EuroCheapo's Festivals Articles

Jul 09 Bastille Day – or Le Quatorze Juillet – is right around the corner on July 14, so it’s time to prepare.  The national holiday in France is a serious affair.  Fortunately, no matter what your tastes are, there’s plenty to do in Paris all day long without emptying your wallet.  Here’s this year’s round-up of » Read more

Jun 01 By Jessica Colley— Planning a trip to Dublin this summer? There are several summer events kicking off in June that are worth scheduling your trip around. From one-time events like the arrival of the Olympic torch to old favorites like Bloomsday, Dublin is full of fun festivals this summer. June 6, 2012: Olympic Torch in » Read more

May 02 Wednesday May 2, 2012— If you’ve been traveling in Europe this week, were you caught unawares by a spate of public holidays? Over 40 countries and territories across the continent took time out Tuesday for May Day while some countries opted for a double dose of May Day festivities. In Russia, for example, both Monday and » Read more

Jul 22 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

Jul 18 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

Jul 13 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

Jun 22 With the summer solstice this week, Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries turn their thoughts to axial tilt and other astronomical matters: Now here’s a thought. Europeans heading north to cross the Arctic Circle, anxious to catch the mid-summer midnight sun, have to make longer journeys than their parents did. For the Arctic Circle is slipping » Read more

Jun 10 By Rebecca Winke in Assisi, Umbria— With the strong euro and the weak—ahem—everything else, visitors to Italy are keeping their eyes on the bottom line and trimming the fat off their travel expenses this year. But if you’re like me, nothing makes you cranky and out of sorts like feeling you are missing out on » Read more

Jun 08 Tucked away on a rocky ridge is a Finnish gem. You have a hint that Retretti is something special when the slow train to Savonlinna pauses there. This is a minor single track railway, and the unstaffed station at Retretti is as small as they come. On the platform stands an oversized sculpture, an apt » Read more