Columns

Often, readers’ suggestions for article topics get passed through to me to evaluate by ITN Editor David Tykol. This is logical since I have a history of writing about travel issues, especially those that involve a bit of controversy.

(Part 2 of 4 on Rio)

On my most recent trip to Lithuania, in June-July ’03, I went to celebrate a coronation that took place 750 years before. Mindaugas, honored as the founder of the Lithuanian state and the unifier of its many tribal groups, was crowned king in 1253. He was the only Lithuanian ruler ever to bear this title. Mindaugas’ reign as king was brief, a mere 10 years, during which he repelled the Tartars invading from the south and the Teutonic knights from the west. In 1263 he was assassinated. He was 44 years old.

Sure, the dollar is down, but your interest in Europe is up. You can still take your dream trip if you know how to make the most of your dollars and sense. Here are my top tips for stretching money.

(Second of two parts, go to part one)