tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post6972326843824132279..comments2024-03-19T04:41:22.077-07:00Comments on Tightwad Travel: Parlez Vous Français?Druhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08986845134268444777noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post-47271575270658362762013-07-05T19:13:32.380-07:002013-07-05T19:13:32.380-07:00Merci! I'm glad you enjoyed Europe on a Dime ...Merci! I'm glad you enjoyed Europe on a Dime and hope that it will help you plan meaningful, frugal trips to Europe. As for Christopher Elliott's warnings, if you take a few precautions, it is no more risky to rent an apartment than it is a hotel room. You MUST talk to the owner on the phone (Use Skype, a free Internet protocal to call for minimal cost, if you're dialing Europe.), and you MUST use a credit card. Most international transactions require you to use PayPal. Using your credit card via PayPal (In other words, having PayPal transfer the money, not from your bank account, but from your credit card.) doubles your protection. You can also, in most cases and for minimal sums, purchase the Carefree Rental Guarantee insurance from the Home Away alliance. All these approaches should ensure you will have a successful trip without any unpleasant surprises.Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08986845134268444777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016686104380037838.post-84631032760637312222013-06-17T08:07:19.153-07:002013-06-17T08:07:19.153-07:00Dru,Just read Europe on a Dime--loved it and found...Dru,Just read Europe on a Dime--loved it and found it true. Worried however about Christopher Elliott's recent warnings on phishing related to HomeAway and VRBO. Pls address this when you revise. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com