Wine consumption in Spain is at a low. So what are people drinking, if not a full bodied vino tinto? The answer is beer, mostly, and also gin and other spirits. For many moons three main beer labels dominated the Barcelona market: Estrella, Moritz and San Miguel. But now microbrews and import beers are moving » Read more
Archive for September, 2012
Beer is big in Barcelona. Read on for our favorite bars for beer. Photo: Justene
London: Crouch End Barboot offers a Cheapo night out
Crouch End is a mysterious little corner of the capital. There is no Tube line connecting it with the rest of London and the locals want it to stay that way. While many Londoners have heard of Crouch End, most have no idea where it actually is and imagine it’s so far away they would » Read more
Eurostar Sale: 39 euro tickets from Paris – London, for late 2012 travel
Planning to speed through the Channel tunnel this fall or winter? Well, Cheapos, take note: Eurostar, the high-speed train connecting London, Paris and Brussels, has announced a Fall/Winter 2012 sale with second-class seats going for €39.50, one way. The deal * Travel between September 20 and December 19, 2012. * Book your seats before September 21, » Read more
Book Review: A very Rough Guide to Germany
Yep, we had a hunch we might be making a mistake when we did it. One should never throw away old guidebooks. But our bookshelves were indeed getting too full, and the office manager somehow had a point when, having taken a long hard look at our workspace, she moved straight to the point: “I » Read more
Dublin: Tips for solo female travelers
There are far more dangerous places for a solo female traveler than Dublin, but still, it’s important to be prepared. During my time living in the city I learned a few tips that I hope my fellow females will find useful during a trip to the Irish capital. 1. Always keep a close eye on » Read more
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