Spectrum Travel

If you’re on a budget but still have a hankering for all things bon voyage there’s no need to shelv your plans because of cash concerns. We’ve got three handy-dandy tips that will ensure a happ wallet, whether your destination is Paris, Reno or Outer Space.

1. Stay with a Friend or a Do an Apartment Swap. The biggest expense while traveling is definitelywhere you’ll lay your head. Skip the fancy hotels and even shy away from budget-friendly hostels. If you’re a seasoned globetrotter you may have friends littering the map, so call them up and ask to crash on their couch or in their spare room. All you have to offer in exchange is dinner or a nice bottle of vino. (more…)

Cafe in Vienna

Vienna is simply one of the most sumptuous cities in Europe, if not the world. It is dripping with glamour and unadulterated luxury, and while a trip here doesn’t come in cheap, it is worthwhile just to enjoy the unique Vienna experience. Luxurious boutique hotels sit quietly next to each other on the boulevards, waiting to welcome their guests and treat them like royalty.

The Capital of Austria has been compared to other resorts in Europe such as Cannes or Nice, but you will not see tourists, but Vienna is in a completely different league. The whole essence of the city is one of calm and tranquillity and the Viennese go about their business in a quiet unassuming manner, as do the visitors.

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Berlin Tiergarten

If you think there are a lot of cyclists in Britain, think again. We are one of the nations who cycle the least in Europe. Take yourself and your bike abroad and you will find how bike friendly the cities are, and the active encouragement they make to get everyone on their bikes. There may be 10m bicycles in Beijing, but there is a lot less in Berlin. Nevertheless, it is one of the best cities in Europe to take your bike to.

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