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The start of another year, new travel plans are in the works and finding cheaper and more creative ways to get there seem to be on everyone's list of resoultions for 2010. Travelling in Europe on a shoestring can be easy and can be challenging as well, depending on the area and the season. Here is a list of some of the tips that the New York Times posted in their budget travel section (very useful even if it is for the USA). So pack light, book in advance and travel!



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the interest is growing at this time of year to travel and visit with family. to warm your heart and your fingers. there is no better place to do this than at a christmas market, with your family of course. it is expensive to get flights at this time of year, but there are still incredible deals on flights in order to get away with mom and dad and brother and sister in tow. budapest offers great hospitality as well as excellent holiday activities.



the open air ice rinks are open now,… Continue

parma is a small town but it is anything but sleepy. it is famous for its namesake cheese parmesan, its architecture, one of the oldest universities in the world and the stunning and vast countryside around it. located in the northern region makes it easily accessible from the rest of europe for travellers who want a taste of italian culture but don't want to go too far. fly cheap from london to either bologna or milan, both are within close distance to lovely parma.



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just a 90 minute flight from paris, a cheap and memorable destination is hiding. nestle yourself in nice, in the french riviera to experience france outside of the paris bubble. from nice, cannes is quick to access. its beautiful waterfront and white sandy beaches. rocky stretches for climbers and coves to bury hidden treasure.



nice is the gateway to the riviera and is also the place where the famour artist matisse spend his later days. his namesake museum is atop the hill of cimiez,… Continue