Suzanne RussoFebruary 28, 2007
Oh, those fun-loving Swiss. We adore them for their ingenuity, their courage (even in the face of death-defying extreme sports), and most importantly, their determination that the party must go on even in the face of, well, disaster. Sadly, we must report that the Slide Disaster Contest scheduled to take place on Eggli mountain in » Read more
Tom MeyersFebruary 28, 2007
Dear EuroCheapo, Is it possible to reserve a double room for three people? There are three of us traveling to Paris in the spring. We’re friends and could easily share a double. Do you think anyone would notice or care if we snuck our third friend in? – A.H., Columbia, MO Ah yes, the old » Read more
Pete MeyersFebruary 28, 2007
Today’s BreakingTravelNews.com reports that Ryanair‘s continued pursuit of cheap flight domination has taken another large leap forward. In the next two months, Ryanair will take possession of an additional 10 planes, planes that in turn will allow the airline to fly 50 new routes. Sweeeeeeet. But what will this mean for you, fellow Cheapos? Look » Read more
Elen FarkasFebruary 28, 2007
How would you like the coming spring this year? We are betting our noses for mild and sunny weather. And, as ever, we are also hoping for more eroticism. Happily for us, the classy BA-CA Kunstforum in Vienna opens “Eros in Modern Art” tomorrow, March 1, 2007. The exhibition runs through July 22. “Eros” foregrounds » Read more
Greg YoungFebruary 28, 2007
When we think of Amsterdam, romance is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. The city’s depiction in film has mostly been relegated to stories of Anne Frank, tales of horror (Hostel begins in A’dam, need we say more?) and movies detailing the, um, distinctive local merchandise (Cheech and Chong’s Still Smokin). A » Read more
Melanie ClatanoffFebruary 28, 2007
Last Saturday night the French anti-discrimination group SOS Racisme tested admission policies at nightclubs in five cities across France. Similarly dressed couples of North African, African, and European ethnic backgrounds approached bouncers at different clubs in Paris, Lyon, Angers, Toulouse, and Bordeaux. The outcome: Paris’s best-known club earned itself some bad publicity. In the other » Read more
Kaymaria DaskarolisFebruary 28, 2007
Many call Nafplio “the most charming city in Greece”— and for good reason. The Peloponnesian city boasts noticeable Venetian influences, recently renovated pedestrian streets, three formidable fortresses, and a charming seaside location. Together, these features create a city atmosphere unlike any other in Greece. There are three main ways to get to Nafplio from Athens » Read more
Jessica GearhartFebruary 28, 2007
There once was a time when spending time in London as a tourist meant spending endless hours in Internet cafes. With the expansion of Wi-Fi zones throughout the city, this reality is quickly changing, with laptops increasingly counting as essential travel gear. If you’re in Islington, Upper Street has free Wi-Fi access and a ton » Read more
Tom MeyersFebruary 27, 2007
Question: In which EuroCheapo city is this fountain found? photograph courtesy of Tom Meyers Hint: It ain’t in Scandinavia. Gratuitous question: How happy is this crew?
Denise YoungFebruary 27, 2007
If you want to catch Declan Donnellan’s new production of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” with Britain’s Olivier-winning company Cheek By Jowl before it migrates to the Brooklyn Academy of Music in May, you can see it in Paris from March 7 through March 25, 2007 at Les Gemeaux. The theatre is located in Sceaux, a suburb just » Read more