Do you enjoy communing with nature? Does the organic food movement interest you? Are you looking for a way to learn new skills, meet people from all over the world and receive free room and board during your stay in Europe? Then WWOOFing may be a perfect fit. What is WWOOFing? World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) was started in 1971 in the UK as a way to provide ... Read Full Article
Eating Well in Europe on a Budget
For many people (this writer included) one of the main joys of traveling is sampling all the culinary wonders of a new cuisine. It can be hard to reconcile a small budget with a big appetite, but with a little creativity, you can stretch your travel dollars and enjoy all the tasty delights a country has to offer, without going over budget. Create a Budget Decide how much you want to ... Read Full Article
Europe Travel Tips: Saving Money in Europe
There are many ways to enjoy Europe on a budget. We have been to Europe innumerable times and you can learn from our experience. Top 10 tips on saving money in Europe. Fly during low or shoulder season Airfare is least expensive during low season - November through February (except during the holidays) and Shoulder season - March through April and September through October. High ... Read Full Article
Our Guide to Tipping in Europe
Tipping in Europe - What You Need to Know Traveling to Europe should be an adventure, but trying to figure out the tipping rules for each country can be a headache. Here is our quick guide to the ins and outs of tipping in Europe. Tipping in Austria At restaurants in Austria you should round up the bill, or tip 5-10%. Tip in cash, handing the tip directly to the server, or tell the server how ... Read Full Article
The Ins and Outs of Getting Money in Europe
Travelers checks are out and ATMs are in. That is because many European retailers and service providers no longer accept travelers checks. But getting money in Europe is easy using ATMs, just pay attention to the following: Your bank will charge an exchange fee for drawing money from your bank account and exchanging it for Euros. Some banks also charge a percentage of the amount withdrawn. But ... Read Full Article
Currency Issues When Traveling
Here are the answers to the most asked questions about currency issues while traveling. Since the introduction of the Euro, it is now easier to travel to several countries in Europe without having to exchange currency again and again. The € Euro is the official currency in most of the countries in the European Union. Britain, however has not adopted the Euro and still uses the £ (pound) and ... Read Full Article