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   backpackernews's Blogs in May 2008
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: | Views: 513 | Comments: 3 | Tags: Bar Nuova Cofer  tourist rip off  Italy  Pisa  Europe  backpackernews  bpn  opb  save money  travel  backpack   
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: | Views: 113 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Budget travel  europe  italy  backpack  travel  backpackernews  bpn  opb  save money   
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: | Views: 225 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Italy  Adolf Hitler  europe  travel  opb  backpackernews  bpn 
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: | Views: 130 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Budget travel  backpackernews  Europe  Italy  Spain  France  Germany  opb  bpn  illegal  hostel  backpacker 
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
Posted on: 2008-05-05 06:56:55 |  Rating: | Views: 245 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Pickpockets  Travel  Backpack  backpackernews  europe  italy  france  spain  opb  bpn  travel tips 

                 
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