September 7, 2011
hiddeneurope
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
Posted in Berlin, Copenhagen, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, hidden europe, Moscow, News, Paris, Prague, round-up, Salzburg, Train, Ukraine, Vienna, Zurich
April 6, 2011
hiddeneurope
Europe’s spring airline schedules came into effect last week, so in this travel brief we take a look at what’s new in the skies over Europe for the 2011 peak season. A new airline takes off from Vienna Our prize for the zaniest airline name in the new schedules goes to People’s Viennaline, a start-up » Read more
Posted in Airlines, Airports, Budget Air Travel, Denmark, easyjet, hidden europe, Kosovo, Macedonia, plane, Ryanair, Switzerland, Vienna
October 5, 2010
hiddeneurope
By Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries— It is now more than three years since Pete Meyers wrote one of EuroCheapo’s most popular blog posts, his oft-quoted and much-admired London to Paris for Ten Quid. So, ever anxious to get a little glory by association with successful writers, we’ve been checking out whether it is still » Read more
Posted in Amsterdam, Berlin, Budapest, Budget Deals, Europe, France, hidden europe, London, Money Matters, Munich, Paris, round-up, transportation, Trend Update, Trip Planning, United Kingdom, Vienna
September 27, 2010
hiddeneurope
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
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
July 13, 2010
hiddeneurope
There are some occasions on trips through Europe when you just know that a car is essential, but with European fuel prices through the roof, and automobile rental companies sometimes levying draconian one-way drop charges (especially for international journeys), many folks are naturally wary about opting for a vehicle. European car trains can, however, play » Read more
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Austria, Europe, France, Germany, hidden europe, Italy, Practical Info, tips, Train, transportation, Travel Smarts, Turkey, Vienna
June 14, 2010
Pete Meyers
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
Posted in Amsterdam, Ask the Cheapos, Barcelona, Berlin, Cheap Hotels, CheapoNews, Cheapos at work, Florence, Hostels, hotel crush, Italy, London, Nice, Paris, Prague, Riga, Rome, Stockholm, Venice, Vienna
May 18, 2010
Sarah Silbert
Perhaps due to its lively student population, Vienna is rife with inexpensive eating options. In addition to the ubiquitous Döner Kebab, you’ll find cheap pizza, traditional Austrian food and more than a few vegetarian options. Our five cheap picks run the gamut from cozy pub grub to pay-what-you-wish Pakistani fare. 1. Esterházykeller Naglergasse 9 Neighborhood: » Read more