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Tourist rip-off Italy
Rip-off Italy After I read the article in the newspaper about those Japanese tourists calling the police in a Pisa restaurant because they were charged 260€ for some pasta, I visited Pisa for the first time. I wanted to see the Leaning Tower and spend a night there and I did not......Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-02 11:44:27 | Rating:

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Florence Hostel
Upon arrival at the Ostello Gallo D’Oro the traveler feels welcome. No rush at the check in and you are greeted with a small bottle of water or a cup of coffee, guess depending how tired you look. It is a real hostel, with kitchen, common room, breakfast and nice, clean rooms. The owners......Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-02 12:19:08 | Rating:

| Views: 109 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Florence Hostel Youth Hostel Italy Europe Travel Backpack bpn opb backpackernews save money

Traveling Europe with Laptop, where wifi?!
Traveling with a laptop is not easy. First, it is big and heavy, so you have to carry more weight. And, it is not always sure that the place you stay will have wifi so you can connect to the internet. But there are websites where you can search the city you are staying or going to for wifi......Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-02 12:31:14 | Rating:

| Views: 248 | Comments: 1 | Tags: Travel with laptop Wifi wlan Free wifi travel Europe internet laptop backpackernews bpn opb south america

Traveling and taking photos? Make money with them!
I really would like to know, how many travelers take breath taking photos during their trips and they don't know that you can make money with them. Of course, it requires some work and time and the money will not flow in immediately, but it is worth a try and really interesting. There......Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-02 13:01:33 | Rating:

| Views: 272 | Comments: 0 | Tags: budget travel Europe France Italy Spain Greece Germany Austria South America Asia Africa Turkey Travel Backpack make money traveling photos earn money with photos backpackernews opb

Budget travel Italy, how to save money.
Budget travel in Italy Italy is one of the most popular destinations for backpacker, due to its history, artworks and architecture. It is also a country, where budget travelers have to sometimes learn the hard way, that the €uro is sliding through their fingers every day. Most guide......Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-04 06:26:08 | Rating:

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Hitler wine in Italy
Walked down the street in Rimini at the Italian Adria coast and standing outside a shop selling different goods, I saw the shelf with red wine, including a bottle showing Adolf Hitler and the slogan "Ein Volk, ein Reich, ein Führer" on the label. What a shame! ...Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-04 11:12:00 | Rating:

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Only Cash Payment and its Downside at Hostels
Only Cash Payment and its downside at hostels. Going through websites of hostels all around Europe and their booking websites, you will find more and more telling you that when you check in you will only be able to pay in cash. No credit or debit cards are taken, which for some traveler is a......Read More

Posted on: 2008-05-04 12:59:49 | Rating:

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Pickpockets, be on the save side traveling
Watch out for pickpockets! Tips for travelers Sightseeing in some cities can be a very expensive experience. More, when you allow pickpockets to steal some or all of your valuables. The following rules are not a must, but a save way to make sure that your trip will be a good experience.......Read More