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Penny Pinching in the City of Lights

Paris is expensive, but fun is still cheap. Don’t let a miserable exchange rate stop you from enjoying yourself to the fullest. Follow these tips to master the art of frugality in the City of Lights. I originally created this list for a friend of mine. He found it helpful. Hopefully, you will, too.

29Feb2008 | francophoney | 0 comments | Continued
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Links For Europe- Everything you need to know

We can’t guess what you want to do, see, eat, where you want to sleep etc. So give us some information.
Don’t ask us to find your flights, hostels and such. Do some homework at first and then ask questions.
Budget-wise, we can only help so much, because in the end it’s mostly an estimate. Things like [...]

28Feb2008 | Mike | 1 comment | Continued
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The Full Guide to Purchasing and Using the Eurail System/ Hostel Info

Transportation within Europe (mostly mainland is what I focus on, but I do know some on UK as well- Ivy knows much more there as she is there now!)Option 1: Rent a car
This is not really something many people choose to do because it can be expensive with toll fees, gas and insurance risks. If [...]

28Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Play the airline game better, get a free ticket tips

So, you dont know how to play the airline game too well? Well here are the tips and tricks.
1. If you do the airline mileage game, then heres how to get A LOT of miles quick. Sign up for there credit card. 20,000 miles is only 5,000 miles from a free ticket. Then, once you [...]

28Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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How to Choose a Study Abroad Provider

Studying abroad gives a young person the best of two worlds. You get all the benefits of being a tourist, but are immersed in an authentic foreign environment on a daily basis. Find out how to begin your two-world journey here.

28Feb2008 | francophoney | 0 comments | Continued
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Visit a Real Live Sewer in Paris

Your wondering- am I out of my mind right? Absolutely not! I loved this attraction. Called the Musée des égouts de Paris (otherwise translated as the Museum of the Sewer) takes you to a live working sewer. No, it does not smell, and they give you hard hats to keep from getting wet. Tell your [...]

25Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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To get a tourist pass or not…..

I was always under the impression that getting a travel pass was a good idea. Well here is the low down.
For those of you who dont know what I am talking about, let me give you an idea of what I am talking about. Several cities in Europe offer tourists the chance to purchase a [...]

23Feb2008 | Mike | 1 comment | Continued
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Chincoteague Island - It’s all about the horses

Most of you have most likely never heard about this place. Located on the Chesapeake Peninsula, a short drive from Norfolk, its an excellent place to be. If your looking for untouched beaches, here is the place to go. Right off the Atlantic Ocean and US-13 in Virginia, its located about 3 hours from Baltimore [...]

22Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Just How Clean is Your Upscale Hotel?

This post is inspired by a friend of mine who’s dad works in a Marriott Hotel as a head cleaner. What he discovered will shock you. You think that you are safe by paying for an upscale hotel? Have you considered the fact that sheets are only cleaned once every other week? Tubs are not [...]

22Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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Cheaper Airline Options/ Airline Rankings

For those of you who aren’t frequent fliers like I am, I have compiled a list of airlines that are cheaper, how to take advantage of deals, when to book, how to get a free flight, and also rankings of airlines.
Rankings: (1-5 stars, 5 being the best) DOMESTIC Only
-US Airways: Well they are based in [...]

22Feb2008 | Mike | 0 comments | Continued
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