Compared to the Pyrenees and the Alps, the Harz Mountains are no more than a ripple in the flatlands of northern Germany. But they are a welcome relief to those who find little appeal in the two-dimensional landscapes that mainly prevail in this part of Europe. The Harz region is easily accessible from Hamburg or » Read more

It is that time of the year when Europeans just love to chill out on the beach. But not all of us head south for summer sun. Canny travelers in search of the best deals and the longest sunshine hours make for those parts of the Baltic which boast some of Europe’s best beaches. July » Read more

Yes, the weather may still be wintry in New York and Nice, but now is the time to start planning spring and summer 2011 travels around Europe. Many European railway administrations operate on a three-month advance booking horizon, so services on lots of French, German, Italian and Spanish trains (by way of example) are now » Read more

When Berlin was divided, each side fostered its own set of performing arts venues. As a result, Berlin has not one, not two, but three state-sponsored operas today. Here’s a guide to divas, deception and drama—all so unglamorously affordable.

By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— If shopping is on the agenda while you’re in Madrid, you’ll surely come across price tags that will make you scratch your head. The good news is that although most trendy stores will drain your funds, there are some spots that won’t. Clothing: Lefties Multiple locations, including: Calle Carretas, 10 » Read more

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Paris is so saturated with museums, monuments and historical landmarks that it’s difficult to know where to begin planning. For those looking to save some euros, one place to begin your research is by looking at museums and attractions that offer free or reduced admission. It is possible, after all, » Read more

By Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries— It is now more than three years since Pete Meyers wrote one of EuroCheapo’s most popular blog posts, his oft-quoted and much-admired London to Paris for Ten Quid. So, ever anxious to get a little glory by association with successful writers, we’ve been checking out whether it is still » Read more

By Pete Meyers—It’s officially “shoulder season,” Cheapos, and you know what that means: comfortable weather, more tolerable crowds, and most importantly…bargains galore! Best yet, even with fairly little advance planning there are plenty of cheap, last minute deals to be snagged. But where to go? We decided to tap into our inner-Van Gogh and searched » Read more

Following Airfarewatchdog’s lead, I looked at how easyJet, Ryanair, Wizzair, and Air Berlin engaged with Twitter back in March. Here, I extend the treatment to four additional European low-cost carriers: Germanwings, Jet2, Transavia and Vueling. Germanwings Germanwings uses its Twitter account to publicize promotional sales, announce contest winners, and occasionally provide direct customer service. Sample » Read more