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Things to Do on a Budget in Bali

Bali’s best-known attractions are its many Hindu temples. Each village is required to build and maintain at least three temples: the temple of origin, located at the pure side of the village, the village temple for everyday many  more than the three required temples. Within Bali, there are nine directional temples, which are the largest and most important and are located at certain points around the island in order to protect its inhabitants. Pura Luhur Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple), at the southern... [Read the full story]

Dining and Drinking on a Budget in Helsinki

There’s a reason that Finnish cuisine isn’t exactly known around the world. Dining out is a relatively new concept in Finland, and one that has only really hit its stride in the last decade or so. The food in Finland was developed out of need, using what the people could cull from the sea and from the cold climate of the country. Even now, food is prepared with relatively little flourish and few herbs and spices. People in Finland tend to eat early and many restaurants close by 10:00pm. Popular... [Read the full story]

Bali Basics

Bali, with its beautiful sandy beaches, rugged coastline and world-class diving, is considered by many to be a paradise.  The small island (it’s only about 90 miles long and 50 miles from north to south) is one of over 17,000 in Indonesia yet over 80% of visitors to Indonesian visit Bali – and only Bali. Since 1945, Bali has been part of the Republic of Indonesia. From the 1970’s on, the main industry in the country became tourism, which has been only slightly abated by the 2002 and 2005 terrorist... [Read the full story]

Dining on a Budget in Bruges

Bruges, Belgium, is a town of charming streets lined with beautiful old buildings, scenic waterways, and sprawling town squares. And while many people come to soak up all this old-world ambiance,  others come to eat all the delicious food Bruges has to offer. As Bruges popularity has grown in recent years, more tourist trap restaurants have sprung up, especially around the town’s square. Try to avoid these as they are generally overpriced and not up to the standards as the rest of the city’s... [Read the full story]

When to Go to China

With its massive population, China is packed with people all year round. But it becomes even more overrun with people during the summer months, when most visitors come to the country. Like a lot of other places, the most popular time to visit China is during the warmer months of summer. This means that the most popular tourist spots in the country end up becoming almost unbearably packed during high season. And not only are the sites packed, but prices tend to go up during these times as well. If... [Read the full story]

Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris

Visiting Disneyland, a quintessential family vacation spot, in Paris seems like an odd idea for many travelers. But those vacationing with kids may want to indulge the children in a little whimsical fun after dragging them around to all the famous sights and monuments. Here are some tips for visiting Disneyland Paris. About Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris has theme parks (Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park), Disney Village, seven themed hotels and Golf Disneyland. The park is located... [Read the full story]

Visting Manila, Phillipines, on a Budget

The City of Manila in the capital of the Philippines and of the 17 cities of metro Manila, which is home to around 20 million people. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, though it only takes up about  39 square kms of land area. Manila is about 950 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong. Before World War II, Manila was considered one of the most beautiful cities in Asia but the war destroyed the city. Actually, it was the second most destroyed city after Warsaw, Poland. Old... [Read the full story]

Cheap and Free Things to Do in Oslo

Norway is expensive – there’s just no getting around it. Luckily, though food and drink is outrageously expensive for a budget traveler,  the museums and parks are really quite reasonably priced, or even free if you purchase an Oslo Pass. Oslo Passes are available at locations all over the city and you can get them for 24, 36, or 48 hours. The Fram Museum (free with Oslo Pass) The Fram was a ship used in expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic by a handful of Norweigan explorers (most... [Read the full story]

Visiting Beijing on a Budget

Beijing is the capital of China and the political, educational and cultural center of the country. It is a huge, sprawling city with long distances between sights. Summers are hot and humid; winters are long and dry. For this reason, September and October (and also April and May) are the ideal times to visit. Of course, that also makes them the most expensive. Most visitors will arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport, 26 km from the city centre. Taxis are the easiest method of transport... [Read the full story]

Cheap Places to Stay in Dublin

Dublin is the jumping off point for most foreign visitors to Ireland. Flights into Dublin are often cheaper than those into Shannon or Cork, but unfortunately, that is where the savings end. Hotels in Dublin are pricey. Here are a few more budget-friendly options, from hostels to swanky hotels. Trinity Capital Hotel The Trinity Capital Hotel offers rates for double rooms starting at 74 Euros per night. Those who need a bit more space can enjoy a suite for just 125. The hotel was remodeled in 2007... [Read the full story]

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