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Florence: How to survive the Uffizi Gallery

Uffizi Gallery Florence
Help! I'm falling into "Museum Coma"! Read on... Photo: MsNina

May 27 By Marc Justin in Florence— Last week I visited the Uffizi Gallery for the very first time. I know, I know, it’s in my backyard but walking past never-ending queues of people does something to a man’s motivation. Finally, one of my recent guests harassed me into surrender. So how did this crowd-hater survive Florence’s » Read more

Posted in Art, Florence, Italy, Museums, Practical Info, tips, Travel Smarts

Prague: Festival calendar for spring 2011

Prague: Festival calendar for spring 2011

Apr 12 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

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

Apr 08 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

Posted in Art, Dublin, Free Stuff, Ireland, Museums

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

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

Feb 24 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

Posted in Art, churches, Exhibitions, Florence, Italy, Museums, Travel Smarts

Paris: Visiting Venus at the Louvre

Paris: Visiting Venus at the Louvre

Feb 22 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

Posted in Art, France, Museums, Paris

Madrid: 5 top art museums with free admission

Madrid: 5 top art museums with free admission

Feb 09 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

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

Jan 28 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

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

Jan 18 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

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

Prague: John Lennon’s Wall celebrates an era of resistance

Prague: John Lennon’s Wall celebrates an era of resistance

Dec 16 By Joann Plockova in Prague— This year, December 8 not only marked the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, but also the 30th anniversary of one of Prague’s most unique landmarks: Prague’s John Lennon Wall. Behind the wall Created by Czechs as a kind of shrine to John Lennon in the days just following his » Read more

Posted in Art, Czech Republic, Exhibitions, Museums, music, Prague

Florence: The contemporary art scene for free

Florence: The contemporary art scene for free

Dec 06 By Marc Justin in Florence— There are a couple of well-kept secrets about Florence’s contemporary art scene: 1) It exists, and 2) a lot of it is free. You may now fold up your wallet, unzip your artistic inhibitions and check out these suggestions for partaking in the Florence art scene of today: 1. Le » Read more

Posted in Art, Exhibitions, Florence, Free Stuff, Italy, Museums