Posts by author Craig Nelson
Flying over the landscape of Iceland on Icelandair. Photo: Craig Nelson
Note: This article is part of our budget travel guide to Iceland. Searching around for cheap fights from the US to Iceland? You have several choices: Icelandair Icelandair flies directly to Reykjavik from New York, Boston, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Orlando, Seattle, and several other cities in North America. It can be a challenge to score » Read more
Florence has a surprising number of cheap and lovely hotels, including the Johanna B&B (pictured). Photos: EuroCheapo and Booking.com
Although it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Florence can be surprisingly affordable. Scattered around the city on narrow streets and down charming alleys, budget hotels still exist here, while they’ve disappeared from many other Italian cities (we’re looking at you, Venice). But can you really score a super cheap hotel » Read more
Travel insurance can help you with the financial impact of flight cancellations. Photo: Sean O'Neill
We all know that feeling. You’re planning and booking your European adventure, and when you get to the end of a big-ticket purchase (like a round-trip airline ticket to Rome or a hotel room in London) a travel insurance box pops up and asks whether you want to insure your purchase in case something goes » Read more
Jet off to Ireland for $499. Photo: James Wang
More good news from the land of travel deals: The cheap flight offers to Europe just keep on rolling in. The latest deal is for travelers looking to take off on a getaway to the Emerald Isle this winter or for spring 2017. The deal Right now, Aer Lingus is offering fares under $500 direct » Read more
The entrance to Hotel Pap a Germano.
Heading to Rome this fall or winter? You should think about it after you see this “hotel steal” we’ve come up with. Hotel Papa Germano is a cheap Rome hotel that’s one of our favorite recommendations for budget travelers to the city. And right now they have some of the cheapest rooms in our guide. Located » Read more
A double room with a balcony at Pension Mari-Luz.
Finding an affordable hotel room in Barcelona is not as easy as it used to be. As Barcelona’s popularity as a tourist destination continues to soar (with almost 9 million visitors in 2015), so do the hotel prices. Long gone are the days when you could roll into the city and find a great deal » Read more
Take off to Italy on Emirates. Photo: Alpha 350
Attention Cheapos! Here’s a deal you do not want to pass up if you were planning on going to Italy in the next six months — especially if you love to travel with a friend or family member. Right now, Emirates Airlines is offering roundtrip tickets for economy fares from New York (JFK) to Milan for » Read more
The entrance to Hotel Tiquetonne. Photo: Craig Nelson
Oh, how I love Paris. And oh, how I love Hotel Tiquetonne. If you’re looking for a charming and cheap hotel smack dab in the heart of the city, it doesn’t get more classic than this Paris budget hotel. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was stepping back to another era. Everything » Read more
The entrance to Guest House Old Plovdiv. Photo: Craig Nelson
It’s always exciting to visit a new city and stay at a new hotel — especially when it surpasses your expectations. I had heard from many people that Plovdiv was one of the gems of Bulgaria, so when I added this ancient city to my itinerary, I started searching for a hotel. You can easily find » Read more
A view from a room at the Kosovo Houses. Photo: Craig Nelson
Have you ever been to Kosovo? And no, I’m not talking about the state in the Balkans. The Kosovo I’m talking about is a tiny and picturesque Bulgarian village nestled in the Rhodope Mountains about an hour from Plovdiv and two hours from Sofia. Home to only eight permanent residents, Kosovo, Bulgaria is a beautiful but » Read more
Norwegian is launching nonstop flights to Paris. Photo: Eric Salard
Have you been patiently waiting to book that flight to Paris for your fall trip? Well, good news Cheapos! You might have hit the jackpot because Norwegian just announced a brand new route to the City of Light. Starting in July 2016, they will be launching nonstop flights on their Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes between New York » Read more
Hotel Paba is a lovely budget hotel in Rome. Photos: Booking.com
Rome is one of our favorite European cities for wandering. We love meandering along the timeworn streets of the city center, grabbing an espresso or a cheapo bite of classic Italian food along the way. It’s here, in the center of the ancient city, where history really comes alive. So when looking for a place to » Read more
Sleep cheap at The Jane Hotel in the West Village.
New York is a fun place to visit — if you can find a place to stay that doesn’t cost a fortune. A “typical” room (translation: nothing fancy) can easily run up to $300 per night, especially during the high travel season, during holidays and when big events and conferences are in town. However, it is » Read more
The lights burn even brighter (and cheaper!) in Times Square during Broadway Week. Photo: Randy L
Summer is quickly coming to an end in New York, but that means good news for fans of Broadway. Every September the city hosts Broadway Week when select shows offer 2-for-1 tickets. This year you can find 2-for-1 tickets for performances of 22 Broadway productions between September 7 and 20. See blockbusters like “Chicago”, “Phantom » Read more
Copenhagen's bike share is an easy way to explore. Photo: Comrade Foot
Copenhagen (along with Amsterdam) is known as one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities. There are as many bikes as citizens in this Scandinavian hub in Denmark. Another thing Copenhagen is famous for? Very expensive prices on everything from restaurants to taxis. However, you can still find some deals. For example, exploring the city by bike doesn’t have » Read more
Magnificent poppies at Tower of London to commemorate WWI soldiers.
You here it all the time from American travelers: “I’d love to visit London, but it’s just too expensive right now.” True, the British pound is still strong (especially compared to the plummeting euro), and the high prices on everything from eating out to taxis can add up fast. If dining at every Gordon Ramsay restaurant » Read more
Even with falling oil prices, flights to Europe from the US are still really expensive. It often seems like there’s no way around it. That’s where we come in. Our main expertise might be hotels, but we also know our way around low-cost airlines. This past fall I was able to nab a fantastic deal » Read more
The East Side Gallery aglow for the fall of the wall celebration. Photo: Craig Nelson
Twenty-five years ago on the night of November 9, 1989, Berlin witnessed the Fall of the Wall, an iconic moment for the whole world. This weekend the city was aglow with lights spread out along 15km of the wall’s former path. It was a spectacular sight to behold across Berlin, and the city held several events » Read more
A typical day in front of the Mona Lisa. Photo: Leandro N
Good news for fans of European vacations and French museums. Some of the biggest attractions in and around Paris have just announced that they will be extending their opening hours to seven days a week for a two-year trial. Starting in 2015 and running through 2017, The Louvre, the Palace of Versailles and Musée d’Orsay will » Read more
Haarlem is now an attractive destination with the I Amsterdam Card thanks to free admission at two top museums. Carol Pedro
Here at EuroCheapo, we’re always looking at discounts and deals across the continent that help you save money. A frequent topic of conversation is the popular city tourist and museum cards. There are benefits (free admissions) and disadvantages (the sometimes high cost) to each, and opinions can be divided. But it always comes down to » Read more
Select rooms at the centrally located (and affordable) Hotel Al Vagon overlook the canals. Photo: EuroCheapo
Venice is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. In one afternoon you can enjoy decadent excursions like Island hopping in the Venetian Lagoon, visiting classic art and architecture, and checking out top attractions like San Marco and Rialto Bridge. Unfortunately, the prices for everything from food and ferries to hotels and handbags » Read more
The Vienna Card offers good discounts at over 210 sites like the contemporary art musuem Kunsthalle Wien. Photo: Klasse im Garten
2014 is on track to be an exciting year in Vienna for Cheapos with a host of exciting new developments and dependable annual traditions. From an unforgettable (and free!) summer evening concert at Schönbrunn Palace’s Gardens to a brand new 48-hour tourist card that offers an incredible value, it’s time to think about adding Vienna, Austria » Read more
The historic core of beautiful Salzburg. Photo: Wolfgang Zimmel
The picture says it all. Salzburg has one of the most beautiful old towns in all of Europe that should be on every traveler’s list. It’s worth a trip here just to stroll around and experience the same beautiful streets that Mozart roamed. But there’s so much more to Austria’s 4th largest city than Mozart » Read more
Norwegian is launching budget flights this July between London and the US. Photo: Alec Wilson
Although winter has just started to set in across the US, it’s never too early to start planning your summer getaways to Europe. Of course finding a decent fare in the peak months of July and August can be a huge challenge. The days of scoring a $99 fare across the pond are mostly a » Read more
Travel from Gare de Lyon to Barcelona in 6.5 hours. Photo: Brett Hammond
Strolling through St Pancras station in London, jumping on a Eurostar train and ending up in Paris just a few hours later has quickly become a common luxury for travelers between the UK and France. Well get ready rail fans, because an enticing new high-speed route is about to launch in two of our favorite » Read more
