Gucci, Fendi, and Prada … Three perfect excuses to plan a trip to Italy. You probably didn’t expect to hear those names on Eurocheapo, but we’re going to let you in on a little secret: Twice a year, fashion retailers, from mass chains like Benetton to swanky designer boutiques, hold a sale that will blow » Read more

When traveling abroad, or going anywhere for that matter, we strongly advise you not to partake in fountain jumping, security guard taunting, or popping wheelies on a motorcycle in the town square. And if, for whatever reason, you do break a rule or two, don’t videotape yourself doing it and post it on YouTube! A » Read more

Turned off by the amount of American pop music in Paris? Don’t worry, it’s not everywhere. Introducing Favela Chic: a Brazilian club with a great mix of non-pop music that’ll get you dancin’. Located in the trendy 11th arrondissement near République, the club is a well-established Paris nightspot. (We’re not breaking any news here, folks, » Read more

Why waste money on travel road maps when you can get them for free? Free map tip #1: If you’re a member of AAA, you can pick up printed maps gratis from your local AAA office or download them from AAA’s online Map Gallery for just about any spot on Earth. The AAA website also » Read more

Shine a little sunlight on Berlin and the city’s attitude warms right up with it. And after sleepwalking through another winter of 4 PM sunsets, this city deserves to party! Berlin kicks off the springtime outdoor festival season with Spring Fest, on now through April 15, 2007 at the Zentrale Festplatz on Kurt-Schumacher-Damm. Festivities include » Read more

Q: My wife and I are planning our daughter’s wedding in New York City this fall. We’ll have about fifty people traveling to the city for the occasion. Should I book 25 rooms myself or ask everyone to be in charge of their own reservation? – Steve K, Bellevue, Ohio A: Good question, Steve! Planning » Read more

With Sundance behind us and Cannes less than two months away, we’re all jazzed up with celeb-filled filmatic antipation! (Too bad our chances of scoring seats at Cannes are about as likely as Britney winning a Fulbright.) Thankfully, the compassionate folks at Virgin Airlines are launching a film festival for the common man, or the common flyer, » Read more

The Paris left-bank neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Pres is worthy of its romantic, legendary reputation. For more than a century, writers and artists have packed its famous cafés and brasseries, and today, one of the city’s great pleasures is wandering its narrow, canvas-ready streets. It’s a challenging place for cheapos, however. When the temptation to spend money » Read more

Photograph by Conundrum37 The elegance and nostalgia of the steam train can warm even the most unromantic hearts. Recognising this, Hungarian State Railways is offering the chance to step back into the Belle Époque of rail travel with its “nosztalgia” train excursions. There are a wide variety of excursions to choose from: a candle-lit romantic » Read more