The Hirschgarten is one of the world's largest biergartens. Photo: Giesing
Aside from the famous two-week Oktoberfest beer bender, brew culture in Munich flows year-round. When the weather is sunny and warm, the locals descend upon Biergartens, although residents often opt for less touristy options than, say, the English Gardens. Here are three beer gardens that are very popular with Munich’s locals, all of them ready to pour » Read more
Madrid's Cine Doré offers films for €2.50! Photo by SantiMD.
Madrid is known for its great nightlife — from thumping clubs to tapas bars. But did you know that the city also offers its share of Cheapo-friendly nighttime entertainment options? Here are some of our favorite spots for finding film and music in Madrid. Cine Doré Tuesday – Sunday Calle de Santa Isabel 3 28012 Madrid, Spain +34 » Read more
The Little Mermaid statue at the Copenhagen Harbor. Photo by StePagna.
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 in Denmark. 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 the » Read more
The Picasso Museum is closed through 2012. Photo by Madhatrk.
As is true for museums in all cities, it’s sometimes necessary for museums in Paris to shut their doors for renovations or just to get the works back in peak condition. But what’s a Cheapo to do when that happens during your visit? Though these three museums and museum wings may be closed for the » Read more
The scene at Nystekt Strömming near Slussen Station. Photo by sebilden.
Just outside of the Slussen subway station on Södermalmstorg is a small trailer selling fried fish on hard bread. Not convinced yet, Cheapos? Well, it just happens to be one of the best lunch deals in all of Stockholm. Knäckis at Nystekt Strömming Throughout Stockholm, Nystekt Strömming is known as a great place to grab a » Read more
A statue in front of Humboldt University in Berlin. Photo: Edwin
With Berlin’s three public universities—Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University), Freie Universität (Free University), and Technische Universität (Technical University)—and dozens of private colleges, Germany’s capital is crawling with students studying everything from “Kunst” (art) to “Wirtschaft” (business). With the oldest of the three, Humboldt, in the midst of a 200th-anniversary celebration, it’s a great time to get » Read more
Repainting the Eiffel Tower. Photo by Theodora Brack.
Reflecting recently on the grace and beauty of the Eiffel Tower on her 120th birthday, I stopped to consider how she still looks so smart. After all, sight-seeing during the rainy winter months in Paris can wreak havoc on the complexion! So how has she managed to look so good after standing around for 120 years? But » Read more
A view of Lake Albano at Castel Gandolfo. Photos by Claire Chaffey.
As the age old saying goes, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Many Romans (the Pope included) who have tired of eating glorious food, sipping on a hearty red, and throwing down a few espressos head for the hills. Literally. More specifically, they get themselves to one or more of the tiny villages, » Read more
Stunning views during a canal cruise. Photo: Maria Eklind
You’ve walked through the charming little streets of Amsterdam, but have you explored the city’s charming waterways? Sure you can (and will!) walk them, but cruising down the canals on a boat is a fun and exciting way to soak up a bit of the Dutch culture. After all, canal cruising was the preferred means of travel for » Read more
The lovely town square at Horsovsky Tyn. Photos © hidden europe.
Many tourists have a natural herding instinct. (Not you, of course, as you’re surely more discriminating than the average traveler!) However, the overwhelming majority of North Americans visiting the Czech Republic sadly still stay only in Prague. Until this year, Eurail train passes did not even include the Czech Republic—although holders of Eurail passes valid » Read more
Waiting for the Metro in Barcelona. Photo by Jamison.
Barcelona is small enough that you can walk most places, but big enough that you will probably want to hop on the Metro or grab a ride at some point. Here’s the scoop on how to navigate Barcelona on a budget. Metro The Metro is the fastest way to get from point A to point » Read more
Watch out for bracelet "sellers" on the steps of Sacre Coeur. Photo: Tony Birrer
Sure, we all know Paris is a big city with it’s fair share of petty crime – even the announcements in the Metro stations warn tourists to “faire attention aux pickpockets.” But aside from just generally watching your wallet or purse, there are a number of scams typically used on tourists in Paris. They should » Read more
The Teatro Metropolitan. Photos by Claire Chaffey.
Undeniably, Rome is a remarkable city with a thousand things to see and do. It’s not difficult to spend an entire day pounding the cobblestones taking in all that there is to experience. So when night falls, it’s often nice to just chill out and let yourself be entertained. Here are some of the best » Read more
Face the Oktoberfest crowds with confidence. Photo by Joachin S. Müller.
Six million people rush to Munich for Oktoberfest each year to guzzle beer out of giant mugs. This cultural experience known for delicious brew can easily bring confusion or headaches (or both) for tourists attending the event for the first time. I’ve spent the past two weeks in Munich watching the city prepare for, and » Read more
Gather around, my fellow multitasking “Puces de Paris” junkies. Here’s a twofer for you: a hot “flea market sandwich” with a virtually free bus tour filling in between. Tous à bord! Two flea markets and a Paris city tour My name is Theadora and I am addicted to flea markets in Paris. One is never » Read more
Ancient ruins in Ostia Antica. All photos by Claire Chaffey.
Ostia Antica, one of Italy’s most interesting and best-preserved archaeological sites, is also one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Well, that’s certainly the impression one gets when arriving there, due to the distinctly unusual tranquility of the place, and the conspicuous lack of tour groups, roving guides, and buses. Considering that Ostia Antica is only a 30-minute train » Read more
The Flying Pig Downtown Bar. Photo by nicasaurusrex.
It’s been a tiring day of sightseeing and you’re all set to grab a beer or two. Luckily, Amsterdam’s streets are sprinkled with cafés and bars that cater to the tastes of various travelers. Here are five pubs and cafés that offer drinks and snacks at attractive prices. 1. Cafe Belgique Gravenstraat 2 Located at » Read more
Grocery shopping in Barcelona. Photo: Unsplash
There are two aspects of traveling in Barcelona that are particularly hard on the pocketbook: hotels and eating out. (EuroCheapo already has you covered on the cheap hotel front.) Even though Barcelona offers a fair amount of cheap eateries, eating out three times a day adds up. Instead of hitting up a café or restaurant, consider » Read more
Cervecería 100 Montaditos serves cheap sandwiches. Photo by Infollatus.
Although Madrid is a pricey city, there are still many restaurants that offer up great food at a low, low, price! From €1 sandwiches to prix fixe Argentinean dinners under €20, Madrid has your tastes (and your wallet) covered. Below you’ll find five of our favorite cheap Madrid restaurants. Glorieta de Montera Caballero de Gracia, » Read more
Signs guide the way outside London. All photos by Justin Bergman.
Getting out of London is remarkably easy. Sure, unless you’re taking a train, you do have to wind your way through the endless suburbs first. But once you cross the busy M-25 ring road, the scenery changes dramatically. Suddenly, you’re in the English countryside of Jane Austen novels. The best way to explore the bucolic » Read more
The Sant Eustachio caffe. Photos by Claire Chaffey.
When it comes to coffee, the Italians pretty much have it down pat. Like fashion, food and football, coffee is an art, a matter of national pride, and a daily ritual which is taken very, very seriously. It is actually quite hard to find a bad coffee in Rome. What is more difficult, however, is » Read more
A stretch of the wall at the East Side Gallery. Photo: Jeanne Menjoulet
On November 9, thousands of Berliners, visitors, and VIPs, including Kofi Annan and Mikhail Gorbachev, will gather at the base of the Brandenburg Gate to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. But you don’t have to wait until the action-packed Fest der Freiheit (Festival of Freedom) to pay tribute to » Read more
Dining with the locals at Al Peperoncino. Photos by Claire Chaffey.
When in Rome, want to eat like an Italian with the Italians? Want to escape overpriced tourist menus? Want to experience authentic Italian cuisine at the right price? Well, why not take the metro out of the historic centre and dine in the spots that only the locals know about! Here are three absolute gems that are » Read more
The hills of Fiesole. Photo: Maarten
Florence—architectural empress, city of beauty, city of love. Florence—city of body jams, packed piazzas, and tourist traps. The hoards of keen tourists can be exhausting and if you’re like me, you just want a little patch of peace from time to time to re-sharpen your explorer senses. Enter Fiesole, a charming village on Florence’s doorstep. » Read more
Affordable dining at "Little Georgia." Photo by AceDiscovery
Fear not, Cheapos, London is not going to drain your wallet when it comes to food. Sure, you can easily blow $200-300 on dinner at one of Gordon Ramsay’s famous restaurants, but you might be bitterly disappointed the star chef’s London venues were just trashed by the Harden’s London Restaurants guide as being “dreary” and » Read more
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