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London: 4 ways to save on public transportation

By Nina Derham in London— London is a costly city in many ways, but public transport prices are really ludicrous. For Londoners and commuters alike, January is an especially sore point and outrage spreads on an annual basis when the January 2nd price hikes come into force. 2012 is no exception, as this year the » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, City Transportation, London, Practical Info, transportation, United Kingdom
Amsterdam: 5 tourist scams to avoid

Amsterdam: 5 tourist scams to avoid

By Audrey Sykes in Amsterdam— Avoiding tourist scams is part of traveling, and Amsterdam, like any major city, has its fair share of rip offs. There are situations that feel like a scam because they’re simply disappointing (“tourist traps”), and then there are the ones that are downright scandalous (“scams”). We’re focusing on the latter » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Ask the Cheapos, City Transportation, Netherlands, Practical Info, Safety, Travel Smarts
Bus and Coach Travel in Europe: Understanding the difference

Bus and Coach Travel in Europe: Understanding the difference

Okay, most folk at EuroCheapo HQ just love trains. And so do we. Exploring Europe by rail is generally civilized and convenient, but there are occasions when it just makes sense to hop on a bus or a coach. Several coaches each day speed from Riga to Tallinn in less than five hours. Just once » Read more

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Posted in Bus, City Transportation, hidden europe, Practical Info, transportation, United Kingdom
Florence by Bike: Rentals and bike tour options

Florence by Bike: Rentals and bike tour options

By Marc Justin in Florence— Unless you’re that guy I see once in a while on his unicycle circling the Duomo, chances are you ride a bike. And since you’re reading this, chances are you have some remote interest in visiting Florence. So why not combine the two? Join a bike tour before it joins » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Bikes, City Transportation, Florence, Italy, transportation
Rome: A practical guide to Rome’s bus and metro system

Rome: A practical guide to Rome’s bus and metro system

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Traveling about Rome can be an adventure at times. With over 100 bus lines, tram routes and two metro lines, it’s no wonder that maneuvering Rome’s public transit system can leave a visitor utterly confused. As many visitors are only stopping through Rome for a short while, there’s no real » Read more

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Posted in Bus, City Transportation, Italy, Practical Info, Rome, transportation, Trip Planning
San Francisco: Public transportation survival guide

San Francisco: Public transportation survival guide

By Spencer Spellman— If you’re spending most of your time in San Francisco itself, you’re not likely to be renting a car. The expense of parking mixed with the difficulty of finding a parking spot are reasons enough to bypass a car rental in favor of public transportation. You’ll likely be ready for a ride after climbing » Read more

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Posted in Bus, City Transportation, San Francisco, Train, transportation, United States
Dublin: 5 ways to save on food, drinks and getting around

Dublin: 5 ways to save on food, drinks and getting around

by Jessica Colley— Dublin used to have a reputation as a wildly expensive city. All of that changed in the last few years, as the financial crisis has pushed prices down. Now there are more ways than ever to save money in the Irish capital. If you’re traveling on a budget, there’s no time like » Read more

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Posted in City Transportation, Dublin, Free Stuff, Ireland, Money Matters, Practical Info, tips
Paris: Cheap bike rentals, when Velib’ won’t do

Paris: Cheap bike rentals, when Velib’ won’t do

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— (Updated June 28, 2011 to reflect new Velib’ policies) Tourists coming to Paris look with desire at Vélib‘, the city’s public bike-share program. Until recently, when tourists asked me how to rent one, I was forced to dash hopes. For, until recently, you couldn’t hop on a bike unless you » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Bikes, City Transportation, France, Outdoors, Paris, Sports, transportation
London’s Bridges, Tunnels and Ferries: Top 5 ways to cross the Thames

London’s Bridges, Tunnels and Ferries: Top 5 ways to cross the Thames

You probably saw the recent news that London’s civic authorities are pressing ahead with a plan to span the River Thames with a cable car. This new public transport service across the river will connect two important Olympic venues and should be up and running by this time next year. It is not the first » Read more

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Posted in City Transportation, Free Stuff, hidden europe, London, monuments, Practical Info, United Kingdom
Amsterdam Bike Tours: 5 tours with fun themes

Amsterdam Bike Tours: 5 tours with fun themes

By Audrey Sykes in Amsterdam— The preferred way to travel in Amsterdam is undoubtedly by bicycle, and bike tour possibilities abound. Know your options, however, before settling for just any old group cycle through the city. From beach cruises to picnic pedaling, here are my “top five” alternative bike tours that are offered in and » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Amsterdam, Bikes, City Transportation, fun, Netherlands, Sports, transportation