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Castillo de Montjuic, Barcelona
The (free) view from Barcelona's Castillo de Montjuic. Photo: Calafellvalo

Barcelona: 10 great things to do for under €10

By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— You have a coffee, munch a croissant, ride the bus and buy a postcard for your mom and BAM!…. another €10 is gone! This is a city where it is very easy to spend money at a rapid clip. Here are a few places where it pays to lay » Read more

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Posted in Art, Barcelona, Bikes, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Spain
Venice: 10 things to do for less than €10

Venice: 10 things to do for less than €10

By Monica Cesarato in Venice— Venice, as everybody well knows, is one of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe. Hotels, restaurants and gondola rides can quickly and adversely affect your budget. So we decided to list 10 favorite activities that Venice offers for under €10. Who says Venice has to be expensive? Let’s » Read more

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Posted in Art, beach, Free Stuff, Italy, Museums, Trip Planning, Venice
Prague: Festival calendar for spring 2011

Prague: Festival calendar for spring 2011

By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague holds numerous festivals throughout the year, but spring offers the busiest festival schedule. From film to literature, fashion to music, Prague’s spring festivals are a great way to experience the city’s cultural passions. Here are a few of the springtime festivals not to be missed: Days of European Film » Read more

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Posted in Art, Czech Republic, Events, Exhibitions, Festivals, Prague
Dublin’s Free Museums: Three freebies in Dublin’s center

Dublin’s Free Museums: Three freebies in Dublin’s center

By Jessica Colley— Dublin might have a rainy reputation, but this city has many free museums where you can leisurely wait out a storm. Travelers might automatically be drawn to free art museums, but there are also fascinating literature and science exhibits, too. The center of Dublin is packed with free museums–the following three options » Read more

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Posted in Art, Dublin, Free Stuff, Ireland, Museums
Rome: 10 things to do for less than €10

Rome: 10 things to do for less than €10

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Even though Rome is fast becoming one of the most expensive cities in Europe, there are still plenty of memorable things to do that won’t put a big strain on your budget. Here are my top ten Roman activities that cost less than €10. 1. Galleria Borghese: €8.50 Piazzale del » Read more

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Posted in Architecture, Art, Free Stuff, Italy, monuments, Rome
Florence Museums: Book in advance? Museum card? Neither?

Florence Museums: Book in advance? Museum card? Neither?

By Laura Mongillo in Florence— With so many must-see museums, churches and palaces, Florence is a treasure trove for art and history lovers. It’s almost impossible to visit them all in a lifetime, much less a weekend trip! How do you choose which museums are worth your time–and budget? There are a few ways to » Read more

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Posted in Art, churches, Exhibitions, Florence, Italy, Museums, Travel Smarts
Paris: Visiting Venus at the Louvre

Paris: Visiting Venus at the Louvre

By Theadora Brack in Paris— Like king crooner Morrissey, whenever I’m having a challenging day, “I throw my arms around Paris,” and hotfoot it over the Pont du Carrousel to the Louvre where the stone and steel not only accept my love, but transport me to dizzying new heights. Here I find peace and tranquility, » Read more

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Posted in Art, France, Museums, Paris
Madrid: 5 top art museums with free admission

Madrid: 5 top art museums with free admission

By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— High on any visitor’s “must see” list when traveling to Madrid are the city’s fine art museums. The capital city is overflowing with classic, contemporary, abstract, expressionist and experimental art. What many may not know is that many of the best museums offer free admission–at least at some point during » Read more

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Posted in Art, Exhibitions, Free Stuff, Madrid, Museums, Spain
New York: Free museum admission for every day of the week

New York: Free museum admission for every day of the week

By Suzanne Russo in New York— Regular admission to the MoMA: $20. An adult ticket to the Guggenheim: $18. A calendar of free hours at New York’s favorite museums: priceless. Hang on to your hats, Cheapos. Follow our list and you can spend an entire week in New York museums without forking out a cent » Read more

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Posted in Art, Cheapo night out, Entertainment, Events, Exhibitions, Free Stuff, Museums, New York, United States
London: A not-so-lazy Sunday in East London

London: A not-so-lazy Sunday in East London

By Nina Derham in London— Calling all Cheapos looking for an affordable, fun Sunday that won’t break the bank: Set that alarm clock and head for East London! The day promises art, plenty of shopping for all budgets and mouth-watering cheapo eats. 1. Morning: Art at the Whitechapel Gallery Start your day at the Whitechapel » Read more

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Posted in Art, Fashion, London, Shops, United Kingdom