27
Jan
2012
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It’s cold in Rome now and you may consider to travel elsewhere for some sun and fun?
When should you visit Gran Canaria you may ask? The answer is all year round. The winter is warm but with cool nights, while summers are moderately hot at day and warm at night.
Check out our sister travel guide to the island for plenty of up to date and useful information including info on the world famous (almost) Kasbah centre in PDI.
18
Jan
2012
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Rome is a romantic city, but are you aware of the costs of arranging a wedding here? It’s too much for me.
I have therefore searched around for proper advice on how to have a great wedding on a little budget. I found a few useful sites, but many of them had all kind of advice one expensive solutions so I ended up sitting down on my old IBM laptop and typing down some proper advice on how to have a successfull cheap wedding. OK, I got some help from a friend as well, my friend is married and his cheapo wedding was great. Please feel free to pay the site a visit if you are in the market for budget wedding advice.
4
Oct
2011
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Visitors find so much to see and experience
in the Eternal City that they rarely want to spend time in their hotel rooms,
so it makes sense to save money for other delights by finding good-quality cheap hotels in Rome. Rome has so much to offer all year round, that it makes
sense to visit and get out and about with plenty of spending money to spare!
Hostelbookers has come up with a list of great central hotels in Rome
that will make your time in Rome more affordable, without compromising on
quality:
Casa Rosa

This lovely hotel in a residential area is a
five-minute walk to the Tuscolana Train Station and the air conditioned rooms
come with free Wi-Fi and a voucher for breakfast at a nearby cafe.

Freshly remodelled, this sweet hotel is a
quick walk to tourist sites and the Roma Termini metro station and has
tastefully air conditioned rooms that include free Wi-Fi, TV, hair dryer and
mini bar.
Caput Mundi

This family and pet friendly hotel it is a
quick walk to the Roma Termini metro station and has air-conditioned rooms with
Internet in sizes from single up to quadruple.
Hotel Lazzari

A five-minute walk to the Roma Termini
station, guests can access Wi-Fi in the lobby and the air-conditioned rooms
include private bathrooms.
Beautiful Place in Rome

The first three floors in this historic 19th century building have been
renovated into a comfy, air conditioned hotel rooms an easy walk to the Roma
Termini station.
16
Aug
2011
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Dirtcheapprague.com provides a guide for all those travelers interested in visiting Prague without spending a fortune. It is possible to see and enjoy the Czech capital without breaking the bank, and Dirtcheapprague.com has tips on hotels, hostels, restaurants, clubs, local events, historical attractions, and shopping centers that are perfect for the thrifty traveler.
In addition to money-saving ideas, the site also offers practical advice on how to avoid scams and travel safely within Prague, as well as information on weather, local customs, prices, language, airport and public transportation, and what to do if you decide to remain in the city permanently.
16
Feb
2009
Posted by Cheapo Charlie. 2 Comments

Photo: Colosseum
Rome is one of the most popular city breaks in the world. It’s right up there with Paris, New York and Barcelona. With its popularity a problematic side-effect has appeared, inflated prices. Everything from hotel rooms to pizzas are more expensive in Rome than in similar Italian cities. If you want to enjoy Rome without breaking the bank you need some inside tips.
Don’t do everything
Don’t try to do Rome in 2 days. There’s so much to see, but do you really want to spend all your holiday standing in long lines and paying hefty entrance fees? Select a few things you absolutely want to see and stick with it. You’ll enjoy it more and pay less.
Budget drinking in Rome
If you want cheap drinks in Rome you are best advised to walk at least 500 metres away from any tourist attractions. Restaurants and bars who are lucky to be located nearby big attractions always make you pay through the nose for your drinks.
Where to eat cheap?
If you really want a cheap meal you should look no further than the many pizza joints who serve up slices of pizzas for a few euros. Pick your pizza, pay and consume it while you go. If you prefer to sit down to have your meal you must be prepared to pay at least 10 euros for a lunch with drinks.
Inexpensive sleep
Rome has a reputation of being very expensive when it comes to accommodation. In the summer months the prices go to the roof for hotel accommodation. Travel to Rome in the winter (November – March) for slightly more managable hotel costs, or select one of the many hostels which offers beds in dorms for around €20 for the night.