Looking for WiFi access in Europe?
If you are traveling in Europe with a laptop or wifi-enabled smartphone then you are probably wondering where you can find some WiFi access in Europe.
Travel blog Less Than A Shoestring has posted a list of WiFi in Europe’s Capital Cities that should help you out. Check out the list and see if the city you are traveling to is listed.
Amsterdam to be World Book Capital 2008
Amsterdam is set to be the World Book Capital for 2008. The year long title (celebration?) lasts from April 23, 2008 to April 22, 2009.
The title is granted by UNESCO. This just reaffirms Amsterdam’s international reputation as a place of refuge for free speech and the written word.
There will be many events going on as a result of this. The World Book Market is one to note. You can find it in Amsterdam on May 18, 2008.
For more info on this and other World Book Capital festivities and news, check out the Amsterdam World Book Capital website.
Tips on saving money in Paris
Will you be finding yourself visiting Paris, France soon? Well, if you are from the US and working with the horrible exchange rate, you may be looking for ways to cut costs while in Paris. And even if you are not looking for ways to cut costs while on holiday in Paris, you still might benefit from these money savings tips for any tourist in France.
- Instead of buying breakfast out in a cafe, why not pick up your breakfast at a boulangerie and enjoy it from your hotel room or even in a park if the weather is nice out.
- Look for happy hour specials on chalkboard outside of restaurants and cafes to save on a drink before dinner.
- If you want to skip an expensive beverage with your meal, ask for “une carafe d’eau” to get a pitcher of tap water.
- Skip the expensive tourist cruises down the Seine and instead walk along the Seine.
- Don’t overlook the food from cheap street vendors. Many locals eat from these and you can save money by doing so too.
- There always seem to be free concerts going on in Paris. Check out Colleen’s Paris to get info on any free concerts happening while you are in Paris.
- Paris is a walking city - if weather permits, save that train fare by walking through Paris.
Liverpool, England dubbed Capital of Culture for 2008
You may recognize Liverpool, England as the home of the infamous Beatles. But for 2008 you should get to know it as a Capital of Culture.
Things on your itinerary list for a visit should include a trip the Albert Dock to learn about the city’s past at the Merseyside Maritime. For museums, check out the Tate Liverpool, which is Britain’s largest modern art gallery outside London, and the Walker Art Gallery, which is a Victorian treasure house stuffed with paintings by the Pre-Raphaelites.
A popular place to stay is Liverpool’s waterfront Malmaison Hotel. Or if you are a Beatle’s fan you will want to check out the Beatles-themed Hard Day’s Night Hotel that is set to open in February 2008.
Liverpool is located a little over two hours from London by train. If you are flying, try landing at nearby Manchester Airport for the closest airport to Liverpool.
For more info on Liverpool, visit www.visitliverpool.com.
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