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Train Tickets: Great deals for summer 2010 rail travel

Eurostar trains in Paris

May 26 It is that time of year when Europeans enjoy a number of weekdays off work, variously celebrating this or that religious feast or national festival. This month has already seen public holidays associated with Mayday and the Liberation or end of World War II (the latter understandably marked more by victors than by the vanquished). » Read more

Posted in Aix-en-Provence, Budget Deals, Europe, France, Germany, hidden europe, Italy, Paris, Switzerland, tips, Train, Travel Smarts, Trip Planning, United Kingdom

Helsinki: Is the Helsinki Card worth it?

Helsinki: Is the Helsinki Card worth it?

Jan 19 In the costly city of Helsinki, opportunities to cut costs are always welcome. While finding a budget-friendly bed is possible, some hefty expenses (museums, meals, and nights on the town) are unavoidable. If you’re planning a trip to the Finnish capital, chances are you’ll see the Helsinki Card advertised as a must-have for visitor discounts. » Read more

Posted in Budget Deals, Finland, Money Matters, Museums, Practical Info, transportation, Travel Smarts

Cruising the Belgian Coast: The world’s longest tram route

Cruising the Belgian Coast: The world’s longest tram route

Dec 09 Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries report from the coast of Belgium— A surreal experience Tucked away along the Belgian coast are some quite remarkable spots. And the tram route that every 20 minutes links communities along the coast is an essay in surrealism. The tram binds René Magritte’s magnificent murals at the casino in Knokke » Read more

Posted in Art, Belgium, Budget Deals, Bus, Day Trips, Entertainment, Europe, hidden europe, transportation, Trip Planning

New York Tip: Sit Courtside at the US Open for $23!

New York Tip: Sit Courtside at the US Open for $23!

Sep 01 The annual US Open tennis tournament is one of our favorite sporting events in New York City. We love the nighttime lights. We love the rowdy crowds. We love the celebrity sightings. Heck, we even love taking the 7 train to Queens! But most of all, we love watching it all from courtside seats that » Read more

Posted in Budget Deals, Entertainment, New York, Other, tips

European Train Travel: Discounted Summer fares

European Train Travel: Discounted Summer fares

Jul 29 It’s that time of year, Cheapos. The time when various European railway administrations launch a deluge of summer specials. So what’s making the top of the list this year? Read on for a list of rail companies that are slashing prices. TGV First up? Those deeply discounted offerings from the French Railways (SNCF) on their » Read more

Posted in Budget Deals, Europe, France, Germany, hidden europe, Train, transportation

Belarus buzz: Vitebsk beckons

Belarus buzz: Vitebsk beckons

Jul 15 A few months back, we gave Belarus a mention here on EuroCheapo. No surprises of course that our posting opened up a mini-debate on the ethics of travel to a country that wins no awards for liberal enlightenment. Yet, it is precisely because of its unusual politics that Belarus is a top destination for European » Read more

Posted in Belarus, Budget Deals, Eastern Europe, Entertainment, Europe, Events, Festivals, hidden europe, music, Performance

Alphabetical Tourism: Europe from A to Z, and especially L

Alphabetical Tourism: Europe from A to Z, and especially L

Jun 30 Remember George Dubya? Here in Europe he is still revered as a remarkable pioneer in “alphabetical tourism.” After all, during his first-ever visit to Europe in June 2001, the presidential itinerary featured Spain, Sweden and Slovenia – or perhaps it was Slovakia. Even Dubya himself was a shade uncertain, but he did a grand job in » Read more

Posted in Budget Deals, Bus, hidden europe, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Practical Info, Train, transportation, Travel Smarts, Trip Planning

Paris Summer Sales: Tips for “soldes d’été” success

Paris Summer Sales: Tips for “soldes d’été” success

Jun 23 By Theadora Brack in Paris– It’s that most wonderful time of the year for shoppers in Paris, Cheapos! “Les Soldes d’Eté” (the summer sales) kick off Wednesday, June 24! Mark your calendar, get set, but first create a plan of transaction. Here are some tips for scoring big during this glorious five-week event. 1. Get » Read more

Posted in Budget Deals, Cheap Souvenirs, Fashion, France, Money Matters, Paris, Shops

Is OpenSkies’ “$550 NYC to Paris” Advert Misleading?

Jun 22 Like many of our readers, I’m heading to Paris this summer. And like other procrastinators, I haven’t booked my flight yet. I’ve been holding off because airfares to Europe from the US continue to slide — even for summer travel. However, my trip is now just weeks away, so the time has come to whip out » Read more

Posted in Airlines, Budget Air Travel, Budget Deals, plane, transportation

European Rail Tickets: Deutsche Bahn fares better than rail agents

European Rail Tickets: Deutsche Bahn fares better than rail agents

Jun 17 Okay, we’ve said it before, but we’ll gladly say it again. Have Cheapos realised just how much rail fares in Europe can vary according to where you purchase your tickets? We took a day out from our regular work with hidden europe magazine last week and conjured up a tempting palette of trips criss-crossing the » Read more

Posted in Berlin, Brussels, Budget Deals, Europe, Germany, hidden europe, Practical Info, round-up, tips, Train, Travel Smarts, Trip Planning