Apr 19 By Taylor Zerbey— Florence is a wine lover’s paradise, offering amazing wines from all over Tuscany and Italy at low prices that could even shock a Cheapo. One way to enjoy wine and beer at even cheaper prices is to buy it like the locals do, “alla Spina” (on tap) or “vino sfuso” (wine in » Read more
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Florence: Buy your wine like the locals… on tap!
If you happen upon some wine taps while in Florence, grab a jug and start filling! Photo: achimh.
Florence: Where to find free Wi-Fi
Mar 15 When you visit Florence, you won’t have any problem finding Internet Hotspots. There are many bars and cafés with Wi-Fi; even the supermarkets now offer Wi-Fi. However, not all Wi-Fi Hotspots are created equally. For me the perfect Wi-Fi Hotspot has the following things in common: 1. No time limit. I don’t want to worry about getting kicked » Read more
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
How to find and book slower trains in Europe
Dec 14 We’ve already published many articles on the subject of booking train tickets in Europe, most of them by our go-to rail experts, the team at hidden europe magazine. I was reminded of their advice earlier this week when trying to find (and book) train tickets from Avignon, in the south of France, to Florence, Italy » Read more
French Connections: New train services from December 2012
Oct 11 Strasbourg to Moscow! How does that sound? Or Nice to Milan? Last week here on EuroCheapo, we gave the low-down on when tickets will be available for booking trains in the new schedules that kick in on December 9. Let’s just take a moment to review some new services that will feature in the 2013 » Read more
Train Tickets: Britain to Continental Europe
Sep 19 One of the questions we are often asked is “where do you recommend buying train tickets for journeys from Britain to the Continent?” The good news is that there are many vendors with which we have had very positive experiences in buying tickets (single or return) for journeys that originate in Great Britain. And our » Read more
Small But Beautiful: Surveying the Alps
Jul 11 Seven countries claim a share of the Alps. Think of the Alps, and Switzerland inevitably springs to mind. Closely followed by Austria, France and Italy. But three other countries are blessed with a slice of Europe’s most celebrated mountain range. Liechtenstein, Germany and Slovenia have the smallest portions. The many ranges of the Alps boast » Read more
The Most Serene Republic: San Marino
Jul 05 Little San Marino, the independent republic in the Apennines, is a gem. And like most gems, you have to take time to appreciate it. Forget the overpriced day trips touted by bus operators, and instead plan to spend two or three days in San Marino. By day This diminutive polity, with its capital (also called » Read more
Day Trip or Overnight Stay? Paris, Oxford, Iona, Toledo and more
Jun 27 When exploring Europe, the easy option is to choose a central city and use that as a base for exploring the area around. It often makes sense. Paris is a sensible jumping-off point for a day trip to Claude Monet’s gardens at Giverny — and in truth in mid-summer the glorious shade and pools at » Read more
Exile in Paradise: Americans in Florence
May 16 A dense web of connections links America with Florence. Some argue it massively invigorates the Tuscan city, while others aver that Florentine life has been distorted by the American impact on the city. What view you take on the American influence on Florence, there is no doubt that the Italian city (as seen through American eyes) » Read more
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