Amsterdam Tram Etiquette
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The best way to move about Amsterdam is on one of the white-and-blue trams.
Buy your ticket in advance .
At Centraal Station
GVB (public transport) ticket office
AKO Bookshop
Opposite Centraal Station
VVV, Tourist Office
Other places
Tobacconists, supermarkets, Bruna Bookshop, post-office agencies and VVVs (tourist office)
From the driver or conductor: single trip ticket, 24-hour ticket
If you have no ticket, board at the rear (sometimes in the middle) if the tram has a conductor. He / she sits behind...
August 16th, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, budget, tram, Travel Tips - General Information
Affordable food on Kauai
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Kauai is one of those islands where finding good, affordable food could be like searching for a needle in a haystack. If you’re having trouble identifying delectable cheap eats, this list of places might help you get started. At most of these restaurants you can easily dine for under $10 per person.
Pho Kauai
Lunch & Dinner
4303 Rice Street Suite B1
Lihue
808-245-9858
”Vietnamese food, good prices, good size portions”
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
Lunch & Dinner
3-2600 Kaumualii...
August 12th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: affordable, budget, cheap, cheap eats, Food & Beverage, Kauai, lihue
Unlimited Tram Travel on a Budget in Amsterdam
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Are you planning a visit to Amsterdam? Do you hate walking more than 500m?
Your solution is a 24, 48, 72 or 96-hour transport ticket. They provide unlimited travel throughout Amsterdam on trams and buses.
Validate your ticket in the yellow box on board each tram before you start your journey.
Where to get your ticket:
GVB (public transport) service points
From tram and bus drivers, but only 24-hour card
From ticket machines on tram # 5
At VVVs, Amsterdam Tourist Offices
At AKO Bookshops, supermarkets...
August 3rd, 2009 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, budget, tram, Travel Tips - General Information
Best spot for a bargain pizza-fest
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Hungry? Strapped for cash? Jump on the metro and head for Catete. This unassuming suburb on the outskirts of Centro is home to a plethora of restaurants offering all the pizza you can eat for staggeringly low prices.
While you’ll pay upwards of R$25 for a standard-size pizza in most of Rio’s restaurants and bars, here you can gorge yourself on as much pizza as you like (the slices are brought round to your table, and you say yay or nay to each slice until you are fit to explode), as well...
August 1st, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, bargain, budget, cheap, crepes, Family Friendly, food and drink, News, pizza, Restaurants & Bars, sushi
Things to do and see for free
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While budget travelers visiting Rio might find the city expensive by South American standards, one consolation is that many of the city’s most spectacular attractions are absolutely free.
To start with, there are the beaches. And what beaches. Whether you choose to lay your sarong at Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Praia Vermelha, Sao Conrado, Barra da Tijuca or the quiet unspoilt sands to the west of Rio, the city’s beaches are welcoming spaces that are open to all. Yes, there might be...
July 26th, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, beach, budget, christo redentor, Family Friendly, free, Outdoors & Recreation, parque nacional da tijuca, The Arts, views
Cheap Barcelona Party: All-nighter in Poble Sec
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Cheap Barcelona Parties
Ah Summer….Barcelona is a great city in the summer (except for how smelly it is….and if you’ve been here in August and walked down the Gothic streets, you know what I am talking about) because of all the parties. It’s no wonder Barcelona has the ‘fiesta-fever’ reputation it does, honestly, the city does know how to have a good time.
One of the many ways Barcelona’s residents let their hair down is at their local neighborhood parties...
July 24th, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, budget, cheap, Events, party, poble sec, summer parties
Apartments that deliver luxury for less
... maravilhosa are looking to the apartment rental sector in search of luxurious lodgings that won’t blow a Brazil-sized hole in the travel budget. And with canny property owners wise to the idea that their beachside apartment could be a hit with the tourists, there are increasing numbers of companies offering apartments that really do deliver the goods.
One such company is boutique apartment management and rental agency EZRio (http://www.ezrio.com). The agency rents out just a few select properties,...
July 17th, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: accommodation, Announcements, apartments, budget, Hotels & Places to Stay, Luxury, News
Santa Teresa – off the tourist track
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The leafy hillside neighbourhood of Santa Teresa may be a long way from the beach, but what it lacks in sun-bathing opportunities it more than makes up for in charm and atmosphere.
Awash with crumbling colonial mansions, Santa Teresa is regarded as Rio’s artiest neighborhood, and here you will find any number of artists, musicians, actors and others of a similarly bohemian disposition.
But while ‘Santa’, as it is affectionately known, boasts plenty of opportunity for exploring,...
June 16th, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: architecture, Attractions, boho, budget, drinking, eating, Family Friendly, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars, The Arts
Watch out for the hidden costs!
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Every penny counts in today’s financial climate, and when it comes to managing your budget in Rio there are some important pointers to bear in mind if you don’t want to face nasty financial surprises.
Firstly, and most importantly, never forget that virtually all bars and restaurants impose a 10 per cent service charge on your bill. You don’t need to tip additionally, but this service charge is not up for debate. Many a foreign visitor to Rio has faced an embarrassing moment at...
June 12th, 2009 | therioguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: budget, drinking, food and drink, music, nightlife, prices, Restaurants & Bars
Venice Arsenal & Naval Museum
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Porta Magna
Venice was a sea power, no doubt about it. In fact they would have to be considering the location of their city. For centuries they ruled the oceans, conquered foreign lands, and traded across continents all because of ships. So where were all of these great ships produced, they were all created on the North side of Venice at the Naval Headquarters…the arsenale!
The Arsenal di Venezia was founded in the 12th century and allowed for the building and maintaining of the war ships of...
May 17th, 2009 | The Venice Guide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, budget, Family Friendly, History & Information, Navy Museum, Ship Building
Cheap beauty treatments
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Beauty treatments can cost an arm and a leg – particularly in the West End.
But if you want to look good on a budget you might try the London College of Beauty Therapy.
Here, students practise their skills in the college’s own salon – and charge low prices. They’ve been trained in the latest techniques and in fact, you may be getting more up to date treatment than at some beauty parlours.
A sixty minute facial for instance costs £20. At Harrods that would be nearer £90....
April 17th, 2009 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beauty, beauty salon, budget, moneysaver, Shopping
Pay What You Want at Sobo Bistro
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Sobo Bistro is offering an antidote to the financial crisis with their new “pay what you think it’s worth” dinner.
The “pay what you think it’s worth” menu offers a choice of six entrees, seven mains and five desserts. It will be served up at Sobo from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Drinks will be charged at regular prices.
“What customers pay for dinner is completely up for them,” restauranteur Adam Gerondis told The Sunday Telegraph.
Of course, that’s...
March 29th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Bondi-Beach, budget, financial crisis, Food & Beverage, pay what you want, Restaurants & Bars, Sobo Bistro
Top Five Affordable Sydney Experiences for Valentine’s Day
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I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of the commercialism of Valentine’s Day. Don’t think I’m a bitter singleton who hates seeing sappy couples. But after nearly three years of marriage, I resent restaurants demanding I pay $100 or more to choose from their restricted menus. Personally, I’m planning on buying some delicious food and cooking my own romantic feast! But if you do want to get out and enjoy the city, there are still some affordable options in Sydney.
Here are my top five...
February 9th, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: affordable, Attractions, budget, romance, Sydney, valentine's day
Valentine’s Day in Munich: Dinner
... husbands and wives to come and take pleasure in a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. Munich opens its doors to you, no matter what the budget. The Seehaus in the English Gardens will be serving a special Valentine’s Day 5-course menu for 43€ per person. The Seehaus’ Restaurant and Pavilion is famous in Munich, and is frequented by tourists and locals alike. Of course, reservations must be made: 089 381 61 30
For something extra special, try getting reservations at the restaurant...
February 8th, 2009 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: budget, dinner, expensive, Restaurants & Bars, valentine's day
THE BAY SUSHI CAFE: EXPRESS SERVICE FOR THE BUSY SHOPPER
... to eat lunch when you’re downtown? Try the Bay Sushi Cafe on Seymour St. They have an extensive menu posted on the wall to choose from at budget prices. And the service is prompt and efficient.
The pleasant young Japanese staff give the place an up-beat feeling and although it’s crowded during the noon-hour and early afternoon, it’s fun to sit and people-watch while you enjoy a savoury sushi or bento box meal.
Prices range from $2.50 for Maki Sushi to $6.95 and up for bento boxes. ...
February 4th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: budget, menu, Restaurants & Bars, sushi
Sundays equal Cheapdays!
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If you’ve read some of my earlier posts about Museums, you may have thought, ”Eh, 9€ is a bit more than I’d like to spend on admission to see a bunch of old stuff.” Well! What if I told you that 1€ could open the doors to all of the State-run museums such as the Alte Pinakothek where you can explore a fabulous collection of European art, or enjoy some Greek and Roman architecture at the Glyptothek. Both of these museums are in great areas and are within walking distance...
November 4th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, budget, Family Friendly, museums, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars, sightseeing, sundays, The Arts
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