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Paris: Only buy your water at the supermarket!

By Tom Meyers— Here’s a quick tip for you: When traveling in Paris (or really in any city in our guide), buy your bottled water at a nearby supermarket and not at a newsstand, sidewalk vendor, or train station kiosk where they will have tacked on a steep mark-up. The supermarket is the obvious “local” » Read more

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Posted in cheapo by the day, Food, France, Paris, Practical Info, tips, Travel Smarts
Venice: 5 simple ways to save in Venice

Venice: 5 simple ways to save in Venice

By Jessica Spiegel— While Venice is high on the list of most visitors to Italy, it’s also one of the more challenging places to be a Cheapo – no matter how you slice it, this is one expensive city. After spending the bulk of your travel budget on airfare to Italy, which is always more » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Italy, Money Matters, Practical Info, tips, Venice
Barcelona: Tips for visiting the Sagrada Familia

Barcelona: Tips for visiting the Sagrada Familia

By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— The Sagrada Familia or Holy Family, is one of Barcelona’s “Oh-My-Gawd” sights and is a real must-do. It’s impressive, it’s wacky, it’s Gaudí’s last project, and it’s a basilica now, thanks to the Pope. If you see no other Gaudí buildings in Barcelona, see this one. Due to the » Read more

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Posted in Barcelona, churches, Spain, tips
Tipping in Barcelona: When to tip and how much

Tipping in Barcelona: When to tip and how much

By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— I just got back to Barcelona after spending two months in the United States and Canada. It’s normal to have a little culture shock when going in-between countries, and one of the aspects of life back in North America that always confuses upon return is tipping. In Barcelona, and » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Barcelona, Bars, Cafes, Money Matters, Practical Info, Spain, tips
Palace of Versailles: 5 tips for making the most of your visit

Palace of Versailles: 5 tips for making the most of your visit

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Few experiences in Paris will leave you as spellbound and awestruck as the massive monarchical monolith that is the Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV’s palatial compound and spectacular gardens still wow visitors today just as they did during a period when nobles and mistresses filled the halls, hoping for a » Read more

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Posted in Day Trips, France, Palaces, Paris, tips, Trip Planning
Amsterdam: Where to find workshops, classes and courses

Amsterdam: Where to find workshops, classes and courses

Amsterdam’s reputation of being open and liberal trickles down all the way to community classes and workshops, and we don’t just mean a trendy yoga class (though that’s common, too). From creative workouts like trapeze class, sports like ping-pong and kite surfing, to an open field of student-run events from debate to open mic, here » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Netherlands, tips
Prague: 10 things to do for under 10 Euros

Prague: 10 things to do for under 10 Euros

By Joann Plockova in Prague— The prices aren’t what they used to be in Prague, but the city still offers a variety of cheapo-friendly activities. Here’s a list of a few of them that are sure to keep you entertained, with a few crowns left over to spare. 1. Prague Zoo – Lions and tigers » Read more

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Posted in Czech Republic, Other, Prague, tips, Travel Smarts
Dublin Report: 4 ways to keep it cheap

Dublin Report: 4 ways to keep it cheap

By Jessica Colley in Dublin— Summer travel can be one of the most challenging for Cheapos in Dublin—when the sun is shining and loads of people are traveling budgets can skyrocket. Yet with a few tips, there are many ways to beat the crowds and keep your wallet full. Here are a few tried-and-tested tips » Read more

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Posted in Dublin, Free Stuff, Ireland, Money Matters, Practical Info, tips, Trip Planning, Wandering Cheapos
Barcelona: 5 Park Güell survival tips

Barcelona: 5 Park Güell survival tips

By Regina W. Bryan in Barcelona— In my six years in Barcelona I’ve been to Park Güell twice. Both times when I have gone up there I’ve promised to come more often because it really is a fabulous park, but the bus ride is so long to get up there that I rarely follow through. » Read more

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Posted in Art, Barcelona, Outdoors, Parks, Spain, tips
Tipping in Amsterdam: How much to tip in restaurants, bars and cafes

Tipping in Amsterdam: How much to tip in restaurants, bars and cafes

By Audrey Sykes in Amsterdam— Tipping abroad can be confusing, especially when you’re on a whirl-winded European trip that takes you into and out of different countries with different customs. Often travelers tip too much, or to little, and rarely the right amount at the right time. How much should you tip in Amsterdam? Learn » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Ask the Cheapos, Bars, Drinks, Food, Local Customs, Money Matters, Netherlands, Restaurants, tips