Two weeks left to enter the iTouch giveaway!

September 1, 2009

If you haven’t yet submitted feedback for our contest, get to it – only two weeks left to enter for a chance to win an iTouch (or equivalent gift card value) or a limited edition Passport Junkie t-shirt!
If you have already submitted feedback, THANK YOU – the ideas and insight have been well thought-out and [...]

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Give Us Feedback, Win an iTouch (or a shirt!)

August 10, 2009

Though Passport Junkie’s first summer, we’ve learned a lot on our own and by talking to travelers on the road…but we want MORE.  We need your help to better understand what you, the budget traveler, needs when it comes to travel planning.  So we’ve launched a 10-question feedback contest.  If you take the time to [...]

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How To Find Festivals & Events in Europe

July 6, 2009

Many travelers are on the lookout for local, unique events that can further enhance the cultural experience during a trip.  While large events like Oktoberfest are internationally known, there are hundreds of smaller events that can be a bit more difficult for the foreign visitor to discover.  For travelers interested in these types of events, [...]

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Travelling Germany by Train on the Cheap

June 26, 2009

As of 16 June 2009 and through the end of the year, Deutsche Bahn (the German national rail company) is offering train ticket specials that are worth consideration:
If you are travelling solo or in an odd-numbered group, the Dauzer Spezial should be of interest.  It allows the purchase of one 2nd-class return ticket anywhere within [...]

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San Francisco to Los Angeles Transport Options

June 24, 2009

Two of the most popular stops on west-coast travel through the United States are San Francisco and Los Angeles. Until the proposed high-speed rail system linking these cities is built (don’t hold your breath), travelers have several options, all of which offer daily departures between the two cities.  Below is a brief description of [...]

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