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A River Runs Through It – Budapest, Hungary

Divided into two halves (Buda and Pest) by the river Danube, Budapest, Hungary’s capital is a vibrant and historic city. While not as cheap as it used to be not so long ago, Budapest can still be seen as a good place for the economically minded traveller. And as there are so many hostels available, the tariffs are highly competitive and therefore reasonable. Budapest offers a great many organized guided walking tours for nominal sums, and it’s a great way to see the city. Alternatively, cycling... [Read the full story]

Tallinn Offers Cheap Options For Fun

Tallinn is Estonia’s capital and following the relatively recent dissolution of the Soviet Union and Estonia’s membership of the European Union, it has quickly evolved from small town in a vast empire to the largest town in a small country. The Tallinn tourist office sells a ‘Tallinn Card’ which entitles the holder to free local public transport and free entry to a great many of the town’s attractions. Tallinn’s very aptly named Funfactory is the home of some seriously tough outdoor... [Read the full story]

Quick Guide to Brussels, Belgium

Belgium’s capital city Brussels is perhaps widely known today for being the European Union’s administrative home. This beautiful cosmopolitan city, with its predominantly French-Flemish history makes an energetic holiday destination for travellers, even if they are on a budget. Here are just a few fun things to do in Brussels when you’re counting the pennies: Eat, Sleep, Breath Chocolate: Ok, so the city of Brussels itself is the home of the EU, but mention Belgium and people unavoidably think... [Read the full story]

Websites for Student Travelers

There are lots of websites devoted to helping students plan their Europe vacations. We have gathered some sites here that will help to make your Europe trip a success (and save money.) Generation Fly Lufthansa Airline’s Generation Fly program is designed to help students “save big and travel far.” They offer discounted prices on tickets for students only and offer some great tips for students on their website. International Student Identity Card This is another product that is free and... [Read the full story]

Inexpensive Adventures In Helsinki, Finland

Situated on the south coast of Finland, the city of Helsinki is considered to be the economic center of the area with thousands of visitors traveling to the area each year. The beauty of the city is breathtaking, but the entertainment options that are available in the city are the reasons the visitors keep returning year after year. A holiday in Helsinki does not have to be expensive, as there are many things available to do that do not cost a lot of money. Many visitors to Helsinki choose to visit... [Read the full story]

Easy Ways To Shop And Save In Zurich, Switzerland

Located on the Swiss central plateau near the lake of Zurich, the city of Zurich, Switzerland is a beautiful city that still retains much of its old world charm. Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, which is reflected in the multitude of shopping opportunities that are available within the city. Some of the best artisans in the world have chosen to make their home in Zurich and a trip to the area can result in finding treasures that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. One of the most... [Read the full story]