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The Paris to Venice overnight train will now leave from Gare de Lyon, above. Photo: Hellebardius

European Train Schedules: New trains for 2012

Europe’s new rail schedules come into effect on Sunday December 11, 2011. And these new schedules will, for the most part, apply through December 2012. The latest monthly edition (dated December 2011) of the Thomas Cook European Rail Timetable has just landed on our desks, and we’ve been taking a peek at what rail travelers » Read more

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Posted in Belarus, Budapest, Copenhagen, Denmark, France, hidden europe, Madrid, News, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Train, transportation
From Britain to the Continent: North Sea Ferries

From Britain to the Continent: North Sea Ferries

Last week, we looked at ferry services that make the short hop over the Strait of Dover, linking the English ports of Dover and Ramsgate with nearby France and Belgium. These are great options if you are based in southeast England, bound for the near-continent and do not fancy the prospect of a longer ferry » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam, Belgium, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe, Germany, Hamburg, hidden europe, London, Netherlands, transportation, Trip Planning, United Kingdom
Europe Rail Update – Fall 2011: Moscow to Paris rumors

Europe Rail Update – Fall 2011: Moscow to Paris rumors

European rail operators revise their schedules from time to time, most frequently to reflect changing patterns of demand, to serve new routes or to react to new competition. Let’s take a look at what might be in the offing with the next major round of scheduled changes in December 2011. The new timetables come into » Read more

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Posted in Berlin, Copenhagen, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, hidden europe, Moscow, News, Paris, Prague, round-up, Salzburg, Train, Ukraine, Vienna, Zurich
Copenhagen: A day out with 160 kroner (€21)

Copenhagen: A day out with 160 kroner (€21)

By C.H. Kwak— After attending TBEX in Copenhagen this month, I found myself left with only 160 Krona and one more day to go. That’s about €21—chump change in a Scandinavian city. But I didn’t feel like paying an ATM transaction fee again, and my credit card seemed to have developed a mysterious PIN overnight. » Read more

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Posted in Cheapo night out, Cheapos at work, Copenhagen, Denmark, Free Stuff, Wandering Cheapos
Apes and Architecture: Europe’s most stunning zoos

Apes and Architecture: Europe’s most stunning zoos

Most folk have definite views about zoos, and any mention inevitably brings out a string of arguments for and against the incarceration of animals. But there are other reasons for going to zoos beyond watching wild cats, apes and okapi. Zoos are great spots for people watching and, for anyone with even only a passing » Read more

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Posted in Austria, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe, Exhibitions, hidden europe, Innsbruck, London, tips, United Kingdom
Across Europe by Bus: Eurolines and other bus options

Across Europe by Bus: Eurolines and other bus options

Last month’s air travel mayhem across much of northern and central Europe prompted many travelers to rediscover long-distance bus travel. Networks such as those managed by Deutsche Touring and Eurolines suddenly found their services much in demand. Although in practice Eurolines’ routes are operated by more than 30 independent companies, the Eurolines web portal allows » Read more

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Posted in Alternative Transportation, Amsterdam, Berlin, Budget Deals, Bus, Copenhagen, Estonia, Europe, Germany, hidden europe, Latvia, London, Prague, Riga, Tallinn, tips, Trip Planning, Vilnius
Copenhagen Nightlife: Where to dance and drink on the cheap

Copenhagen Nightlife: Where to dance and drink on the cheap

Like all other expenses in Copenhagen, a night out can really add up. In a city where a pint of beer can run $10, what’s a Cheapo to do? Flock to these affordable dancing and drinking spots, of course! Ideal Bar at VEGA Enghavevej 40, 1674 København One of the Copenhagen’s most high-profile clubs, VEGA » Read more

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Posted in Bars, Cheapo night out, Copenhagen, Denmark, Entertainment, fun, Nightlife
Copenhagen: 7 questions for our hotel reviewer, Sarah Silbert

Copenhagen: 7 questions for our hotel reviewer, Sarah Silbert

We were very pleased to update our Copenhagen hotel reviews yesterday, adding several new budget hotel picks, and refreshing our existing listings. Sarah Silbert, our “listings guru” in the New York office, visited Copenhagen last month to tackle the job. We sat down with her this morning to learn more about her trip. As a first-time » Read more

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Posted in 4 Cheapo Questions For..., Ask the Cheapos, Cheapos at work, Copenhagen, Denmark, Food, Practical Info
Copenhagen Freebie: The Little Mermaid beckons (with a fascinating history!)

Copenhagen Freebie: The Little Mermaid beckons (with a fascinating history!)

By Sarah Silbert– Today, I take off for a 20 day-trip to Europe. Aside from visits to Berlin, Helsinki, and Stockholm, I’ll be updating EuroCheapo’s Copenhagen guide. I’m really thrilled to visit this Scandinavian capital. There are many reasons I’m excited to visit Copenhagen: the smorrebrod, the bicycling, the Danish design! But I’m particularly looking forward to stopping by » Read more

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Posted in Copenhagen, Denmark, Free Stuff, Local Objects
Cheapo Flight Insider: A Tale of four airlines

Cheapo Flight Insider: A Tale of four airlines

Two weeks in the Nordic countries visiting friends in familiar cities and discovering new territory required me to rely heavily on airplanes as well as trains to get around. I took five flights during my trip: Stockholm to Helsinki; Helsinki to Copenhagen; Copenhagen to the Faroe Islands; Faroe Islands to Copenhagen; and Copenhagen to Stockholm. » Read more

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Posted in Budget Air Travel, Copenhagen, Denmark, Finland, plane, Stockholm