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Enjoy Parque Güell in Barcelona for free. Photo: Kole //
Enjoy Parque Güell in Barcelona for free. Photo: Kole //

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
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’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
Free Walking Tours in Paris: 3 tours for Cheapos

Free Walking Tours in Paris: 3 tours for Cheapos

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— When it comes to discovering Paris, walking is the only surefire way to really get to know the city. Boats and buses are wonderful ways to explore, but they limit you and prevent you from going at your own pace. Bikes are great, but zipping through traffic means that you » Read more

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Posted in City Guides, France, Free Stuff, Outdoors, Paris, walking
Venice: 10 things to do for less than €10

Venice: 10 things to do for less than €10

By Monica Cesarato in Venice— Venice, as everybody well knows, is one of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe. Hotels, restaurants and gondola rides can quickly and adversely affect your budget. So we decided to list 10 favorite activities that Venice offers for under €10. Who says Venice has to be expensive? Let’s » Read more

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Posted in Art, beach, Free Stuff, Italy, Museums, Trip Planning, Venice
Dublin’s Free Museums: Three freebies in Dublin’s center

Dublin’s Free Museums: Three freebies in Dublin’s center

By Jessica Colley— Dublin might have a rainy reputation, but this city has many free museums where you can leisurely wait out a storm. Travelers might automatically be drawn to free art museums, but there are also fascinating literature and science exhibits, too. The center of Dublin is packed with free museums–the following three options » Read more

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Posted in Art, Dublin, Free Stuff, Ireland, Museums
London with Children: Kid-friendly activities on a budget

London with Children: Kid-friendly activities on a budget

By Lara Kavanagh in London— There are many worthwhile child-friendly attractions in London, but when you’re on a budget some of the entry prices can be intimidating. To balance out costs during your visit, consider these four free activities, guaranteed to entertain the whole family. Exploring Hamleys 188-196 Regent Street London W1B 5BT Tel: 0871 » Read more

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Posted in children, Family, Free Stuff, fun, London, United Kingdom
London’s Royal Wedding: A Cheapo’s guide

London’s Royal Wedding: A Cheapo’s guide

By Nina Derham in London— Many Brits feel that foreigners often take more of an interest in the royal family than they do. However, Prince William’s wedding to Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011 has been a constant theme in the media since it was announced last November and the British public has been lapping » Read more

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Posted in Events, Free Stuff, London, Media, News, United Kingdom
Rome: 10 things to do for less than €10

Rome: 10 things to do for less than €10

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Even though Rome is fast becoming one of the most expensive cities in Europe, there are still plenty of memorable things to do that won’t put a big strain on your budget. Here are my top ten Roman activities that cost less than €10. 1. Galleria Borghese: €8.50 Piazzale del » Read more

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Posted in Architecture, Art, Free Stuff, Italy, monuments, Rome
New York TV Shows: Free tickets to late-night tapings

New York TV Shows: Free tickets to late-night tapings

By Suzanne Russo in New York— You visit with them regularly, perhaps even nightly. They entertain you, keep you company on your travels, sometimes lull you to sleep. These are the magic, ubiquitous folks we call the personalities of late night, of course, and you can visit many of them in person in (where else?) » Read more

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Posted in Entertainment, Free Stuff, Media, New York, Nightlife, Other, Performance, Personalities, United States