travel Enjoy an additional day of train travel absolutely free with your booking of any of the 4 specially chosen Eurail Passes. Book Your Eurail Pass Today! Anniversary Sale: 25% Off 4 & 8 Day Swiss Passes Book Your 4 & 8-day Swiss Pass Today! German Rail Pass Promotion German Rail Pass Promotion How to Get Free Shipping. Eurail Passes: Do the Numbers Add Up? Despite all my trips around Europe, I could never say I’ve “railed” across the continent. I am usually so scattered in my plans that I take few trains and lots of planes.

I end up in Venice and decide Amsterdam is fun and fly back there. My plans are never consistent enough for trains. But on this trip I really wanted to see Europe by train. I get a lot of questions about European train travel and the value of European rail passes. I emailed Rail Europe and asked “Would it be possible to get a pass to review for an article on Eurail passes?” What did I find? So let’s do the math first because the proof is in the numbers. Note: All these prices are in Euros. As you can see, the pass clearly saved me money. Additionally, if you aren’t traveling for 2 months, you can get passes for 3 or 5 days, for a few specific countries, or even just one country.

Secondly, I saved money because I took long inter-country trains. Did I Save Money? In both scenarios, I’m saving money. Vakantiewoning huren - Vakantiehuis huren van particuliere verhuurders begint op VerhuurIk.nl. How to buy cheap European train tickets | Read this advice first! London to Paris for £39? Paris to Venice for €35? Paris to Amsterdam €35? Venice to Rome €9? Amsterdam-Prague €43? Amsterdam-Berlin €29? Budget train fares are here... It would be lovely if there was a single website that sold tickets for any European train journey at the cheapest price, but there isn't. How to use the French railways website, voyages-sncf.com How to use the Italian railways website, trenitalia.com How to use the Spanish railways website, renfe.com How to buy a special add-on ticket from almost any station in Britain to London International (St Pancras) How to check schedules for any train journey in Europe...

To check train times for any journey across most of Europe use www.bahn.de, the excellent, fast & capable all-Europe timetable at the German Railways website www.bahn.de. How do train tickets work? How far in advance can I book? The biggest single reason people initially hit a brick wall trying to buy a train ticket is that they try to look too far ahead. Child fares. Cheap Ways to Travel Across Europe. Even with the falling Euro, traveling around Europe can still be fairly expensive, especially if you are traveling long distances or miss out on that killer fare from Ryanair. I sometimes get sick to my stomach at how much transportation can cost even for the shortest distances. But, despite the high valued Euro, high transportation costs, and general expensiveness of Europe, there are still many ways to travel around Europe affordably: Megabus Megabus is a cheap way to get around the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales), as tickets can cost as little as 1.50 USD.

You’ll need to book at least a month in advance on popular routes to get these fares (and even if you don’t scoop up these amazingly cheap deals, you can still travel for a more reasonable price than on the national bus system as fares rarely top 15 USD). Additionally, Megabus also operates trains to some destinations around the UK, usually starting at 10 USD. Busabout Budget Airlines Eurail Pass Eurolines Hitchhiking. TRAVEL: Hidden gems lie within easy reach of Monaco | Travel & Food. ONE of the best reasons to go to Monaco is to leave it — just a stone’s throw away lies some of the most beautiful scenery France and Italy have to offer. The hinterland hides eagle’s nest towns perched precariously on the tops of the mountains that press Monaco up against the Mediterranean Sea. Eze, a 14-century bastide, sits 550m above sea level and offers a panoramic view from the terrace of its Château de la Chevre d’Or restaurant.

Energetic visitors from Monaco can ride the train to the lower town, little more than 10 minutes away, and scramble up the path often taken by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche that cuts through scrub and woodland to the foot of the medieval village. It is not a walk for the faint-hearted, with roughly 90 minutes of steady climbing and little shelter from the scorching heat. But the sight of the turquoise sea below and the sounds and smell of Mediterranean maquis — scrubland growth — are ample reward.

Art and Provence have always gone together. How to Fly in Europe on a Budget by Rick Steves. By Rick Steves When I started traveling, no one spending their own money bought one-way airline tickets within Europe. It simply wasn’t affordable. But today that kind of thinking seems so 20th century. Before buying any long-distance train or bus ticket, it's smart to first check the cost of a flight — you might be surprised. The proliferation of extremely competitive discount carriers has revolutionized European-itinerary planning and turned vagabonds into jetsetters.

Because you can make hops just about anywhere on the Continent for roughly $100 a flight, deciding where to go is now mostly just a question of following your travel dreams: You're no longer limited to places within a convenient train ride (or reasonable drive) from each other. It's now entirely feasible to lace together a far-flung trip that ranges from, say, Ireland to Portugal to Sicily, if you please. Using Budget Airlines Budget airlines typically offer flights between major European cities for $50–250.

Best Tours in Europe -- National Geographic Traveler. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Rafting Trifecta Home to the rugged Dinaric Alps, one of the last primeval forests in Europe, and white water galore, Bosnia is heaven for adrenaline junkies. This adventure combines Class 2 to 4 runs on three rivers—the Tara, known as the Grand Canyon of the Balkans; the emerald green Neretva; and the Vrbas, host of the 2009 World Rafting Championships—with cultural forays into Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar. O.A.R.S. : “Bosnia: Three Rivers,” 9 days; $2,990. Bulgaria: Land of Dionysus and Orpheus This trip digs into the cultural heritage of Bulgaria , from the era of the Thracians, who venerated Dionysus and originated the legend of the musician Orpheus, to the present day.

France: A Week in Provence Kathy and Charley Wood were inspired to show off the Provence they got to know after their own six-month sabbatical here. Iceland: Family Romp Italy: Tuscan Leisure Cruise Poland: Culture Sampler Portugal: Azores Walkabout Romania: Dracula’s Backyard. Entire Apartment in Istanbul: Sultanahmet, The Marmara Sea Apartment. Welcome to the Marmara Sea Apartment, Ekim Apartments in Istanbul, a charming 19th century Ottoman house recently renovated in 2011 and designed for our guests into apartments with modern facilities, nestled in the heart of the old city.

The exterior has been restored to its original grandeur and the interior has been completely gutted and renovated. With splendid view of Marmara sea, Princess islands and Asian side of Istanbul from fourth floor, this luxury apartment offers a very romantic experience. Combining view, balcony, space with superb quality of contemporary design, it is best for couples visiting Istanbul for the special moments. The bathroom is completed with a power shower and the kitchen is fully equipped with high-quality modern appliances.

While retaining its period features, our apartments offer uncluttered modern luxury for everyone from the single business/leisure visitor to couples, families and extended families. Work / Entertainment & Electronics Bed & Bath Kitchen. Italy + Self-catering | Travel. Rural Europe Self Catering Vacations | A Week in Paradise. Many of us feel that the perfect three week vacation achieves a balance between cities and rural areas, between stimulation and relaxation, and between high cuisine and simple rural cooking from local ingredients. We recommend a tour of a major city, then a week in a vacation rental in a region like Tuscany in Italy, or Provence in France, or an exploration of The Cotswolds in England.

For example, you could land in Paris, explore the city for a week, then take off for your week in Provence before heading back to Paris via Lyon and Burgundy. The advantage of a house in Provence in the middle of your vacation is that you can pack light for the other parts of your vacation because you will (usually) have clothes washing facilities in your vacation rental. Below you'll find some ideas of European regions that offer compelling vacation experiences, from the well-trod and obvious Tuscany and Provence, to some of my favorite off the beaten track areas of Portugal and Germany. 1. Tuscany 2. 5. Istanbul apartments | holiday accommodation in Istanbul - HouseTrip.com. Camping Holidays in France | Family European holidays - Eurocamp.co.uk. 10. Athens … UK Car Rental. Holiday rentals : accommodation, villas, apartments for winter holidays. Self catering in France, Italy, Spain – Homelidays.

Finland (Lapland) Ski Holidays | Finland (Lapland) Skiing Holidays | Crystal Ski. Booking a holiday in Germany or Belgium can save hundreds of euros. Booking a holiday in Germany or Belgium can save hundreds of euros Friday 02 November 2012 Booking a holiday or travel via a German or Belgian travel agency can save hundreds of euros, the consumers association Consumentenbond said on Friday. For example, a return fare from Utrecht to Berlin costs €276 booked online via NS Hispeed but is €100 cheaper if booked via German site bahn.de, the consumer group says.

A four-person bungalow at a Centreparcs resort on the German and Belgian websites is between 25% and 33% cheaper than on the Dutch site and the difference in price for a package tour to Spain between Neckermann's Dutch, Belgian and German websites mounts up to almost €480. The Consumentenbond says some of the difference can be explained by differing school holidays and peak period fees. In addition, German companies rarely charge reservation and credit card fees and give higher child discounts. Any other examples? © DutchNews.nl. Top 10 Eastern European getaways. For years Eastern Europe was the undiscovered half of the continent - but things have changed. The diverse highlights of Eastern Europe are now drawing travellers by the trainload. Here are our top 10 Eastern European getaways. 1. Julian Alps, Slovenia The Julian Alps form Slovenia's dramatic northwest frontier with Italy. Triglav National Park includes almost all of the Alps lying within Slovenia and its centrepiece is Mt Triglav.

Our favorite spot within the park? 2. Image by borntosnore In the 1990s Sarajevo was on the edge of annihilation. 3. Of all the Adriatic islands, Mljet (Meleda in Italian) may be the most seductive. 4. The Orheiul Vechi Monastery Complex, carved into a massive limestone cliff in this wild, rocky, remote spot is unquestionably Moldova's most fantastic sight. 5. Image by david__jones 6. Nestled in a bend of the Ohře River, Loket is a gorgeous place with a chocolate-box-style town square. 7. 8. 9.

Image by Adrián Pérez 10. Minsk will almost certainly surprise you. Lufthansa - CheapTickets.nl. Holiday Apartments & Villas in Europe. Beachside or rural; mountains or cities – wherever you want to stay HomeAway will help you track down your ideal Europe holiday rental. It’s a part of the world that packs in a wealth of different climates and landscapes, as well as some of the world’s most important cities and most luxurious beach destinations. The selection of rentals is staggering, but you’ll be able to narrow your choices down according to accommodation-types, like chalets, cottages, villas and apartments and holiday homes in Europe.

What’s more you can define the facilities and options that will make your holiday at an apartment in Europe extra comfortable and convenient – whether it’s pet-friendly owners and parking included, or modern essentials like internet and air-conditioning. 3 of our best rated villas in Europe Things to do while staying in a European holiday rental -Culture.

-Beaches. -Food and drink. -Outdoor recreation. -Family attractions. Weather in Europe Travel to Europe. Family friendly, self catering holiday villages in France and Spain | Pierre & Vacances. Best of European Union - Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe. Paris at Halloween - unusual experience | France - Best of European Union. This is one of my favorite festivals all over the world. Actually I don’t know if you are aware of the fact that Halloween was popular mostly in America but fortunately this has changed during the last couple of decades. It is getting more and more popular and the good thing is that most of the European countries started to celebrate it. Actually Paris is a great city and it is cool that you have decided to go there in order to celebrate Halloween.

Well, to tell you the truth I’ve been there the last year and I had a great time. Photo licensed under the Creative Commons, created by gaudiramone Now I assume that you have noticed that Paris is a desired tourist destination for millions of tourists all over the world. Now a few words about Halloween in Paris… well, first of all you need to start with finding the proper accommodation. You will see many interesting things. Anyway like every major festival in a big city there are some troubles. Category: Festivals, Festivals. Top 10 European cities to stretch your dollar. Riga / Photo: normis Looking for hot, affordable Europe this summer? Avoid the traditional centres and check out these great cities. Bilbao From the twisted metal of the Guggenheim Museum to the quiet courtyards nestled amongst apartment blocks, this Basque city in Northern Spain is a compact architectural gem: .

Relax in the city and munch down tapas and seafood accompanied by local wine; but if you feel like a spot of exercise Bilbao is also a great entry point for the lesser-known Northern route of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Tallinn Even in the middle of summer this northern-most Baltic city is not going to give you a hot reception, but its city walls encompass something unique. Estonia is the only country in the world to deem internet access a basic human right and it is this aggressively forward-looking mindset that’s transforming the cityscapes into a fusion of medieval stone with steel and glass. Riga Vilnius Photo by txd Krakow Photo by soylentgreen23 Brasov Coming to Romania? 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in France. Eurolines - Goedkope bustickets door heel Europa - Boek online uw busreis - Voordelig busreizen Nederland - Europa - goedkoop bus ticket - zoek en boek online promotie bus tickets Europa.

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