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Crowd at the Stadio Olympico
A crowd at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. Photo: KingPenguin1029

Rome: Understanding soccer in Rome — and how to get tickets

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Ask almost any Italian and they’ll tell you there are only two things in life that they cannot do without: coffee and calcio (soccer). Right up there with coffee, calcio in Italy is definitely much more than a game. It’s a passion. Italians eat, breathe and live soccer. There are » Read more

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Posted in Events, Italy, Rome, Sports
Rome: 25 free things to see and do

Rome: 25 free things to see and do

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Though Rome is one of the most expensive cities in Europe, there are plenty of things to see and do in the capital that won’t break the bank. Here’s a list of 25 activities that won’t cost one euro cent: 1) Churches: Some of Rome’s finest artwork and architectural design on » Read more

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Posted in Free Stuff, Italy, Rome
New trains, new routes: exploring Europe by rail in 2011

New trains, new routes: exploring Europe by rail in 2011

By Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries— The big rail news in Europe this past week has been the successful launch of a new direct train service from Moscow to Nice, restoring a link between the Russian capital and the French Riviera that has not operated since before the First World War. Routed via Minsk, Warsaw, » Read more

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Posted in Austria, Eastern Europe, Europe, Finland, Florence, France, Germany, Hamburg, hidden europe, Innsbruck, Italy, Munich, Nice, Paris, Practical Info, Rome, Spain, St. Petersburg, Train, Trend Update, Venice, Vienna
Rome: Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and medical help for tourists

Rome: Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and medical help for tourists

By Nicole Arriaga in Rome— Getting sick while on vacation is the pits. Not knowing where to go or who to turn to for medical attention just isn’t fun. Luckily when visiting Rome, if you find yourself in this situation, you won’t be left to fend for yourself.  There are several services and clinics where tourists can » Read more

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Posted in Health, Italy, Practical Info, Rome, tips
Rome: Tips for exploring Rome’s outdoor markets

Rome: Tips for exploring Rome’s outdoor markets

While it’s not hard to find a supermarket in Rome that carries all of the essentials on your grocery list, there’s nothing like scouring a mercato all’aperto (an open-air or farmers’ market) for the freshest fruits and veggies. Ah, yes. Shopping at these markets is a real Roman rite of passage and the perfect chance to » Read more

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Posted in Food, Italy, Local Customs, Rome, tips
Rome: 3 Bars that serve up great views

Rome: 3 Bars that serve up great views

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

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Posted in Bars, Food, Italy, Nightlife, Rome, summer, tips
Rome Cheap Eat: “Pizza al Taglio” shops

Rome Cheap Eat: “Pizza al Taglio” shops

It’s lunchtime in Rome and you’re on the hunt for a quick bite on a budget. Where to turn? When I have friends in town and I feel like taking them for a fast and simple lunch, I take them straight to a “pizza al taglio” (pizza by the slice) shop. Lunch by the slice Simply » Read more

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Posted in Food, Italy, Rome
Inside the Cheapo 100: What exactly is a “Super Cheapo” hotel?

Inside the Cheapo 100: What exactly is a “Super Cheapo” hotel?

Last month we announced our “Cheapo 100″ list of our favorite cheap hotels in Europe. These 100 hotels were chosen from 20 cities and selected for five categories, including “Best Location”, “Best Budget Theme”, “Best Budget Style”, “Best B&B or Pension” and “Best Super Cheapo”. But what exactly is a “Super Cheapo”? Is it simply » Read more

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Posted in Ask the Cheapos, Berlin, Cheap Hotels, Cheapos at work, Hostels, hotel crush, London, News, Paris, Practical Info, Rome, Travel Smarts, Venice
Rome Contest: Share your best budget meal

Rome Contest: Share your best budget meal

Italian food and the Eternal City—what could be wrong? Um, costly dinners, for one thing. Rome is no stranger to overpriced restaurants catering to tourists. But this doesn’t mean you have to shell out for tasty Italian fare. A first step toward finding a cheap meal is heading beyond the historic center. The closer to » Read more

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Posted in Food, Italy, Money Matters, Rome, tips, Travel Smarts
The Cheapo 100: Our favorite budget hotels in Europe

The Cheapo 100: Our favorite budget hotels in Europe

June 15, 2010. Here at EuroCheapo, we’re obviously big fans of budget hotels. But we’re even bigger fans of budget hotels with that “special something.” In our 29 city guides, you’ll find more than 1,200 reviews of budget-friendly hotels, each one inspected and photographed by one of our editors. Some are listed simply because they’re cheap » Read more

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