Apr 02 While visitors to the UK often feel that tradition has been lost in modern day London, one thing that us Londoners do hold in very high esteem is our Sunday Roast. The fantastic mixture of succulent meat (generally a choice of beef, chicken, lamb or pork), served with indulgently crispy roasted potatoes, colorful “veg” and » Read more
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London: 4 delicious Sunday roasts for under £15
Indulge for tradition's sake in a typical Sunday roast. Photo: Ewan-M
Florence: Simple strategies for saving on dining
Feb 19 Florence is a city rich in history, art, music and yes, amazing food. The good news is: You do not have to be rich to eat well. Whether you are visiting Florence or living here on a budget (like me), here are some simple ways to stretch your dining dollar. Go to the market Going » Read more
Nomadic Matt’s favorite tips for saving money in Europe
Jan 08 This is a guest post from budget traveler extraordinaire, Matt Kepnes. Keep up with his travels and read his advice at NomadicMatt.com For the last five years, I’ve spent every summer traveling around Europe. My first summer riding the train through the European countryside enamored me with the continent and I couldn’t resist coming back….repeatedly. » Read more
Off-Season Cornwall: Making tracks for Looe
Nov 14 The far southwest of England is just five hours by fast train from London. And we think it’s at its best off-season. The stylish coastal resorts of St. Ives and Padstow, both in North Cornwall and good for art and seafood respectively, still pull a winter crowd. Through Wessex to the Duchy of Cornwall Looe, » Read more
Fish and Chips: Comparing London and Cadiz
Oct 31 Fish and chips may often be feted as the iconic British food staple, but that does not mean that Brits have been frying their fish since antiquity. As food fads go, the British affection for deep-fried fish is a pretty recent affair. We learnt this little culinary detail when we visited Cádiz earlier this year. » Read more
4 Cheapo Questions for Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com
Oct 10 This week’s “Four Cheapo Questions for…” interview features travel blogger extraordinaire, Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com. We first met Jodi many moons ago in New York at our favorite after-work watering hole, Botanica, where she happened to be attending a MeetUp for Gothamist.com. A member of our happy hour clan happened to be wearing a t-shirt » Read more
London: Three cheap eats offering dinner for under £10
Oct 01 Fast food chains aside, it sometimes feels like a tough task to find a bargain meal in a sit-down restaurant in central London. But when you know where to look it’s easier than you think. Here are three ideas for a tasty dinner for under £10: The Beach Hut 28 Highbury Park, London, N5 2AA » Read more
Dublin: 5 easy ways to save on dining
Jul 03 By Jessica Colley— Dining in Dublin can put a dent in your budget. While this city is full of opportunities to spend big on food, you can utilize a few simple strategies to keep prices down. Plan ahead and you will taste the best of the local dining scene without emptying your wallet. 1. Seek » Read more
Stockholm: Three meals to remember, with photos!
Jun 15 Last week I spent several days in Stockholm visiting museums and palaces, walking on rooftops and boating about the photogenic harbor. But more than any of these activities, eating just might have been the most memorable experience. We’ve written before about yummy cheap eats in Stockholm, including delicious “dagens lunches”, lunch specials offered around the » Read more
Dublin Alfresco: 5 picnic spots (and cheap eats!)
Jun 08 By Jessica Colley— Picnics are a Cheapo’s best friend. Stocking up in a market, grocery store, café or takeaway saves cash on tips and overpriced entrees, leaving more room in the budget for delicious picnic supplies. Spending an afternoon eating outdoors is also a great excuse to explore new neighborhoods. Here are some of my » Read more
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