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Go online in style for free in the New York Public Library's main reading room. Photo: Craig Dietrich

Free Wi-Fi in New York: Where to go online for free

By Desiree Browne in New York— Most visitors to New York these days bring along a laptop or a smartphone, handy for checking emails, finding things to do, and calling home on Skype. The trouble is, using these devices can be pricey, considering what many hotels charge to use their Wi-Fi. But never fear, the » Read more

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Posted in Media, New York, Practical Info, technology, United States
Paris: David Lebovitz reviews Paris’ best pastry shops

Paris: David Lebovitz reviews Paris’ best pastry shops

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Whether it’s a trendy rosewater macaron or a classic chocolate éclair, Paris is a pastry-lover’s destination. Knowing where to go and what to get, however, can be daunting with so many tempting options in front of you. Sometimes it’s best to turn to the professionals for a little bit of » Read more

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Posted in 4 Cheapo Questions For..., Food, France, Media, Paris
Tinkering with Time: Daylight savings time in Europe

Tinkering with Time: Daylight savings time in Europe

It’s that time of year when we are apt to meddle with time. Most European countries adopt daylight saving time (DST).  All those that do favor seasonal DST will thus set their clocks back by an hour early next Sunday morning, October 30. This means that overnight trains in Europe next Saturday night will pause » Read more

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Posted in Belarus, Europe, Events, hidden europe, Iceland, Local Customs, Media, Practical Info, Russia, Trip Planning, Ukraine
Germany: Exploring Leipzig in the autumn

Germany: Exploring Leipzig in the autumn

Susanne Kries and Nicky Gardner take the seasonal pulse in Leipzig: “Berlin with a shade more flair” is how our Leipzig friend describes her home town. This magnificent city, overshadowed in Saxony by Dresden and too close (some say) to Berlin to really pull the crowds, is a place to visit in fall. For hundreds » Read more

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Posted in Architecture, City Guides, Europe, Germany, hidden europe, Leipzig, Media, Outdoors, politics
Jonglez Guidebooks: Europe with a “Secret” Twist

Jonglez Guidebooks: Europe with a “Secret” Twist

From time to time, as we mooch around cities in western Europe we raise a glass to toast Thomas Jonglez – a man who took a decade to realize that a career in the steel trade was decidedly unsexy and in 2003 reinvented himself as a writer and publisher. We first stumbled on Jonglez’ work » Read more

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Posted in Book Reviews, City Guides, Europe, hidden europe, Media, Paris, Trip Planning
EuroCheapo Turns 10: Cheapos who made it possible

EuroCheapo Turns 10: Cheapos who made it possible

By Tom Meyers— Ten years ago this week, we launched EuroCheapo from my apartment in Berlin with a guide to 25 budget hotels in Paris. On June 14, 2001, with three friends huddled around my desk, I clicked “upload,” refreshed the browser, and watched www.eurocheapo.com come to life. True to “cheapo form,” we clinked glasses » Read more

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Posted in CheapoNews, Cheapos at work, Media, News
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
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
hidden europe: Our favorite European map makers

hidden europe: Our favorite European map makers

Yes, we know it sounds dreadfully sad, but we have been spending the long winter evenings poring over maps. Maps are a must for travel planning, and an essential companion on the road. We count a good map as indispensable on all but the simplest of European journeys. A GPS is great but it is » Read more

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Posted in Book Reviews, Croatia, Europe, France, hidden europe, Ireland, Media, Practical Info, round-up, Slovenia, tips, Train, Travel Smarts, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
Paris: Where to meet fellow travelers and make friends

Paris: Where to meet fellow travelers and make friends

By Professor Stephen Solosky— My fondest memories of traveling to Paris are when I traveled solo. Paris is a city of discovery and when traveling alone, I felt free to look into every nook and cranny of the city to find new museums, galleries, boutiques and markets. Traveling solo gives me the freedom to walk » Read more

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Posted in France, fun, Media, Paris, Practical Info, Travel Smarts