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Buy a day ticket for the tram, or bike around Amsterdam to save time. Photo: Malingering
Buy a day ticket for the tram, or bike around Amsterdam to save time. Photo: Malingering

Amsterdam: 10 easy ways to save time when visiting

By Audrey Sykes in Amsterdam— Even during the off season Amsterdam is a busy place. Lines for museums are common, stuffy buses are all too familiar, and traveling in and out of the city can take some time. Here are 10 ways to keep you from playing the waiting game and make the most out » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Practical Info, Trip Planning
European Rail Services: Big changes in Greece

European Rail Services: Big changes in Greece

Cast back to just 18 months ago, and the departure boards at Thessaloniki railway station were rather interesting. The city boasted direct train services to ten different European countries. In those days, one could hop aboard a train in Thessaloniki and travel, without once having to change trains, to distant Prague and even-further-distant Moscow. No » Read more

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Posted in Athens, Bulgaria, Greece, hidden europe, Macedonia, Practical Info, Train, transportation, Trip Planning, Turkey
20 free things to do in Amsterdam

20 free things to do in Amsterdam

By Audrey Sykes in Amsterdam— Amsterdam isn’t the cheapest destination in Europe, but there are ways to get around the tourist prices. In fact, it’s easy to find freebies left and right in the city. Here’s a checklist of 20 great ideas for a free day in Amsterdam: 1. Start with a free map Free » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Cheapo night out, Entertainment, Free Stuff, Netherlands, Performance, Trip Planning
Eurolines: International coach journeys in Europe

Eurolines: International coach journeys in Europe

Last month, EuroCheapo chief Tom Meyers popped the train versus plane question…. does the savvy traveler fly or take the train around Europe? But it is not a straight either / or choice. Many leisure travelers, and many business types too, realize that long-distance coaches present a credible alternative to air or rail travel on » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Amsterdam, Bus, hidden europe, Lisbon, London, Macedonia, Paris, Riga, Switzerland, Tallinn, transportation, Trip Planning, United Kingdom, Vilnius
London: Which neighborhood is right for your trip?

London: Which neighborhood is right for your trip?

By Nina Derham in London— Choosing accommodation in London can be tricky. The city is so vast that if you are on the hunt for cheap accommodation, you run the risk of ending up a long way from the main sights and spending the majority of your visit battling with the Tube! Trust me, nobody » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, London, Neighborhood, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
Dublin’s Rainy Days: What to do in Dublin when it rains

Dublin’s Rainy Days: What to do in Dublin when it rains

By Jessica Colley— Expect rain in Dublin. A trip that lasts a day or longer will inevitably include a little rain, a short shower, or as the Irish say, a “soft day” of persistent mist that isn’t quite strong enough to warrant the opening of an umbrella. Locals are thankful for any sunny days that » Read more

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Posted in Dublin, Ireland, Museums, Trip Planning
Paris Prices: The maximum we’d pay for everyday items

Paris Prices: The maximum we’d pay for everyday items

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Sometimes when I hear what people spend on certain items in Paris, I can’t help but feel a little depressed, especially if they tell me they’re on a budget. Splurge items aside, there are limits to what I’ll pay on everyday items (mostly in order to afford the aforementioned splurges–I’m » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Bars, Cheapo night out, France, Money Matters, Paris, Travel Smarts, Trip Planning
London: 3 budget hotels with amazing locations

London: 3 budget hotels with amazing locations

By Nina Derham in London— When I scoured the streets of London hunting down the best affordable hotels, B&B’s and hostels for EuroCheapo’s London hotel guide, I was constantly amazed by many of their brilliant locations. Most people expect to pay dearly to stay in central London, but if you know where to look, there » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Hostels, hotel crush, Hotels, London, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
London in the Rain: 5 cheap things to do on those rainy days

London in the Rain: 5 cheap things to do on those rainy days

By Nina Derham in London— The bitter truth is that London is never short of rainy days, meaning that popular cheapo activities such as picnics in parks and city walks may well have to be called off. The good news is that the city is jam-packed with fun, wallet-friendly things to do under cover! Here » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, London, Outdoors, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
San Francisco: 5 popular activities that aren’t “tourist traps”

San Francisco: 5 popular activities that aren’t “tourist traps”

By Spencer Spellman in San Francisco— As one of the most popular destinations in the U.S., it’s no surprise that San Francisco is full of popular tourist attractions, some of which are best avoided. Some are decidedly underwhelming and some are overpriced. There are, of course, some very famous attractions that you shouldn’t pass up, » Read more

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Posted in Practical Info, San Francisco, Trip Planning, United States