Reachable from London in 2 hours by plane for less than £150, Budapest is a perfect holiday destination. If you book in time, you can find five star Hotels in the center of Budapest for less than £70 the night, with easy access to cheap but high quality restaurants, pubs, theaters, shopping malls and of course lots of spas and thermal baths.

You can buy a pint of beer for  £1  or a Big Mac burger for £1.80. You could also get an Aroma massage (30 minutes) for only £12, a foot massage for an average of £6 or just take a journey ticket for bathing in the terms for less than £10.

But Budapest is not only a place where you can take care of yourself and your wallet: Summer temperature can easily reach 35 °C, to make it a perfect place to walk around, meet local people, be amazed by beautiful historical places, or by one of its 223 museums, or enjoy a fresh drink.

On the Castle Hill is located the historical Buda Castle, one of the World Heritage Sites, built in 1265. During the time it eventually has then been partly destroyed, rebuilt, renovate and enlarged in order to house generations of Hungarian kings.

Inside Buda Castle are located various museums, like the Budapest History Museum, the Hungarian National Gallery or the National Széchényi Library (the national library of Hungary)…

-Katy Perry in the single “Firework”, filmed at Buda Castle-

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Fortunately, there are meals every traveler can enjoy on the road that doen’t take too much space. There are also a few tricks that travelers practice to get the most out of the meals they buy in any destination.

Canned Meals

Canned goods are very important for travelers especially for backpackers. They are inexpensive and some of them are very healthy and can provide the needed energy while on the road. The following are highly recommended canned goods:

Tuna – rich in vitamins and minerals, tuna can be your staple meal while on the road. There are many ways you can enjoy your tuna and you can even eat them as your main dish.

Corn – like tuna, you can mix corn with variety of food items that you bring with you while on the road. Corn is known for its high concentration of Vitamin B which is essential for producing body energy.

Smart Tips for Healthy Meal on the Road

The most popular trick every traveler practices while on the road is to stay in Bed and Breakfast lodges. The free breakfast should eliminate one-third of the food packing requirements. It’s even better if there’s an all-inclusive resort in your destination so you don’t have to bring additional food.

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Ko Chang

A little bit of preparation is required for tourists to visit Ko Chang since the area is located near the borders of Cambodia. A 6-hour journey by bus is required from Bangkok with a short boat ride to reach the island. Every challenging roads travelled by tourist to get to Ko Chang is worth it as the sandy beaches of Ko Chang are complemented with amazing amenities from world-class hotels. Walk towards the shoreline and you’ll view an unspoiled beach in no time.

Phuket

The most popular island in Thailand should not be left out. It’s a destination for everyone who wanted to have some fun at the beach while enjoying the beauty of nature. Access to the beaches in Phuket is very easy due to its popularity. Air travel is highly recommended since other means of transportation lasts more than 10 hours.

Ko Samui

Proceed to Surat Thani (one hour from Bangkok by air) and travel by boat to visit this beautiful tropical island called Ko Samui. Many consider this as the less crowded counterpart of Phuket. This is considered a popular destination for newlyweds and tourists who wanted to relax at the beach with very minimal intrusion. A nearby island of Ko Tao is another option for an island adventure although the island is mainly for divers.

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Frankfurt Book Fair

The world renowned book fair started in 1485 featuring some of the most popular publishers in the world. The events usually last for a week during mid-October and gather book fans from around the world in every genre. More than 7,000 exhibitors are signed up to the event with even anime & Japanese manga publisher’s sign up for the event. The best time to visit the fair is during the last two days as it becomes open to the public without extra fees for entrance.

Harbor Birthday in Hamburg

Celebrated every 1^st week of May, the Harbor Birthday transforms the coast lines of Hamburg into a festive ground. Stages are set-up in different places along the coast by many different local bands, specialized traditional music and other performing arts. A must-see during the event is the ship parade featuring some of the best boats in the country today.

Tollwood in Munich

Although Munich is very popular for its Oktoberfest, the beer can be quite expensive. Instead of visiting the country during winter, opt to go there on summer and take part in their Tollwood festival. It’s a very popular local festival that’s slowly gaining the attention of tourists thanks to its three-week festival educating people about the local flavors and drinks of Munich and Germany.

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Even though Berlin can be intimidating and confusing due to its size, there is a very smart way to visit each location: walking tours. Many tour companies operate in the city offering their expertise to tourists who wish to walk to various places. It is very interesting and convenient that Berlin is arranged in such a way that areas of historic significance are in such close proximity that every walking tour has been attributed with its personal theme. Popular walking tours themes are:

• Tours including the main attractions – Visit the Berlin Wall, Ghost Station, the Cathedral and Hitler’s infamous Bunker in this walking tour.
• WWII historic tours – Although Berlin does not give away its WWII past, there are still a few places left that are offered as tours. These kinds of tours take visitors through the former headquarters and offices of the Nazi leaders of WWII.
• Berlin-Dresden tours – Although Dresden was destroyed during WWII, careful restoration has brought most of the buildings to their former glory.

Berlin’s walking tours are usually pre-scheduled. Tourists can also request a private tour but it often comes at a price.

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Salamanca is a city but you’ll really feel that it is quite intimate compared to other bigger cities around the world. You’d see the people here know each other and they usually gather in Plaza Mayor. Just like what they say, if you want to find someone, just wait in Plaza Mayor.

If you want to travel here for leisure, the best time to go is during their festivals. From February to August they are celebrating various things although usually the festivals are religious-related as people here are devoted Christians.

The best time to travel though is June where they have 4 days of festivities celebrating Salamanca’s own patron saint St. John Sahaguin. On September they have a traditional pilgrimage and their streets become very busy with pilgrims. By October they also celebrate the feast for St. Teresa by the 15th of October.

If you happen to be in Salamanca, it is suggested that you drop by the nearby Barcelona and experience a wonderful trip to a very romantic city. It’s just nearby so you would get to enjoy a different atmosphere in just a short drive.

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People expect Madeira Island to have beautiful beaches since, after all, it is called an island but many are surprised that in fact, there aren’t any beaches at all. This is because it’s actually the summit of a mountain undersea which is why you won’t see any sandy beaches but you’ll find craggy cliffs instead.

Many prefer to have their vacation here because of its deep blue water. It has the highest ocean cliff too of 589 meters. It’s really not the usual island you would most probably have imagined. If you dream of a deserted island with rich resources, then this would be the closest thing you’ll find. But Madeira Island is good for diving. The diving cost starts from eur 30 and the price include the cylinder weight belt and diving boat but you must have your own equipment. If you don’t, an extra fee will be charged for the full equipment which will raise the total price per diving to eur 42.

Madeira Island is pretty small for an island with only 13 miles wide and 35 miles long. It may be small but it is rich in its forested soil. It’s a little paradise that not too many people have already experienced.

Going to Madeira is only through air transportation. You must first go to Lisbon to be transported from airport to the island. There are cruise ships that also go to Madeira Island but this is only occasional. There are no ferry boats that transport passengers to Madeira so you really need to go to Lisbon first.

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An All round tour of New York will cost you $49 and it lasts 2 days to have enough time to see Brooklyn and Harlem and cruise New York’s harbour on the famous Circle Line. This price includes a visit to a museum of your choice: New York Historical Society or Museum of The City of New York. Your children (if aged between 5-11) will travel cheaper – $39.
Enjoy your New York holiday and get ready for a complete sightseeing tour!

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If you are in Rome during Easter, take note that they celebrate this with a family outing or with friends. They go out of Rome or to “fuori porta”, pick wild chicory and feast on roasted lamb and other traditional meals. This has been their tradition for so long that it’s rude not to follow how they celebrate it.

During the Easter meal, it’s traditional for them to open the meal with different kinds of salami and Lonza. Lonza is shaped like a salami but it’s meat from the back of the neck of a pig. and of course, Easter is not complete without eggs! They serve 2 eggs per person or 1 for others, depending so as it can be unhealthy to others to eat 2 eggs in one meal. They also serve fava beans that are eaten raw.

Although Rome has some unique traditions, you won’t really find it strange but mostly, it’s just the same. The main purpose for celebration is the same wherever you go and Easter should be fun and you should not be shy to have so much fun during this day. It’s the highest holiday for the Roman Catholics and where else should it best be celebrated than Rome itself?

Cheap flights to Rome start from £89. Accommodation is even cheaper: prices start from eur 10pp.

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The best way to experience Southern France is to travel by road (car hire prices start from £30/day). This is very challenging since you’ll have to travel thousands of kilometers across different cities. Even though this is not your first time in Southern France, there is still a big chance of getting lost. Don’t worry if you end up in a place you haven’t seen on the map – locals are more likely to help you get back on track. Better brush up on your basic French to understand and be understood when asking for directions.

The best reason why you should be going for a road trip in Southern France is the historical sites offered by almost any town you visit. There are UNESCO sites that you could visit in Southern France and most of them have a significant contribution to the current culture of France.

It is also important to remember that you might encounter towns that are relatively colder. Be prepared with your jacket for full protection. If you also have the budget, grab a GPS so that you can never be lost while on the road. Although a map will still be as helpful, an automated guiding system should get you on your preferred destination without any problem.

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