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All you need to know before visiting Costa Rica

November 9, 2017
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Costa rica animals

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Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination and therefore one of the most expensive countries in Central America.

Costa rica animals

• Prices for private rooms for two start at 30 USD (26 EUR) in La Cruz, 15-20 USD (13-17 EUR) in La Fortuna and 20 USD (17 EUR) in Cahuita.

• Food prices are pretty high. A budget dinner costs around 7 USD (6 EUR) – in tourist areas 15 USD (13 EUR) or more. Street food prices are much cheaper – starting at 2 USD (1.7 EUR) per meal.

• Transportation is cheap in Costa…

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All you need to know before visiting Nicaragua

November 7, 2017
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Nicaragua horseback riding

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Nicaragua is one of the cheapest destinations in America.

• Prices for private rooms for two start at 14 USD (12 EUR) in Managua, and 10 USD (8.5 EUR) in Granada and Ometepe.

• Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 3 and 10 USD (2.5 – 8.5 EUR). Street food prices start at 1.75 USD (1.5 EUR).

• Transportation costs are low in Nicaragua. Public transportation fares within the cities start at 0.25 USD (0.21 EUR). Intercity bus rides are cheap as well. A bus ride from Managua to Granada (1h 20min) costs approximately 1-2 USD (0.85-1,7 EUR)….

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All you need to know before visiting Guatemala

November 1, 2017
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Budget

Prices in Guatemala are relatively low. However, you should still try to avoid tourist areas.

• Prices for private rooms for two start at 11 USD (9.4 EUR) in Livingston, 15 USD (13 EUR) in Semuc Champey, and 14 USD (12 EUR) in Cobán.

• Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 5 and 18 USD (4 – 15 EUR). Street food prices vary from 3 to 7 USD (2.5 – 6 EUR).

guatemala adventures

• Transportation costs are low. You can get a one-hour ‘chicken bus’ ride for as low as 1…

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All you need to know before visiting Belize

October 30, 2017
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Placencia Belize

Budget

Prices in Belize are generally reasonable. However, they can get surprisingly high in tourist areas.

• Prices for private rooms for two start at 30 USD (25,5 EUR) in Belize City, 35 USD (30 EUR) in San Pedro, and 18 USD (15 EUR) in Placencia.

• Food is not too pricey. A budget dinner costs around 10 USD (8.5 EUR), street food prices range from 3 to 6 USD (2.5 to 5 EUR).

• Public transportation prices are affordable. A one-way water taxi ride (1h 15min) from Belize City to San Pedro costs 17 USD (14.5 EUR), a bus ride from Belize City to…

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All you need to know before visiting Mexico

October 27, 2017
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Chichen Itza

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Prices in Mexico vary greatly by region – from pretty high in tourist places (but still lower than in most US tourist destinations) to very low in rural regions.

Chichen Itza

• Prices for private rooms for two start at 17 USD (14 EUR) in Puerto Vallarta, 12 USD (10 EUR) in Guadalajara and Cancun, and 10 USD (8.5 EUR) in Mexico City, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen.

• Food prices are generally low. A budget dinner costs somewhere between 4 and 11 USD (3.4 – 9 EUR). Street food is even cheaper (2-3 USD/1,7-2.5 EUR).

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All you need to know before visiting Cuba

October 25, 2017
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Cuba art

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The first thing you need to know is that Cuba has two official currencies. Most locals get paid in Cuban pesos (CUP), while in tourism Convertible pesos (CUC) are used (1 CUC equals 1 USD). With CUP you can only purchase the basics, such as fruits and vegetables, smaller meals, basic groceries and produce, street snacks and collectivo (shared taxi) and intercity bus rides. With CUC you can pay for everything else – accommodation, excursions, meals at sit-down restaurants, more comfortable ‘tourist’ transportation, internet, car rentals, etc. If you stick to the basics – the items and services that…

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All you need to know before visiting Spain

October 20, 2017
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Madrid architecture

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Prices in Spain are quite high by international standards, however, they can vary greatly by region. Northern cities are generally more expensive than Madrid, southern cities, on the other hand, tend to be cheaper than the capital. To save some money try to visit museums on their free days, eat tapas, share accommodation, and travel underground.

Madrid architecture

• Prices for private rooms start at 20 USD (16 EUR) in Valencia, 30 USD (24 EUR) in Madrid and Tenerife, 35 USD (28 EUR) in Barcelona, and 45 USD (36 EUR) in Ibiza.

• Food prices are…

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All you need to know before visiting United Kingdom

October 20, 2017
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Westminster bridge London

Budget

The United Kingdom is one of the most expensive countries in the world. You can save some money by avoiding the most popular tourist places, skipping major attractions, sleeping in hostels or Airbnb rentals, and eating at inexpensive restaurants. Buying a city discount card could also save you a few dollars.

Westminster bridge London

• Prices for private rooms start at 35 USD (28 EUR) in London – 50 USD (41 EUR) in Central London, 40 USD (32 EUR) in Edinburgh and Birmingham, and 35 USD (28 EUR) in Manchester.

• Food prices are generally expensive. Prices…

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All you need to know before visiting Russia

October 20, 2017
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Moscow church

Budget

Prices in Russia vary greatly by region. Moscow, for example, is very expensive, even by most European standards. Rural regions, on the other hand, are very cheap.

Moscow church

• Prices for private rooms vary a lot. They start at 16 USD (13 EUR) in Moscow (20 USD (16 EUR) in the city center), and 10 USD (8 EUR) in Saint Petersburg and Kazan.

• Food prices are relatively cheap as long as you focus on local restaurants, street food, and fast food. Tourist restaurants are usually overpriced. Prices for a budget dinner start at around 8 USD…

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