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Winter is woefully delaying its exit, and — at least here — another weekend spent indoors approaches. And so, if you need a little reading material…
Don’t worry, travel is probably one of the only addictions that doesn’t require professional help. Still, it’s fun to guage whether or not your desire to explore goes beyond passion and [...]

I am a devout fan of public transportation and of any city that has it together enough to have one card that works on every form of public transport on offer. London is most definitely that city. The Oyster Card is an awesome top up card that you can swipe and use on any and [...]

I’m a big fan of any afternoon pick-me-up, but few variations compare to England’s clotted cream-complemented afternoon tea.
It’s a ritual as timeless as it is tasty and, though not exactly budget-friendly, must be experienced at least once while in London. For that one experience (and others, once the addiction sets in), a recent Rick Steves [...]

My initial post on Cakes For Haiti got you thinking about tying on your apron and whipping up some treats, right?
Good, because now that the Disasters Emergency Committee – the final recipient of Janet Mohapi-Banks’s brain child Cakes For Haiti – takes all types of credit cards, you have no reason not to do so.
I [...]

The locals guide to your favorite city.

I’ve got plans that need making. I’m moving next month, visiting a friend before that, and trying to plan a late-2010 trip to Wales for a friend’s wedding.
I need flights. And cheap ones, and fast…via the easiest search possible.
That’s why I was pleased to discover Momondo – a colorful collection of the Web’s cheapest visible airfares.
Momondo [...]

On her fortieth birthday, Janet Mohapi-Banks got word of the devastation in Haiti. An earthquake – 7.0 in magnitude – struck that day not far from Port-au-Prince, destroying the region’s infrastructure and killing, injuring and displacing its inhabitants.
Discontented by the thought of a simple donation, she decided to take efforts into her own hands. A [...]

This is the British Isles’ answer to Germany’s radler. The shandy is a blend of your favorite lager and lemon or ginger soda. It’s light and refreshing and another good cocktail for student travelers who’ve figured out that beer is the cheapest thing at the pub, but aren’t quite sure they like it.

My My.
There’s Graceland, there’s the Beatles Story and now, in London, there’s ABBAWORLD.
Deemed “a major world event,” ABBAWORLD is a 25-room exhibition that takes visitors through the journey of the Swedish sensation, beginning with an introductory video and ending with a holographic illusion that puts you on stage with the band. Costumes, instruments and even [...]

Are you a struggling student or budgeting traveler searching for the cheapest way to discover the beauty and history of the European city you’re visiting? Look no further than Sandeman’s New Europe, a company offering free walking tours of many European cities, at the extremely low price of, well, free!
These aren’t just your run of [...]