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Well, I’m now set to leave for Paris in a couple weeks and to get back a month later. I’ll probably figure out where to go once I’m there, though I already have a general idea of what I want to see this time around.

What’s possibly more exciting, though, is my plans for traveling a bit on the Eastern Seaboard here in the US. Megabus recently announced new routes, mostly between New York and a ton of other cities, and from May 30 to June 5, all travel is free. There’s just a $0.50 reservation fee. After hours of searching, I came up with an itinerary for myself that involves going to New York, Philly, and DC for two nights each all for only fifty cents! What a freaking steal! Sure, I have to put up with riding a bus, but spending fifty cents for that compared to spending hundreds on comparable plane tickets is a no-brainer to me. I was trying to work Toronto into the trip, but there doesn’t appear to be a way to get back from Toronto until after the promotion period ends. However, even after the first week, travel still seems to be an incredible bargain. If you can travel at off-peak hours and book a month-and-a-half in advance, trips often just cost one buck, including trips between Boston and New York. This should really give Fung Wah and Greyhound a run for their money.

Fifty freaking cents! Unbelievable! I can’t even travel to the next stop on the T for that much.

I think I’m pretty set on heading back to Europe for another trip. I missed a lot of sights the last time around, and it seems like a good time to return for a month or so before I’m forced to accept the grim realities of life. I’m just a little concerned about the weakness of the dollar, the weather, and my own budget. However, when would I have time to go for a whole month or more again until maybe old age? Let me know if you’re interested. I’m always happy to have a travel buddy! I’ll probably leave in mid-April and return in mid- or late May.