Hilary Bown

Hilary Bown

An academic by training, a writer by day, and a Cheapo by heritage, Hilary Bown's meagre means and insatiable travel appetite have helped her sharpen her "no-budget travel" skills across the European continent over the past decade. At home in Berlin or on an adventure abroad, you'll find her in sandals, riding the bus, reading novels while walking, drinking the local wine, writing out postcards with a felt-tip pen, and browsing the shelves of the supermarket and hardware store. Find her unique blend of travel adventure and tested advice at Less Than a Shoestring.

Posts by Hilary Bown

Berlin Cheap Eats: Eat and drink with locals along Akazienstrasse

Posted in Berlin, Cafes, Food, Germany|
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Berlin: Festival of Lights shines October 10-21, 2012

Posted in Berlin, Events, Germany|
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Berlin’s Turning 775 – and You’re Invited!

Posted in Berlin, Events, Germany|
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Visiting Berlin’s Reichstag: The new rules

Posted in Berlin, Free Stuff, Germany|
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In the Shadow of an Icon: 3 Sights not to miss in Pisa, Fussen and Paris

Posted in Florence, Germany, Paris, Pisa, Trip Planning|
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Kassel’s dOCUMENTA Exhibition: Get your modern art fix through Sept. 16

Posted in Art, Berlin, Events, Germany, Munich|
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Russia: Are visa policies becoming easier?

Posted in Europe, News, Practical Info, Russia, St. Petersburg, Trip Planning|
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Update on Berlin’s Bearpit Karaoke: The show goes on!

Posted in Berlin, Entertainment, Germany|
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Berlin: Cheapest getaways by bus and train

Posted in Berlin, Bus, Germany, Train|
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Our favorite “high points” in Berlin, London and Paris

Posted in Berlin, France, Germany, London, Paris, United Kingdom|
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