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Cheapest cities in Europe: Backpacker Index for 2011

Cheapest cities in Europe: Backpacker Index for 2011
Europe continues to be home to many of the world’s most expensive cities, as well as some bargain cities where many things cost only about a quarter as much for an international traveler. Now in its 6th annual edition, the Europe Backpacker Index ranks 56 of the continents most popular cities from cheapest to most expensive. With very few exceptions, the inflation rate in Europe was virtually 0% during 2015, and in some cases prices actually came down during the year. If you have US dollars then every city on the list got cheaper in 2015 due to the strengthening of the greenback, so 2016 is an excellent year to see places you’ve been putting off. Are you a hotel person rather than a hostel person? If your budget is higher than that of a backpacker you should check out our: >>>Europe 3-Star Traveler Index The above list shows some significant shifts for some cities on the list below, indicating that certain destinations are better bargains than others, depending on your style of travel.

How to take a broke-ass road trip - travel tips and articles There’s a saying that goes, ‘The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’. It’s credited to Mark Twain, but that’s a lie; nobody really knows who said it. I wish I had. You know what else I wish I had? A friggin’ car! Don’t get me wrong, San Francisco is one of the true loves of my life, but I could really use some summer sunshine. 1. (I know I just complained about not having a car, but I’m actually tied to my desk right now, so just look at my car reference before as a metaphor for ‘the freedom to not be at my damn desk’.) 2. If you don’t have wheels but aren’t too keen on riding with random strangers, you can always rent a car. 3. Still on the car-less theme, if you use Zipcar or one of the countless smaller local versions of car sharing, you can take a vehicle for multiple days at a time. 4. Don’t wanna spend too much loot on food while traveling? 5. You read Lonely Planet, so you know the drill, but just in case you don’t, I’ll break it down for you. 6. 7. 8.

Parco Delta del Po Veneto - Home Avviso Si comunica che gli uffici di Porto Viro e Ariano nel Polesine, Venerdì 7 agosto saranno chiusi per la festa del Patrono, gli uffici di Ariano saranno chiusi anche Lunedì 10 Agosto. Anche quest'anno la Bottega del Parco a Rosolina mare Da lunedì 6 luglio è iniziata anche quest'anno la Bottega del Parco al Centro Congressi di Rosolina mare in Piazzale Europa nei giorni di lunedì, martedì, venerdì e domenica dalle 19.30 alle 23.30) mostra-mercato, vendita prodotti tipici, serate naturalistiche e tematiche e al piano superiore la mostra Un Po si storie, il programma delle serate del martedì e degli incontri naturalistici A Rosolina mare inoltre un'ampio ventaglio di escursioni nel Parco del Delta del Po e non solo in bici, in barca per tutta l'estate: il martedì e il mercoledì e il giovedì e il venerdì Altre escursioni in barca durante il week-end 9 giugno 2015 il Parco del Delta del Po è ufficialmente riserva della biosfera MAB UNESCO Guarda il video della proclamazione Leggi tutto...

How to Travel the World on $35 a Day: 100 Resources for Broke Globetrotters Probably the best time for traveling the world is when you’re young. You’ve got little to no real responsibilities and you’re still spontaneous enough to try almost anything. The down side? You’re probably pretty broke. Pricey plane tickets, disadvantaged exchange rates, and museum passes can add up to a lot of cash very quickly. But don’t fret. Transportation: Finding discount plane and train tickets isn’t as hard as you might think. Airwise.com: Check out this Web site to find pricing and booking information for flights, car rentals, and cruises anywhere in the world. Lodging: You’ve already accepted the fact that your traveling budget is tight, alas no Ritz hotel in Paris for you. Hostels.com: Book a hostel anywhere in the world. Food and Drink: Part of the joy of traveling the world is exposing yourself (and your palate) to new flavors and traditions in the local cuisine. The Trailside Cookbook: This site has tons of tasty recipes for backpackers on a budget.

Piste Ciclabili How to Travel Around the World for $418. “I have to tell you sir, this is easily the most ridiculous itinerary I’ve ever put together,” said the American Airlines operator the other night as I finalized plans for a worldwide adventure that would make Marco Polo blush. “Welp, that makes two of us!” I replied. And just like that, I had committed myself to almost nine months of international travel. Yes, that picture above is my actual itinerary. Beginning this January, I’ll start an epic journey that will take me across four continents, through at least nine countries, and into more than fifteen cities. Oh, and all of these flights are costing me a grand total of $418.36. Warning: I’m totally going to geek out on travel-hacking with this post, so if you have no interest in learning how to travel the world and visit awesome places for dirt cheap, check back in on Monday. This post is also quite lengthy at over 2500 words: grab some coffee, get comfortable, and let me show you how deep the rabbit hole of travel hacking goes. -Steve

In treno con la bici - Offerte e servizi Sui treni regionali di Trenitalia viene riconosciuta, ai tesserati FIAB 2015, un’offerta dedicata a gruppi di viaggiatori, qualora con bici al seguito. L’offerta è valida tutti i giorni, esclusivamente in 2° classe, sui treni regionali Trenitalia caratterizzati con apposito pittogramma trasporto bicicletta, ad eccezione dei periodi dell’anno in cui sono inibiti i viaggi per comitive: sconto comitiva del 10% per i gruppi da 3 a 9 viaggiatori, di cui almeno uno in possesso di tessera FIAB, tutti con bicicletta al seguito, per la quale si paga la tariffa ordinaria; sconto comitiva del 15% per i gruppi di almeno 10 viaggiatori, con o senza bicicletta al seguito, in possesso di “credenziale” rilasciata dall’associazione FIAB organizzatrice e con richiesta effettuata almeno sette giorni prima della data di partenza alla Direzione Regionale/Provinciale di Trenitalia competente. Per le bici presenti viene applicata la tariffa ordinaria prevista.

Top ten hostels in Europe Staying in a hostel in Europe is a rite of passage for budget-conscious travelers making their way around the continent. This is particularly the case for budget-conscious younger travelers. Here are ten hostels across Europe that either receive particularly high user-review grades or are notorious enough in one or another way to be noteworthy. St. Långholmen, Stockholm, Sweden. Good Bye Lenin, Krakow, Poland. Balmers, Interlaken, Switzerland. Meininger, London, United Kingdom. Oops! Hostel Archi Rossi, Florence, Italy. Kadir's Tree Houses, Olympos, Turkey. The Pink Palace, Corfu, Greece. Hotel 4 Youth, Berlin, Germany. (Image: foilman / Flickr) Filed under: Europe, Turkey, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Book the best restaurants in Europe - TheFork Europes great cities on the cheap Last updated 11:38 20/09/2012 TAKE THE PLUNGE: Europe's most popular cities are also among its most expensive, but it is possible to do them on the cheap. Europe's cities have a wealth of historical and cultural and riches-but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune. It is possible to do Europe's most popular and expensive cities on the cheap- and with the Australian dollar hitting a record high with the euro, there's never been a better time to start planning that trip. London HOTELS: Tune hotels (www.tunehotels.com), the hotel arm of budget airline Air Asia X offers dirt-cheap London lodgings from £35 ($A54). FOOD: London can be an expensive place to eat. THINGS TO DO: London is blessed with a multitude of free museums, art galleries and attractions. GETTING AROUND: Invest in an Oyster card ( and a good map, and keep in mind that sometimes it may be quicker to walk between stations than pay for the Tube. Paris Rome Venice Vienna Comments

How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!) Wise Bread Picks For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small entourage (weighing less than 45 pounds in total) comes with me as I wander around the world, sometimes quickly, but mostly slowly. In 2011 alone, I traversed 13 countries and over 45,360 miles. Sounds pretty expensive, huh? What if I told you it wasn't? Believe it. How to Keep Your Travel Costs Low Of course, I could travel for way more than $17,000/year. Here are a few of my secrets. Don't Pay for Accommodations In the entire year of 2011, I paid $173 for accommodation. Work-Trade/Volunteer There are lots of creative opportunities to work in trade for your accommodation (and sometimes food) and enjoy a more immersive travel experience. Hospitality Exchange

30 Places to Find Cheap Airline Tickets 30 Places to Find Cheap Airline Tickets Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 7:06pm by admin Scoring a great deal on plane tickets is only one of the challenges air travelers face these days. Unbearably long security lines, bumped flights, lost luggage and congested air traffic are commonplace. Tools and Resources Check out this list of tools and resources that are designed to help you find the best airline deals available. Farecast: This website has predicting airfare trends down to a science. Consolidators and Discount Agencies Many times the best deals can be found through consolidated airfare companies that feature wholesale prices. LowestFare.com: Travelers don’t have to sacrifice non-stop services or first class comfort when they buy their discount tickets from LowestFare.com.CheapTickets.com: CheapTickets.com has all kinds of flight deals, including airfare and hotel or transportation packages. Helpful Websites Use these websites to find more deals on traveling by air.

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