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Summer Of Discounted Train Travel: Spain Slashes Interrail Ticket Prices In Half For Under 30s

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National trains and buses are also much cheaper, so young Spaniards can discover the “unknown treasures” of their co... Read more

Cheap Rail Travel In Germany: Here's What To Know About The €10 Summer Tickets And €49 Monthly Pass

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The ticket €10 is part of the push to cut emissions and help people to cope with the cost of living crisis. Read more

All Prices Will Have To Be Increased: Germanys €49 Ticket Might Not Be So Cheap For Much Longer

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‘All prices will have to be increased’: Germany’s €49 ticket might not be so cheap for much longer Read more

Spain Encourages Summer Travel By Slashing Youth Interrail Ticket Prices In Half

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Spain has announced plans for half-price Interrail and cheap buses and trains for young people.  Read more

Flight-free Family Holidays: Trains Are Cheaper Than Planes On These Epic European Journeys

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Save money on group travel by opting for train over plane on these routes. Read more

How Do Germany And Hungarys New Unlimited Public Transport Tickets Work?

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Two countries have just launched new public transport passes that allow you to use almost all bus and rail services with... Read more

Are Cheap Flights A Thing Of The Past? Heres Why Your Summer Trip Is So Expensive

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Here’s why your summer trip is so expensive and what you can do about it. Read more

Ouigo, Avlo And Lumo: These Cheap European Train Companies Are Competing With Budget Airlines

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Budget railway companies are taking on the budget airlines - minus the carbon emissions. Read more

Low Cost Of Living And High Quality Of Life: The Best European Digital Nomad Destinations For Brits

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With high quality of life and much lower cost of living than the UK, these European countries are perfect for remote wor... Read more

Want To Get Paid To Move To Spain Or Italy? Here Are All The Towns In Need Of New Residents

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Italy, Spain, Switzerland: All the places in Europe that will pay you to move there. Read more

Work Remotely In One Of The Cheapest Countries In The World: Colombia Launches A Digital Nomad Visa

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The country also offers incredible natural biodiversity and a range of places to work and stay. Read more

Deutschland-Ticket: Germany's Monthly €49 Ticket For Trains, Buses And Trams Is Now On Sale

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The ticket is available as a monthly subscription, valid on journeys from 1 May. Read more

Revealed: The Cheapest - And Most Expensive - European Places For A Holiday In 2023

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As the cost of living continues to surge, holidays are getting more expensive. But these locations won't break the bank. Read more

I Hate Europeans Sometimes: Waiter Calls Out Stingy Tipping Culture - But Are We Really That Bad?

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A waiter has called out Europeans' stingy tipping culture in a viral tweet - but how do we compare to other countries? Read more

Lumo, Ouigo, Avlo: These Budget European Rail Providers Are Competing With Cheap Airlines

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Budget railways are competing with budget airlines - and they’re much better for the planet. Read more

Fines, Prison And Airport Checks: European Penalties For Taking Your Kids Out Of School For Holidays

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Parents are increasingly taking kids out of school to beat peak season price hikes. But they could live to regret it. Read more

Want To Retire Abroad? Here Are Europe's Best Countries For Healthcare, Happiness And Long Life

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Searches for ideal destinations to retire to have skyrocketed in the last 12 months. Read more

Need To Renew Your UK Passport? Here's How Much It Will Cost And How Long It Will Take

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UK passport fees increased this February, while wait times for renewals remain at an all-time high. Read more

Summer Prices Are Soaring: Heres How To Book A Cheap Holiday In 2023

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Flight prices are up by around a third compared to last year. These tips will help you save money on your 2023 trip. Read more

Want To Move Abroad? These Are The Cheapest European Countries For Expats In 2023 

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Craving a change of scene? Save money and improve quality of life in these cheap European countries. Read more