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As far as European cities go, Vienna is definitely up there on the pricey list. The Viennese are known for their extravagant taste when it comes to fine dining, brilliant artwork, and classical music.

The great news is that you don’t have to shell out a fortune to participate (well, at least not in all of it!). Here are some tips for living the Viennese high life on a lower budget.

Whether you’re on a tight budget or splurging on an expensive vacation, there are myriad ways for you to find the perfect spot to lay your head…without having to settle for a roach motel.

The best part? You can plan the whole thing online. Quick and easy. Isn’t the Internet a beautiful thing?

The last thing you want to do on vacation is show up in a new country completely jet-lagged, haggard, and cranky after a hellish red-eye flight. When you only have so much time to spare, every day counts! Viator’s Dream Travel Job Team Europe duo Ryan and Asha know this all too well.

But taking a long-haul doesn’t have to be the worst thing in the world. In fact, they can even be quite enjoyable. These tips will help you make the best of it!

When you think about Italy, a couple of things might come to mind, like wine, pasta, pizza, and the boisterous nature of the Italian people.

What you might NOT know, however, is that the food scene in Italy varies with each region (and even each town). Cheese, for example, is often named after its place of origin.

So where do you begin? Yes, the list can be overwhelming, but here’s some information to get you started on some of the basics.

One of the best things about traveling through Europe is how easy it is to get around – more often than not, it’s cheap, extremely efficient, and FAST! And if you have a preferred way of traveling, chances are you’ll find it in Europe.

If you’re planning your own European trip, here are a few options for you to consider!

There’s just ONE chore from the real world that we can’t escape when we’re on the road: laundry. The chore of all chores. (Well, you could technically escape the hassles of cleaning your wardrobe, but we’re big fans of hygiene.)

Does anyone ever delight in laundry detergent, fabric softener, and waiting around for cycles to end? Probably not. We’re here to make it easier.

Beer lovers, you don’t have to go far in Europe to try amazing new ales. The options are endless! After all, Europeans have been brewing beer for hundreds of years…they know how to get it right.

Here are a few highlights for beer enthusiasts making their way around Europe.

You might have good intentions of staying fit on the road before you set out on your travels, but you’ll quickly find it’s not as easy as it seems. When you’re preoccupied with tours, exploring, and sampling all the local cuisine you can get your hands on, it’s easy to let your health fall to the wayside.

Fortunately, you don’t need a gym to keep you in shape.

Editor’s Note: We recently held a contest to “Win Your Dream Travel Job” where we selected 4 finalists to travel the world shooting video. These teams traveled, filmed and took photos in some of the word’s top destinations, documenting their experiences along the way. Go here to watch their unforgettable journey and make sure to [...]

So you’re headed to the other side of the world and you’ve decided you don’t want to deal with the hassles of public transit. If you want to cover a lot of distance and you’re not much of a hitchhiker or backpacker, driving is your best option.

But as most things are in our gloriously diverse world, driving in Australia isn’t going to be the same as driving in the United States. You might have to deal with a hoard of sheep crossing the road in New Zealand, or sweet talk your way out of a speeding ticket in Canada because you didn’t realize that “60” meant kilometers per hour and not miles per hour.

Here’s a basic guide to get you started.