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9 things to do with 9 euros (or less) in Munich:

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Lederhosen, bratwurst and so much beer – who could resist a trip to the city once known as Germany’s Secret Capital? And Munich flights are cheap. But isn’t Germany expensive? Not so! Here’s how to Bavaria on a budget:

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Vancouver for First-Timers

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Have you made it to classy and elegant Vancouver yet? You might have noticed that this city, which has been consistently – if quietly – ranked among the best spots in the world to live, hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics, earning it the international attention it so deserves for its stunning natural scenery and chic, [...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Orlando’s Theme Parks

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From Disney World to Universal Studios to Sea World, Orlando is one of the greatest destinations for theme parks in the world. Your first trip to Orlando should be as magical as the cartoon mouse that makes his home there. If you plan to make the most of your Orlando holidays, take note of what [...]

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Caving in Belize

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When most people think of Belize, they think of hammocks swinging between shady palms, powder white sand and some of the most extraordinary snorkeling, and diving, in the world. What they may not realize, though, is that Belize is more than just beaches and sunshine. In fact, some of the most fascinating parts of this [...]

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Your Flight Was Cancelled: Now What?

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Between weather, mechanical issues and even staffing problems, there’s almost always a chance that your flight will be delayed – or possibly cancelled. In some cases, you might get lucky and land a seat on another flight to the same destination, within an hour or two. More often than not, though, a flight cancellation ends [...]

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Satchels in Sri Lanka

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Possibly one of the most entrancing and beautiful countries to start one’s backpacking adventure is Sri Lanka. Gap years are probably one of the most important times of your life; some people even tend to extend their sojourn for longer than a year, and this might prove to be a most liberating experience. Enjoy. Flickr: [...]

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5 Funny Translations Found Whilst Travelling

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We have all heard the term ‘lost in translation’, and not knowing the lingo (unless you do) is always a humorous but sometimes taxing element of travel experience. Whether you’ve said ‘shubadigunk’ (is not a word) instead of ‘entschuldigung’ (excuse me/sorry) when bumping into someone in Berlin or said something even more embarrassing like when [...]

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How To Be Spooked In Évora

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Approaching Évora, Roman walls suggest you should keep out. While this town in Portugal’s Alto Alentejo region looks like it is indeed ready for battle, upon entering you will find what appears to be a quaint medieval settlement. Évora has fooled you yet again. This town is not cute and quaint, but downright spooky. If [...]

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Transport & Accommodation, all in one

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Do you want to travel but you don´t have enough money? Don´t you hate that transportation and accommodation costs increase travel expenses? That the actual expensive part of travelling and today you will discover a travelling option that can lower those costs considerably. Getting away does not have to be expensive. When hitting the open [...]

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5 Ways To Save Money On Your Gap Year

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Hostels aren’t always cheaper When you’re backpacking your instinct is always drawn towards staying in a hostel. They are geared towards backpackers and budget travellers so they must be the cheapest right? You’d think so, and a lot of the time they are, but if you know where you’re going to be and when you [...]

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Cyprus: Paphos City Travel Guide

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Paphos is a cultural and historical Mediterranean city with a lot to do. With UNESCO sites, forts, ruins, tombs, museums, amusements and beaches you’re spoilt for choice. The city has the second largest airport on the island so getting flights to Paphos shouldn’t be a problem. So let’s take a look at what there is [...]

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Answering To Alberobello’s Other-Worldly Architecture

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In Italy’s Puglia region, the architecture starts to look more gnome-like than Italian villa. Specifically in the town of Alberobello, clusters of these settlements, known as trulli, set up in a bewitching fashion. Standing in the midst of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you half expect a gnome to pop out from a trullo. And [...]

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Weekend Guide To Vianden, Luxembourg

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Only three hours from Frankfurt and just minutes from the German border, one of Europe’s smallest and most underappreciated countries makes a stand with a castle on a hill. Luxembourg doesn’t always get the attention it should. A town like Vianden has it all, but none of the hype that the cities and towns in [...]

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Diving the Zenobia in Cyprus

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I suppose you could say that scuba diving and I are still in our honeymoon period. I did my first open water dive a mere 6 months ago but I knew almost instantly that I was totally hooked. I have the unabating (and lightly irritating) enthusiasm of the newly converted – I bore anyone who [...]

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Summer in Stockholm

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Across 14 islands and over 57 bridges, Sweden’s capital city sets up in a location other settlements can’t help but envy. While other capitals can boast of their rich history, Stockholm is relatively new. Records show its birth year to be 1252. With a name meaning “tree trunk islet”, Stockholm takes on a very outdoorsy [...]

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