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New York: A guide to tipping for foreign tourists

New York City bar
Tip your bartender at least $1 per drink. Photo: Caro Scuro

Jan 19 New York business owners and workers consider foreign tourists notoriously bad tippers. To be fair, many tourists are visiting from countries that don’t expect substantial tipping. And face it, eating, drinking, traveling and getting beautiful in New York is already pretty expensive, even without the gratuity thrown in at the end. Although tipping can stretch » Read more

Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Bars, Drinks, Money Matters, New York, Practical Info, Travel Smarts, United States

Paris: A Cheapo guide to Paris’ gay bars (for the boys)

Paris: A Cheapo guide to Paris’ gay bars (for the boys)

Jan 17 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— It’s the weekend (or a Tuesday, no difference) and Paris’ Marais neighborhood is a cheapo haven for a gay night out on the town.  From long happy hours to cover-free dancing, there’s no reason to empty your pockets. Happy hours galore The Marais, French for “swamp,” is one of the » Read more

Posted in Bars, Drinks, France, Gay and Lesbian, Nightlife, Paris

New York: 5 bars with great happy hours

New York: 5 bars with great happy hours

Nov 15 By Desiree Browne in New York— New Yorkers love their “happy hours,” that delightful window of time before dinner when many bars and restaurants drop their prices on wine, beer and cocktails in an attempt to lure in the post-work crowds. Happy hours can be found throughout New York on every work night, but we » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, New York, United States

New York: 5 bars where you can drink and play games

New York: 5 bars where you can drink and play games

Oct 20 By Desiree Browne in New York— There are nights in New York City when you want to drink and there are nights when you want to have a drink. On those quieter evenings, skip the hip bar and lounge crowds and consider a bar where you can relax with a friend or two and even » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, fun, New York, United States

Retro Paris: The perfect jazz lounge (for the price of a drink)

Retro Paris: The perfect jazz lounge (for the price of a drink)

Oct 17 By Theadora Brack in Paris— “Mad Men” fanatics, lean in because this tip’s for you. Blame it on Paris‘ falling autumn leaves, but suddenly I’ve got a hankering for some good old-fashioned, toe-tapping, finger snapping, bodice riffing jazz. For the love of swanky-panky, what would Don Draper do? Putting on my stylish Peggy Olson thinking » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, France, music, Paris

Dublin Cheap Eats: Get a taste of the Irish

Dublin Cheap Eats: Get a taste of the Irish

Sep 14 By Jessica Colley— Some destinations have a clearly defined national cuisine, while other places require visitors to dig a little deeper. When it comes to food in Ireland, there are many places to find cheap eats with national character in Dublin – if you know where to look. From underground options to food markets to » Read more

Posted in Drinks, Dublin, Food, Ireland, markets, Restaurants

Florence: How to enjoy a cheapo aperitivo

Florence: How to enjoy a cheapo aperitivo

Aug 30 By Marc Justin in Florence— Since arriving in Tuscany, you’ve not only developed a palate for fine wine, but also a handsome routine where every night you like to indulge in an aperitivo. The only problem is that it’s been putting a real dent in your budget. So here’s what to do to keep the » Read more

Posted in Bars, Drinks, Florence, Italy, Restaurants, Wine

Berlin: Gay nightlife on the cheap

Berlin: Gay nightlife on the cheap

Aug 04 By C H Kwak in Berlin— In 2001, a relatively obscure local politician named Klaus Wowereit proudly declared: “I’m gay, and it’s a good thing.” Berliners wasted no time electing him mayor, and he has been in office ever since. San Francisco may have boys with flowers in their hair, but Berlin is arguably the » Read more

Posted in Bars, Berlin, Cheapo night out, Clubs, Drinks, Gay and Lesbian, Germany, Nightlife

Madrid: A café connoisseur’s 5 favorite cafés

Madrid: A café connoisseur’s 5 favorite cafés

Jul 28 By Cynthia Kane in Madrid— Imagine letting the hours pass by in Madrid. What comes to mind? My mind always conjures up images of the city’s cafés. And this is nothing new: Before moving to Madrid I dreamed about sitting at an outdoor café enjoying a café con leche, or finding the coziest corner inside » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cafes, Drinks, Madrid, Spain

Dublin Pubs: Our favorite summertime bars

Dublin Pubs: Our favorite summertime bars

Jul 01 By Jessica Colley— The Irish take their sunshine very seriously. This is mostly because they get so little of it in Dublin, and also because it’s the perfect weather to sit around for a few pints in. When it comes to summertime bars in Dublin, there are a few spots that are ideal both for » Read more

Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Drinks, Dublin, Ireland, Outdoors, summer