Dec 03 Laura Mongillo in Florence— When people think of Italian fashion their mind usually goes straight to Milan and Rome. But it’s actually Florence that is the birthplace of many of Italy’s most famous designers and fashion houses such as Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and the up and coming Patrizia Pepe. With all » Read more
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Florence: 2 fascinating (and fabulous) Florentine fashion museums
Fashion at Patrizia Pepe's boutique in Florence. Photos: Laura Mongillo
Paris: A list of free and discounted museums
Nov 22 By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Paris is so saturated with museums, monuments and historical landmarks that it’s difficult to know where to begin planning. For those looking to save some euros, one place to begin your research is by looking at museums and attractions that offer free or reduced admission. It is possible, after all, » Read more
New York: Small museums that shouldn’t be overlooked
Nov 05 By Suzanne Russo in New York— The Guggenheim is an incredible building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The American Museum of Natural History has that huge dinosaur. And the Met is… well, the Met. All amazing and worth visiting. But with iconic museums come hefty prices. Plus, New York is home to many smaller museums » Read more
Book Review: Only in Hamburg
Nov 03 By Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries— It is more than 18 months since we highlighted a trio of new titles in the “Only in…” series here on EuroCheapo. Now author Duncan JD Smith follows up Berlin, Vienna and Prague with a quizzical look at Hamburg. Only in Hamburg is a guide to hidden corners and » Read more
Brussels: Luxurious Brussels and cheapo alternatives
Nov 02 By C H Kwak— With plenty of Eurocrats flaunting their nontaxable income, Brussels can be a tricky place for Cheapos. But eating and shopping in Brussels don’t have to cost an arm and a leg (although they can, if that’s what you’re into). Let me give you a few splurge options–and their budget alternatives. Chocolate » Read more
London: Three lesser-known museums with free admission
Oct 19 By Lara Kavanagh in London— London is full to bursting with museums and galleries. Here are three small and unusual choices, none of which charges a penny to enter. Sir John Soane’s Museum 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3BP Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry 4.30 p.m.) Free entry Tel: 020 » Read more
Getting a Cheapo-friendly fix of Berlin in Washington, DC
Oct 06 By Susan Buzzelli— Returning to Washington, DC after three years in Berlin wasn’t the easiest move to make. Though both cities are national capitals fueled by politics and filled with students, it is difficult to find similarities between the cities on the Spree and the Potomac. One is an enclave of art, fashion and design. » Read more
Berlin: 5 quirky—and mostly free—museums
Sep 23 By C.H. Kwak in Berlin— You’ve deciphered the Pergamon’s ancient Greek paintings, gazed at the Neue Galerie’s Expressionist works, and even rode a Trabi at the kitschy DDR Museum. Now what? According to the city’s official website, Berlin boasts a whopping 175 museums—one for every taste. For those of you who want to go off » Read more
Prague: Art museums with reduced or free admission
Sep 16 Viewing great art often comes at a price, but in addition to offering an impressive number of museums and galleries, Prague offers plenty of opportunities for museum discounts on its already fair admission prices. These discounts include special reduced-price hours and even free hours. Here are a few museum discounts I’ve come across (or have » Read more
London: 5 free and fun things to do
Sep 14 From the crème de la crème of haute cuisine, the shopping (oh, lord love the shopping), the glitzy theaters and the never-ending list of bougie bars and boutique hotels, London is an expensive city. But as the age-old saying goes, there are pleasures in life that money simply cannot buy—and believe it or not, some » Read more
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