Activity ideas for tourists in Barcelona
Walks, rides, dinners, and dances – some ways to enjoy this Catalonia city.
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The budget traveler’s activity guide to Porto, Portugal
There’s more to Porto than wine and Harry Potter.
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Free concerts in Hall of Mirrors at Foz Palace in Lisbon
Pictures and info for budget travelers to experience talented musicians in a beautiful setting.
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Things to do in Lisbon: Free museum days
These two Portuguese museums are fantastic – free or not.
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Free walking tour in Lisbon full of history, tips
This tour is totally worth your time in Portugal’s capital.
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A few days in Seville, Spain
Historic churches, famous film locations, and trendy cafes fill this Spanish city.
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BlaBlaCar for budget travel in Europe
We learned from a mistake the first time we tried to use this car-pooling service.
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Budget travel way to make brewed coffee
A travel challenge is met with the ‘one-cup’ German method.
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3 budget things to do in Marrakesh
These activities stand out as memorable in Morocco’s historic city.
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3 restaurants popular with locals in Mazatlan, Mexico
Go where the locals go for lunch or dinner.
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Buy fresh shrimp from the Shrimp Ladies in Mazatlan
A few pointers on buying raw shrimp from these street vendors in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Travel light and buy used clothes as needed in mercados and bazaars
How to shop for used clothes in Latin America.
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Living in Airbnb in early retirement
Pros and cons of the Airbnb system.
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How we communicate with family and friends while we travel
The travel lifestyle without ‘Ma Bell.’
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How to visit Tikal, Guatemala, without a guide or tour group
How we saw the famous site from $54 USD, from El Remate as a base.
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