June Calendar Available for Download

This month’s desktop calendar preview at left.
As usual, the image and download instructions can be found under the “For Your Desktop” tab.
Enjoy!

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May’s Calendar Available for Download

This month’s image comes from Granada, Spain.  Preview here:
If you’d like to download, grab the image and follow the instructions in the “For Your Desktop” tab.
Enjoy!

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April’s Calendar Available for Download

Crawling out of my hole briefly to post this month’s desktop calendar, taken in Barcelona last year.
As always, find the best quality image and instructions under the “For Your Desktop” tab above.
Happy April!  Hope to be back soon …

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Coming Soon: Relaunch of Less Than a Shoestring

What’s going on at the blog? Inquiring minds want to know!
There are lots of good changes coming soon — check out the beta version of the new site here.  How do you like the new look?  Something broken in your browser?  Leave a message in the comments.
For the next couple of weeks, continue to check [...]

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Download February’s Desktop Calendar

It’s the first of the month (rabbit, rabbit), and you know what that means:  February’s calendar desktop is now ready for download.  Preview of the image at left.
If you’re not sure how to change your desktop wallpaper, follow the easy instructions in the For Your Desktop tab.
Enjoy!

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New Airport Bus to Berlin Schönefeld

A new “express” bus service now links Südkreuz train station in Berlin with Schönefeld Airport.  Price:  6 euros, 4 euros with any BVG ticket, 3 euros with a weekly or monthly ticket.  For those flying into Berlin, the ticket remains valid for further transit on public transportation in Berlin ABC.
This bus represents no monetary savings [...]

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Thursday Photo Friday #19

I love capitols – can’t get enough of their marble halls, gilded domes, dark wood paneling and hundreds of tiny desks (at least they always *look* tiny from the viewing gallery) with multicolored voting buttons.  They capture a regal era removed from our own with a permanence found rarely in modern architecture.
While in DC at the beginning of January, my destination [...]

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Happy Inauguration Day!

Wherever you are in the world today celebrating (EuroCheapo’s got the partial scoop on events in Europe) — Happy Obama Day to you!
Are you headed to the Mall, attending a Ball, or watching the events on your TV in the hall? Share the stories of your Inauguration Day experience in the comments.

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Don’t Lose your Booze! What You Need to Know When Making Airport Connections

Some friends of mine made an unhappy discovery when departing the Czech Republic with a long-sought bottle of wine (or two):  their duty-free purchase was confiscated when making a connection in another EU airport.
As much as I complain about the security theater Americans abbreviate TSA, there is one upside to the system:  once you’re in (and don’t connect [...]

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Friday Freebie: Winter Trails 2009

On Saturday, January 10, retailers, resorts and recreation programs across the United States will be sponsoring free introductions to the outdoor sports of cross-country skiing and snoeshoeing.
If it’s not too darn cold, Winter Trails 2009 is an excellent reason to get off your kiester and get moving!  Are you one of the millions of Americans who’ve resolved to shed [...]

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