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Europe is flat out obsessed with football…or soccer to some of us.  The English Premier League is just the tip of the iceberg with virtually every country being involved in absolute world class leagues that attract the best players from around the world; handing them ridiculous paychecks.  The atmosphere of a live game is unmatched.
Many [...]

Forget booking a hostel or hotel online. Book on your iPhone. Thanks to a new app called Hostel Hero, tech-savvy backpackers can book on the go using on their iPhones and iPod Touches!
Now, here is where I must admit that I don’t have an iPhone. Or a Blackberry. Or an iPod Touch. But I admire [...]

When overseas, you are unlikely to see a branch of your local bank on every corner.  The best and easiest way to deal with money is by having the right type of ATM card and easy access to online banking so that you can check on and move your funds when you need to.
Visa and MasterCard [...]

As you get ready to leave for your trip abroad, you may find you’re a little nervous. Don’t be embarrassed. Foreign travel is a big deal, and that goes double if you’ll be gone for more than two months and triple if this is the first time you’ve done it. Culture shock is real, you [...]

It happens to me every single time. Right before a trip, I giddily go out and buy a guidebook on my destination. The crisp, unused pages are tantalizing, full of the promise of hundreds of places to be explored. And I use the guidebook. Sometimes I earmark pages, other times I make notes or, in [...]

When  moving through countries with drastically different cultures and meeting so many people with drastically different personalities and languages, it is always good to have on hand something that transcends all these barriers.  One such object is the faithful deck of cards.
Many a gloomy rainy evening stuck in your accommodation can become a great night [...]

The problem with receiving those all-important care packages from your parents or that even more important check from work while you are traveling is that you are rarely in the same spot for an extended period of time. But, fortunately, there are ways to get that snail mail.
The trick is an old one: aim for [...]

Despite the low U.S. dollar, these seven hidden corners of Europe are still a cheapo traveler’s dream.

Welcome to the countdown! In twelve days, I will leave the United States for a five-month European adventure. It’s a glorified couch-surfing trip, really. I’ll be seeing friends, hanging out, and engaging in my favorite tourist activities, which include visiting museums, going for runs around the lovely cities of Europe, and finding odd local foods [...]

No matter where you’re from, Europe can be a little expensive at times. Many travelers choose to lessen the blow to their bank accounts by performing on the streets for a little extra cash.  If you play an instrument or have some other exciting talent and nothing to do on a nice day, a performance [...]