Golden Tickets, Magic Passes and Hidden Entrances

City Passes and Entry Tickets Entry tickets to various places of interest, can add up to a substantial amount. Most major tourist cities have a pass giving you free or discounted access to many of the sights. However, they are generally expensive. So you need to decide on the sights and museums you want visit, check their individual ticket prices and compare it to the price of the pass. Passes are generally cost effective when you are visiting...

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Visa - The Key to the Beckoning Gates

Obtaining a Tourist Visa for Europe is a reasonably simple process. Since they want more tourists to come to their countries, the procedures are not designed to discourage and hinder you. Schengen Visa When travelling to Western Europe, you will, in all likelihood, need the Schengen Visa, which covers 26 countries. In addition, some non-member countries like Croatia permit entry, as long as you have a valid Schengen visa. However, the...

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How to Move Around Town Like a Local

Local Transportation The next step is the local transportation. Most European cities have an excellent public transport network. They also follow an integrated tariff system where the same tickets can be used in all forms of public transportation, from metro to buses and from trams to boats, paying by time from start of your journey, and not distance travelled. So a ticket once validated, permits you to use the transport system for...

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Places to Visit - A Guide to Creating your Own Local Itinerary

We now come to the raison d'etre for this entire exercise - seeking wonderful and exhilarating experiences. Some may want to jump off a cliff to experience that rush, while other may experience that rush, standing in silence, in front of a painting.  The Local Itinerary Your local itinerary decides what you see, and what you decide to skip, hopefully to see when you return another day. The level of control you wish to exercise...

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Low Cost Airlines in Europe : A Budget Travelers Guide

Low-cost airlines are an excellent and viable option for budget travel within Europe. The greatest advantage of flying is of course the saving in travel time. So if you want to see Vienna and Barcelona, rather than spending a full day on a train, taking a flight across Europe would make better sense.  Low Cost Airlines The most popular cheap airlines in Europe are Ryan Air and EasyJet. They are Europe's largest budget...

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