Barcelona, August 5, 2012

Please excuse the fact that I don’t have a picture attached. My internet stick is very slow…but it does eventually work. The flight from Toronto to Barcelona was smooth and uneventful. We arrived right on time and after wandering around the airport, we finally found a place to check our bags. It was actually a great set-up and all luggage fit into a big locker for only 5.40E. After …

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Save Money by Leasing a Car in Europe

Looking for the best rate for a car rental in Europe? If you need a car for more than three weeks, a lease may be the more economical option. You can lease a new car for as short a period as 17 days; however it usually works out better than a rental when you lease for a month or more. These lease options are only available to people who …

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Bathing in Budapest

When planning last summer’s six week Europe trip, we organized the itinerary around Prague, England and the south of France. We hadn’t even thought of going to Budapest until my well travelled sister and brother-in-law recommended it. Because of its close proximity to Prague (three hours away by train), we decided to check it out. I am so glad we did. The city was beautiful and well priced; similar …

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