Tag: Europe
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La Dolce Vita for Less in Venice
The only way to arrive in Venice is by train, almost the only way anyway. But by in arriving the slightly less glamorous way you are treated for your troubles. There is nothing like walking out of San Lucia station after a 10 hours over night train. It’s possibly the best view from any train…
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Une Grande Affaire to Remember
The first time I went to Paris was a youthful summer a long time ago. I had just finished a 6 month study abroad program in the Alpine city of Grenoble and I was desperate to visit the city that had sparked my lifetime long obsession with France and french culture. The next time was…
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48 hours in Oslo on a budget
Be warned, Oslo is expensive. The whole of Norway is for that matter, consistently ranked among the most expensive countries in the world. Your morning coffee will set you back 37 krone, a not so humble $6! I spent a penny pinched 4 days in Oslo in mid January and ate nothing but rice and…
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Where to Brunch in Amsterdam
Brunching may not be what you traditionally associate with Amsterdam but it makes sense for a city of such perceived sin to have wicked eateries for those not able to make it to breakfast at the regular time. Amsterdam before 10am is a strange place, where streets seem oddly empty and the remnants of…