Andorra, where France and Spain meet. The Principality of Andorra is located between France and Spain. This country is known for its many ski resorts and thermal baths, and can be reached from both France and Spain. Andorra la Vella. The city of Andorra la Vella is the principality’s main city. This town is known … Continue reading
Madrid is located in the center of Spain, and is connected to other major cities by air and trains. The city is known for its many dining options and its vast culture. Explore the museums during the afternoons. Madrid can be explored on a budget. The city has many museums, and in many of these … Continue reading
A guide to Barcelona. Barcelona is a city located in the northeastern region of Catalonia in Spain. This city is known for its architecture and can be explored on a budget. Most of the city can be explored on foot, and sightseeing has no charge. The city’s markets and tapas bars make dining simple for … Continue reading
Sitting on the couch, eyes transfixed on the flat-screen television in front of us, my younger sister repeatedly clicked the right arrow on her laptop keyboard–a HDMI cable connecting the laptop to the television screen so we could all see the image. She took us through her school trip to Italy and Croatia: down narrow … Continue reading
~this post has been kindly contributed by Inghams Holiday~ Situated in South-East France, Les Deux Alpes is well-regarded for both stomach-wobbling ski runs and the gentle, family-friendly inclines. For a traditional Alpine resort and proud owner of one of Europe’s largest skiable glaciers, the village also offers surprisingly good value for money. With the lifts … Continue reading
~this post has been kindly contributed by dealchecker~ WWOOF, HelpX and Workaway sound too good to be true: stay with a host and eat for free in exchange for a bit of help on interesting projects around the world. If you’re looking for cheap holidays in Greece and are willing to pitch in (and pay the very … Continue reading
Don’t you wish you could spend Valentine’s Day in Verona? Perhaps the most famous love story of all–Romeo and Juliet–was set in this small town in Italy. If you follow the narrow cobblestone streets through the village you’re likely to find your way to Juliet’s courtyard from Shakespeare’s tale. Through an archway there are messages … Continue reading
The Merseyside Maritime Museum is a very appropriate stop to make while you’re visiting Liverpool to satisfy your Beatles-Mania. Liverpool was and is a major shipping town and their history is rich with tales of different seafaring vessels. The biggest exhibit is “Titanic, Lusitania, and The Forgotten Empress” on the first floor of the museum. … Continue reading
For the next three days I will post the top 3 locations requested in my poll a few days ago! Coming in at number 3, is Italy! One place that you cannot miss, that does not cost you a cent, is the Trevi Fountain. You’ve seen it in the movies. You’ve seen it … Continue reading
Sticking with the England theme in honor of the first day of the Olympics…Covent Gardens, just off King Street in London, England, is a great way to spend the afternoon! It’s arched roofs are often covered with colorful flowers and banners for every occasion. The open air market was used for the flower-seller, Eliza Doolittle, in … Continue reading
