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Madrid: 5 tips for passing through Madrid’s Barajas International Airport

Barajas International Airport in Madrid, Spain
Lines at Barajas International Airport. Photo by dbeery.

Aug 25 When planning a trip to an unknown (or even a familiar) destination, there’s one part of the equation that’s often overlooked: the airport. Since moving to Madrid, I’ve spent a lot of time arriving in and departing from the Barajas International Airport. I’ve been in all four terminals and have learned the hard way how to » Read more

Posted in Airports, Madrid, Practical Info, Spain, tips, transportation

Florence: Top reasons to visit Florence in August

Florence: Top reasons to visit Florence in August

Jul 26 It’s a pretty well known fact that Italy, like most of Europe, goes on vacation in August. Everything closes up, everybody checks out and heads to the beach. So if you’re a tourist traveling through Florence during the month of August, you’ll just have to get used to the phrase chiuso per ferie (“closed for » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, Events, Florence, Food, Free Stuff, Italy, Local Customs, Museums, Nightlife, summer, tips, Trip Planning

Alternative Transportation: European Car Trains

Alternative Transportation: European Car Trains

Jul 13 There are some occasions on trips through Europe when you just know that a car is essential, but with European fuel prices through the roof, and automobile rental companies sometimes levying draconian one-way drop charges (especially for international journeys), many folks are naturally wary about opting for a vehicle. European car trains can, however, play » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Austria, Europe, France, Germany, hidden europe, Italy, Practical Info, tips, Train, transportation, Travel Smarts, Turkey, Vienna

Travel Tips: 10 ways to travel Europe for under $1000

Travel Tips: 10 ways to travel Europe for under $1000

Jul 08 Don’t let the fear of expenses get in the way of a trip across the pond. When done right, touring Europe can be cheaper than traveling through North America. If I can manage a four-month jaunt for under $1500, you can manage a two-month trip for $1000 or less. Here are 10 ways to make » Read more

Posted in Alternative Accommodations, Budget Air Travel, Cheap Souvenirs, Europe, Money Matters, tips, Travel Smarts

Apes and Architecture: Europe’s most stunning zoos

Apes and Architecture: Europe’s most stunning zoos

Jul 06 Most folk have definite views about zoos, and any mention inevitably brings out a string of arguments for and against the incarceration of animals. But there are other reasons for going to zoos beyond watching wild cats, apes and okapi. Zoos are great spots for people watching and, for anyone with even only a passing » Read more

Posted in Austria, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe, Exhibitions, hidden europe, Innsbruck, London, tips, United Kingdom

Stockholm: Avoid this popular tourist scam in Gamla Stan

Stockholm: Avoid this popular tourist scam in Gamla Stan

Jun 04 Some cities in Europe are known for the various tourist scams that relieve you of your money or your wallet. Or both. Stockholm, for the most part, is a very safe city, but even the Swedish capital has a scam to watch out for. Wandering through Gamla Stan is a wonderful way to get to » Read more

Posted in Local Customs, Practical Info, Stockholm, Sweden, tips

Krakow: Three Cheapo-friendly restaurants

Krakow: Three Cheapo-friendly restaurants

Jun 03 If you’re looking for something tasty and cheap (a step up from zapiekanka, perhaps?) in Krakow, you’re in luck. Whether you want traditional Polish cuisine, some Italian-style grub or a healthy vegetarian meal, there are budget-friendly options galore. Here are some of our favorite picks: Polskie Smaki ul. Sw. Tomasza 5 Open daily from 8 » Read more

Posted in Cheapo night out, Food, Krakow, Poland, tips

Menton, France: A Riviera gem

Menton, France: A Riviera gem

Jun 02 The places at the end of the road are always the most interesting. After the glitz and gloss of Antibes and Cannes, after the bustle of Nice and Monaco, you might at first think there is not much left to the French Riviera. Yet the best is yet to come. For Menton, the very last » Read more

Posted in Europe, France, hidden europe, Italy, tips, Train, Trip Planning

Florence Transportation: Tips on getting in from the airport

Florence Transportation: Tips on getting in from the airport

Jun 01   Tired of arriving to your destination looking like you’ve just emerged from a human car wash? Well, how about getting to Florence refreshed, reposed and with the swagger of a Medici prince?  Check out these tips to save energy, time and money when arriving in Florence:  Lean toward Pisa (the airport, that is) Florence has 1.5 airports. » Read more

Posted in Airports, Alternative Transportation, Florence, Italy, Practical Info, tips, transportation

Florence Day Trip: The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano

Florence Day Trip: The Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano

May 28 Once you’ve spent some time in Florence, a day trip provides a nice break from the crowds of tourists and shoppers flooding the city. Poggio a Caiano, a small town about 30-40 minutes northwest of Florence, is a great example of amazing Tuscan history integrated into a modern Italian town. The highlight of the town » Read more

Posted in Day Trips, Florence, Free Stuff, Italy, Museums, tips