Marc JustinMarch 10, 2011
By Marc Justin in Florence— Pizza and pasta may be cornerstones of the Italian diet, but there are plenty of alternatives should these co-stars of the Italian kitchen be wrong for your body. Read on to find out how to negotiate Florence minus the usual suspects of dairy and wheat. Gluten-Free Restaurants Pizza and pasta » Read more
hiddeneuropeMarch 9, 2011
Europe’s ferry schedules are famously fluid, and it’s often devilishly hard to keep pace with new route developments. Here is our choice of a quartet of interesting ferry options for spring and summer 2011. 1. St. Peter Line to Russia The news last week that over 60 ships were trapped in thick ice in the » Read more
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Estonia, France, hidden europe, Ireland, Malta, Russia, Scotland, Spain, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, transportation, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
Lara KavanaghMarch 8, 2011
By Lara Kavanagh in London— Central London cinema prices are enough to put off even the seasoned local, often reaching £12 to £14 per person, and even more if you go to a really upmarket joint. But there is some relief in sight. If you’re on vacation and able to catch a mid-week movie, then » Read more
Nicole ArriagaMarch 7, 2011
By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Finding your bearings in Rome can at first be tricky. You’ll probably get lost, and those buses can be hard to figure out. Even understanding the street signs can be a bit of a challenge. The first time I ventured about Rome on foot, I remember struggling to even find » Read more
Theadora BrackMarch 7, 2011
By Theadora Brack in Paris— Rise and shine because it’s high time to trek it on down to the Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves in Paris. Like my dad always says, we’ve got places to go and people to see! Delightful dealers This week I’ll introduce you to a few of my » Read more
Suzanne RussoMarch 4, 2011
By Suzanne Russo in New York— Ah, March. You signify spring and longer days—and St. Patrick’s Day. And here in New York we love our Irish holiday almost as much as we love our Irish bars (and the Irish booze that’s served in them). And so, Cheapos, we bring you a downtown Irish pub crawl, » Read more
Joann PlockovaMarch 4, 2011
By Joann Plockova in Prague— This is the last of a three-post installment giving you a deeper look inside three of Prague’s most interesting neighborhoods. The first took us to the slightly edgy Zizkov neighborhood. The second brought us to a quaint area of the city called Vinohrady. This final neighborhood post brings us to » Read more
Jessica ColleyMarch 3, 2011
by Jessica Colley— Before I tasted the Paddy Jack Sandwich, I thought I had tasted Irish lamb. Then one Saturday I was browsing through an outdoor food market in the Temple Bar District of Dublin and my perceptions were forever changed. This €5 sandwich consists of two country-thick slices of olive bread, generous slices of » Read more
hiddeneuropeMarch 2, 2011
March is the month when many Europeans crawl out from their winter shells and start exploring. And with spring beckoning, we have come up with a handful of easy daytime rail journeys that just clamor to be taken. There is something seductive about climbing onto a comfortable train just after breakfast, knowing that all you » Read more
Posted in Finland, Helsinki, hidden europe, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Practical Info, Salzburg, Scotland, Serbia, Switzerland, Train, transportation, Trip Planning, Zurich