Day Trip from Lisbon to Sintra

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Sintra is a short 25 km ... or 15 miles from Lisbon, and if you love history and castles, it's a day trip you don't want to miss. There are several castles in the town, but the estate everyone goes... continue the journey
Yellow, red and white trolley traveling down a track in Lisbon Portugal

Free Walking Tour in Lisbon

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I don't think you really get to know a place until you hit the streets of the city you're visiting.  One of the best ways to do that is with a walking tour.  These tours are offered in cities and... continue the journey

10 Ways to Save Money In Iceland

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Wow!  Iceland is expensive!  And it's not the price of airfare or hotel that will give you sticker shock.  It's the price of food and getting around that will break your budget.  Here are some ways to save while you're... continue the journey

One Day In Rome

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The Colosseum. The Roman Forum. The Vatican! Add them up and they equal an amazing day in the buzzing city of Rome. The thought of everything we wanted to see in one day kinda made me panic. This was my... continue the journey

Free Time In Athens

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The economy in Greece is struggling. People living there pay 60% of their wages to the government. More than half! But that doesn't mean you're going to get a break on the price of vacationing there. It's not one of... continue the journey

Free Time In Venice

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The canals, the culture, the cost! It's not cheap to visit Venice, Italy. The good news is you don’t have to sacrifice seeing the sights to stay on budget. Here’s a list of some of the ways to spend your... continue the journey