25 Ways to Save in Europe

Diving dollar be damned—here are 10 tips for wise budgeting

(NEWSER) - The euro and the pound are kicking the dollar's butt, but that doesn't mean you need to cancel your vacation plans. The Times gives you 10 tips for traveling on a shoestring:

1. Find cheap flights abroad
2. Find a budget hotel or rent a villa
3. Within Europe, try the budget airlines
4. Pack light so you can steer clear of airport cabs
5. Take advantage of cheap public transit

Sterling passes $2.02, raising hopes and filling coffers

(NEWSER) - The British pound climbed against the dollar today to a level not seen since June 1981, nudging past $2.02 before closing at $2.0136. The third consecutive trading session with a 26-year high came as the UK braced for a interest rate hike and the US braced for an extended stay by the $2 pound. More»

Get advice from locals, exchange currency, and more

(NEWSER) - The summer is winding down, but there’s still time for a last-minute vacation. The Times of London lists 10 new websites to check out:

• Tripbod: Answer questions about your interests and hobbies, and a local expert will plan an itinerary for you.
• Vimeo: The travel group on this video site features good information on countries, cities, festivals, and more.

The budget traveler can save money, but should avoid certain airports

(NEWSER) - Looking to save a buck or two on your next vacation? Consider sleeping in the airport: It’s not “just for the young budget traveler” anymore, says the Guide to Sleeping in Airports. The website ranks the best—and worst—to sleep in, Reuters reports. Best:

1. Changi, Singapore
2. Incheon, Seoul
3. Schiphol, Amsterdam
4. Gardermoen, Oslo
5. Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Credit rating fears send greenback falling against pound, euro

(NEWSER) - The dollar fell to its lowest level of the year today as investors grew nervous that the US could lose its triple-A credit rating, Reuters reports. The greenback declined to $1.39 against the euro and $1.58 against the pound, echoing similar drops across the world. Yesterday, Moody's said it was not changing America's AAA rating, but one foreign exchange strategist said, "It's hard to imagine a sharp reversal of the dollar's trend." More»