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Enjoying a movie outdoors in Rome's Isola Tiberina cinema. Photo: Antmoose
Enjoying a movie outdoors in Rome's Isola Tiberina cinema. Photo: Antmoose

Rome Outdoor Movies: Catch a flick al fresco

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— During the summer nearly all the locals in Rome enjoy wining and dining all’aperto. As most restaurants (and apartments) in Italy don’t have air conditioning, many residents prefer dining outdoors in a lovely piazza or going for drinks with friends along the banks of the Tiber River. Another activity that » Read more

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Posted in Entertainment, Festivals, Italy, On Screen, Outdoors, Rome, Theater
Dublin: The city’s best outdoor summer concerts

Dublin: The city’s best outdoor summer concerts

By Jessica Colley— Just like storytelling or making pints disappear down the hatch, the Irish have a tradition of music deep down in their bones. This tradition can be experienced not only in dark pubs, but also outdoors through summer concerts, festivals and music series. If you’re traveling to Dublin or Ireland this summer, be » Read more

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Posted in Cheapo night out, Dublin, Entertainment, Festivals, Ireland, music, Performance
Paris in the Summer: Outdoor film, music and dance festivals

Paris in the Summer: Outdoor film, music and dance festivals

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Summertime and the livin’ is easy… and cheapo if you know where to head in Paris. While every other tourist is heading to the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, the city offers an abundance of summertime options that will keep you dancing, bopping or enjoying a free flick. Here are » Read more

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Posted in Entertainment, Festivals, France, Free Stuff, music, Outdoors, Paris, Performance, summer
Prague: Free International Music Festival June 23-25, 2011

Prague: Free International Music Festival June 23-25, 2011

By Joann Plockova in Prague— Warm nights, world music and an island location; it might not sound like Prague, but it is indeed. It’s the city’s annual United Islands: a free international music festival and one of Prague’s most anticipated summer events. Now in its 7th year, this year’s United Islands Music Festival is scheduled » Read more

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Posted in Cheapo night out, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Free Stuff, music, Outdoors, Performance, Prague
Barcelona: 10 great things to do for under €10

Barcelona: 10 great things to do for under €10

By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— You have a coffee, munch a croissant, ride the bus and buy a postcard for your mom and BAM!…. another €10 is gone! This is a city where it is very easy to spend money at a rapid clip. Here are a few places where it pays to lay » Read more

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Posted in Art, Barcelona, Bikes, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Spain
Barcelona on a Serious Budget: One day on less than €20

Barcelona on a Serious Budget: One day on less than €20

By Regina W. Bryan in Barcelona— Barcelona on €20 a day? It is not easy, but let me tell you, it can be done! Here’s the Cheapo guide how to go super shoestring in the Catalan Capital city. 1. Sleep super cheap. Unless you have friends in Barcelona, you are going to have to pay » Read more

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Posted in Barcelona, beach, Drinks, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Museums, Spain, Trip Planning
New York: The best movie theaters for foreign films

New York: The best movie theaters for foreign films

By Suzanne Russo in New York— Over the past few weeks, they’ve been filming a new movie just around the corner from EuroCheapo offices here in New York. Yes, we freely admit that we’ve craned our necks, when passing, for a glimpse of Robert Deniro. We also admit to a certain amount of pride in » Read more

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Posted in Cheapo night out, Entertainment, New York, On Screen, Theater, United States
London: Free Saturday concerts at the Union Chapel

London: Free Saturday concerts at the Union Chapel

By Lara Kavanagh in London— The Union Chapel is arguably London‘s most atmospheric concert venue, with its soaring ceiling, solid church pews and killer acoustics. The chapel, which is still a working church, hosts a full concert program, with performances several nights a week. While tickets for evening gigs are generally not too expensive (most » Read more

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Posted in Entertainment, Free Stuff, London, music, Performance, United Kingdom
London: Open-air theater with cheap (or free) seats

London: Open-air theater with cheap (or free) seats

By Lara Kavanagh in London— Now that the worst of the winter weather seems to be finally easing off, lots of fun London activities are quite rightly taking themselves outdoors. Theater is one of London’s biggest selling points, and one of the city’s beloved spring and summer activities is to catch an Open Air Theatre » Read more

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Posted in Entertainment, London, Performance, Theater, United Kingdom
Future Games in Florence: Vintage game room fun

Future Games in Florence: Vintage game room fun

By Marc Justin in Florence— What do you do with a pocket full of change that’s worthless in your home country? You take a walk on down… to the future! Future Games on Via Nazionale near Piazza dell’Indipendenza in Florence is more than a game room, it’s an enigma. First opened in 1987, it’s survived » Read more

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Posted in Entertainment, Florence, fun, Italy