Archive for March, 2011

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Many restaurants can make a gluten-free meal for you. Photo: CreativePrincess

Food allergies in Florence: Never fear!

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

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Posted in Florence, Food, Italy, Restaurants
European Ferries: 4 interesting new options for 2011

European Ferries: 4 interesting new options for 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

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Estonia, France, hidden europe, Ireland, Malta, Russia, Scotland, Spain, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, transportation, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
London: A Cheapo night out at the movies

London: A Cheapo night out at the movies

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

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Posted in Entertainment, London, On Screen, United Kingdom
Rome: Understanding the city’s street signs

Rome: Understanding the city’s street signs

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

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Posted in Rome Practical Info
Paris: Dealers to meet at the Porte de Vanves flea market

Paris: Dealers to meet at the Porte de Vanves flea market

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

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Posted in Cheap Souvenirs, France, Local Objects, markets, Paris, Shops
New York: A downtown Irish pub crawl

New York: A downtown Irish pub crawl

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

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Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, New York, Nightlife, Other
Prague: A day and night in the Holesovice neighborhood

Prague: A day and night in the Holesovice neighborhood

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

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Posted in Czech Republic, Neighborhood, Prague, Restaurants, Shops
Dublin: 3 outdoor food markets you shouldn’t miss

Dublin: 3 outdoor food markets you shouldn’t miss

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

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Posted in Dublin, Food, Ireland, markets, Shops
Europe: 5 daytime rail journeys to consider

Europe: 5 daytime rail journeys to consider

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

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Posted in Finland, Helsinki, hidden europe, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Practical Info, Salzburg, Scotland, Serbia, Switzerland, Train, transportation, Trip Planning, Zurich
London: A Cheapo’s introduction to delicious British food

London: A Cheapo’s introduction to delicious British food

By Nina Derham in London— Now the Brits don’t have a great reputation for the quality of their cuisine, but in the last few years there has been an explosion of “gastropubs” and swanky eateries in London, all of which pride themselves on serving up hearty traditional British fare, making Brit cuisine incredibly fashionable and » Read more

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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, United Kingdom