November 17, 2010
Laura Mongillo
By Laura Mongillo in Florence— Typically an Italian breakfast consists of fruit juice, espresso or a cappuccino and a delicious flaky soft pastry filled with rich cream, flavorful jam or sinful chocolate. But have you ever wondered how those delectable treats could possibly be ready for the earliest of risers without being stale leftovers from » Read more
October 28, 2010
Nicole Puhl
By Nicole Puhl in New York— With football season fully underway in New York, many sports fans flock to bars several nights each week to watch college and professional teams fight for glory. Though simply watching sporting events has its appeal, New York is home to many game bars that allow you to showcase your » Read more
October 15, 2010
Suzanne Russo
By Suzanne Russo in New York— Autumn is in the air, and that means as many pumpkin-flavored taste treats as there are colors of falling leaves. But it also means one of my favorite holidays of the year. No, I don’t just love Halloween for the costume parties, I’m also partial to the scarier, haunted side of » Read more
October 13, 2010
Theadora Brack
By Theadora Brack in Paris— Fond of Chet Baker, Elliot Smith and Elvis Costello? Well, then you’ll adore Paris-based band My Friend Jeff, featuring the super talented Csaba Palotai, Boris Boublil, Diego Voglino, Emmanuel Marée—and Jeff Hallam, the band’s namesake. I’ve fallen head over heels—and NYC area Cheapos should also note the band is playing » Read more
September 22, 2010
Laura Mongillo
Finding a bar that suits you can be a difficult task while travelling and Florence in particular has some obvious pitfalls. So simply keep in mind what kind of atmosphere you’re looking for and this advice can help you enjoy the city and it’s nightlife that much more! Florence’s bar scene Many of Florence’s bars and » Read more
September 14, 2010
Audrey Sykes
As summer rolls away in Amsterdam and fall brings in cooler temps, locals still flock to the beaches for one last hurrah. Luckily, the fun cafés, clubs and bars along the beaches of Zandvoort and IJburg throw grand finale parties until the last week of September. Getting to a beach in Holland is a breeze, » Read more
August 27, 2010
Nicole Arriaga
There are a 101 places in Rome where you could kick back your feet, relax and reminisce over drinks. But not every café will serve up your cocktails with breathtaking views of the Ancient City. Many of the most jaw-dropping vistas have been taken over by Rome’s most exclusive hotels, yet there are still a few » Read more
August 9, 2010
Bryan Pirolli
Take a walk down the rue Saint Honoré or the Champs-Elysées and any tourist can understand why Paris is one of the world’s most expensive cities. The high cost of living, however, doesn’t hamper nightlife even for the most budget-conscious Parisian. Like good bread and wine, affordable nights out are abundant if you know where to » Read more
July 30, 2010
Audrey Sykes
Besides currywurst, beer and a great rail system, one of EuroCheapo’s favorite things about Germany is that it’s generally a Cheapo-friendly European country. Hamburg is no exception, and the city’s selection of fun and inexpensive entertainment extends through the evening with flying colors. Here are three central neighborhoods to check out when looking for a » Read more
July 26, 2010
Laura Mongillo
It’s a pretty well known fact that Italy, like most of Europe, goes on vacation in August. Everything closes up, everybody checks out and heads to the beach. So if you’re a tourist traveling through Florence during the month of August, you’ll just have to get used to the phrase chiuso per ferie (“closed for » Read more
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