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CheapoNewsFlash: Live blog event tomorrow (Tuesday, May 20th)

May 19 On the heels of Tom’s last live blog appearance, he’ll be joining our friends over at Europe a la Carte this Tuesday, May 20th at 20:00 BST, to discuss, “How to get more from your Euro“. Fellow participants are: Christopher Cook of www.noambit.com, Lisa Marie Mercer of flyaway-weblog.com, Hilary of Less Than a Shoestring, and » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, CheapoNews, Other

Tips for great travel despite the weak dollar

Mar 31 Like us, many of our readers are American. And regardless of nationality, probably all of our readers are aware of the unfortunate exchange rate currently greeting US travelers abroad. Today, for instance, the euro costs US $1.58. Yet we’re still traveling to Europe. Newspapers and magazines have been abuzz lately with articles about stretching the dollar abroad. » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Belgium, Bruges, Brussels, Cheapos at work

Travel Smarts: Why do hotel rates vary on the Web?

Travel Smarts: Why do hotel rates vary on the Web?

Jan 18 You’ve found a great budget hotel in Paris and you’ve searched around on CheapoSearch for the best rates from different booking agencies for your dates. And then it hits you: How can there be different rates for the same dates in the same hotel? And why are these small hotels offering booking with online agencies, anyhow? » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Cheapos at work, Travel Smarts

Ask the Cheapos: Booking 25 rooms in New York City

Ask the Cheapos: Booking 25 rooms in New York City

Mar 29 Q: My wife and I are planning our daughter’s wedding in New York City this fall. We’ll have about fifty people traveling to the city for the occasion. Should I book 25 rooms myself or ask everyone to be in charge of their own reservation? – Steve K, Bellevue, Ohio A: Good question, Steve! Planning » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Cheap Hotels, New York

Ask the Cheapos: How to Rent an Apartment in Paris?

Ask the Cheapos: How to Rent an Apartment in Paris?

Mar 08 Q. I’ve heard that it’s possible to rent an apartment in Paris for much less than you’d pay for a hotel. Is this true? Where can I find these apartments? Do you recommend this option? Thanks for your help. Joe H., Washington, DC. A. You’re on to something, Joe! Apartment rentals throughout Europe can be » Read more

Posted in Alternative Accommodations, Ask the Cheapos, France, Paris

Ask the Cheapos: Sneaking an Extra Guest in

Ask the Cheapos: Sneaking an Extra Guest in

Feb 28 Dear EuroCheapo, Is it possible to reserve a double room for three people? There are three of us traveling to Paris in the spring. We’re friends and could easily share a double. Do you think anyone would notice or care if we snuck our third friend in? – A.H., Columbia, MO Ah yes, the old » Read more

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Ask the Cheapos: Can Low-Cost Euro Airfares Be Purchased Outside of Europe?

Ask the Cheapos: Can Low-Cost Euro Airfares Be Purchased Outside of Europe?

Feb 26 A fellow Cheapo wrote us recently with this question: “I’ve heard about these cheap flights (like $10 to fly from London to Florence!) that you can get around Europe. Your site seems really enthusiastic about these airlines, but a friend told me that you can only book them from Europe and you have to be » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Budget Air Travel

Ask the Cheapos: Cheapest Way from Madrid to Copenhagen

Ask the Cheapos: Cheapest Way from Madrid to Copenhagen

Feb 07 This question from a EuroCheapo reader came across our desk yesterday: “Do you have any idea how I can get to Copenhagen from Madrid by train or bus? I’m looking for a cheaper alternative because flying will cost a lot more. “Is there a site I can look into? I’ve been searching online but I » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos