5 places you should visit in Malta

This week we will give you tips about 5 places you should visit in Malta! Book a last-minute all-inclusive trip to Malta and find out the most wonderful places on the Island! The best place you can stay in a hotel in Matla is in St. Pauls Bay (Qawra), St. Juliens or Slima. These are all touristic places, but with supermarkets (really cheap!), stores and bus stations nearby, which allows you to visit the island on your own.

The capital city Valetta

All busses in Malta drive to the capital city of Malta: Valetta. Therefore, it will be easy to travel to by yourself. Valetta is a wonderful city with beautiful Upper and Lower Barakka gardens, the famous St. Johns Co-Cathedral, the major port of Malta and lots of stores, restaurants and terraces. Check out all 29 things to do in Valletta here.

Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto is a popular destination for tourists on the island of Malta. It was also used for a scene of the 2004 film Troy, starring Brad Pitt.

Amsterdam on a budget - win a City Card!

Our favorite city of all times: Amsterdam! 
Because we love this city so much, we will give you some budget tips on how you can still manage to see a lot of this city! You should visit our Facebook page for new Amsterdam updates we will post this week and for our WINNING poll: after reading this blog you can answer the poll with your favorite place in Amsterdam that you would like to visit! We will give one of you the I Amsterdam city card to visit the city one day for free!

The best free European attractions

Do you want to travel to Europe, for example by train like we described in our latest blog? Many European cities have a bad reputation of being too expensive to visit. When you plan to see as much as you can, the entrance costs can really add up. Therefore, we have some good tips for you for the best free attractions in Europe!

Top 10:

1.   St. Peter’s Basillica, Vatican City

St. Peter’s Basillica is one of the greatest Roman Catholic churches in the entire world. Vatican is a small city in the city of Rome.

Travelling cheap through Europe by train

You do not have a car or are not willing to drive thousands of kilometers on your vacation. You have a limited budget, but want to spend it in the best way possible. Do you recognize yourself in this? Well, we have a cheaper way of travelling for throughout Europe! Travelling by train is hot!

First of all, it is important to figure out which countries in Europe you want to visit. On the website from EuroRail, you will be able to select the countries in Europe that you want to visit as a free traveller who is keeping the plans for travelling open. This way, you will be able to change your plans during the trip or look for the day with the best pricing! 

How do you travel to the cities of EK 2012?

EK 2012

The European Football Championship 2012 will take place from 8 June to 1 July 2012 in Ukraine and Poland. The matches will be completed in eight host cities, divided equally between the two host countries. In Ukraine; Kharkov, Donetsk, Kiev and Lviv. In Poland; in Gdańsk, Poznań, Warsaw and Wrocław. The Polish cities Chorzów and Kraków are on the reserve, as well as the Ukrainian Odessa. You can still buy tickets on the internet for several matches.

Transportation

The bus or train are more expensive than the airplane, while flying is also faster.

Tips for finding cheap airline tickets

On the Internet you can find many providers of cheap flights. Prices vary by provider and by day. So it’s worth to compare those cheap flights and if you can’t find one, look again the day after because this can rapidly change. The best day for booking your flight is on a Tuesday morning.

First of all, book early! The first chairs are often sold for low prices. Especially for longer flights it is better to look real early for an attractive offer. The prices are the highest in the last few weeks before the flight. You could find a last minute offer, but that’s a risk not always worth taking.

Choose the correct date and time. The cheapest departure days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. The cheapest days to fly back are Sundays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. If it is possible avoid spring break, summer holidays and Christmas holidays. The cheapest time for flying is before 7.00 am or after 21.00 pm.

Booking on the site of the airline is cheaper than a booking site. If you make use of a comparison site, use a good one that offers the prices clearly by date, for example: KAYAK, skyscanner, Lowcostairlines and bingtravel.

Backpacking in style through Asia!

Preparing yourself for a stylish backpacking trip in Asia

Before you can go backpacking on your holiday through Asia, you will have to plan some things like your travel insurance, passport, visa card and of course your backpack. But first there is some essential reading to do before you go on a backpacking holiday. Make sure you purchase the most up to date Lonely Planet Guide for the countries or areas you are planning to visit! These books aren’t cheap but certainly worth the money as they will tell you everything from local customs to what not to do, and from where to stay cheaply to where to stay if you have a 5 star budget. It is also advisable to speak to some people who may have undertaken a similar journey, or read some online blogs if you don’t know anyone that has done this before.

In this blog we will give you tips about what you need in your backpack, including stylish travelling gear, with only the essentials. Important is that you only bring the basics and essentials, since you will have to carry them in your backpack during your trip.

Essentials

• Passport
• Flight tickets
• Credit card and money
• Lonely Planet Guide

Backpacking budget tips

Backpacking budget tips


Backpacking is all about adventure and independence as well as it is one of the cheapest way to travel around the world. In this blog we have the best basic backpack tips for you.

First tip: pack light! You will need a good backpack, it is impossible to backpacking with a suitcase. One of our favorite travel suppliers is Magellan's. If you are packing your backpack, put the light items at the bottom and the heavier ones at the top. Your bag will feel lighter as they rest on your lower back. It also useful to put the items that you use most on top. Further, pack multi-function items, like pants that turn into shorts and little shampoo/conditioner combo bottles.

Second tip: use your feet! If you walk you'll get a close and personal view of your location. National parks, medieval cities and scenic coastlines are best experienced on foot. Walking is also for free and it will be great for your body and health at the same time. Before you start your trip, you need good shoes and some practice.

The most popular travelling destination right now: Cancún, Mexico.

The most popular travelling destination right now: Cancún, Mexico.

Have you ever been to Cancún in Mexico? It is not without reason that Mexico is the most popular (even in the winter) vacation destination at the moment! 


Discover Cancún City!
The city of Cancún is a beautiful city with white beaches, a clear blue ocean, luxurious hotels and beach resorts, numerous restaurants and a wild nightlife! You can eat Brasilian, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, local, grill or fish in the various restaurants. Ideal for a real sunny vacation with a beautiful nature, when you are going with friends or as a couple! The most popular spot among is the Senor Frogs: a charming restaurant that transforms into a club with live music, DJs, karaoke and contests.


Water sports
Cancún is a perfect destination for those who love diving, surfing, parasailing and other water sports. Cancún watersports are one of the main attractions for visitors to Cancún, which for some people is one of the world's finest beaches! 

Budget tips for city trips

Budget tips for city trips

City trips are the most enjoyable short holidays throughout the year! If you have a lot of obligations and want to go on a short vacation, a city trip is an excellent choice! Today we will provide you with the most important basic budget traveling tips and lovely events to attend in the city of London!

Booking your flight

First of all, it is cheaper if you book your transportation and accommodation separately. If you need to book a flight, you can book a ticket with a low-cost airline such as Ryanair, EasyJet or Transavia. Book early, because the first seats are often sold for a low price. Last minute booking is also possible, but then you would need to be flexible. The cheapest departure days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. The cheapest days to fly back are Sundays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Bringing suitcases costs extra with Ryanair, so only take your hand luggage (about 10 kg) for the holidays.

When you arrive in the city, you would probably have to take a train to get to the city. This because with low-cost airlines you usually land on a small airport. It is really easy to get to the city of London. Once you are in the city, the best way of travelling in the city is by using the Metro. You could usually buy a day pass or a ticket for a couple days. These tickets are easy to get, cheap and give you access to easy transportation throughout London.