Kiskunmajsa in the south of Hungary. Here you can relax in 20 hectares of landscaped park, bathe in both clear and brown mineral waters, swim in the sandy-shored lake, strengthen your immune system in the sauna and jacuzzi, enjoy the four large water slides, and even play giant chess or mini golf—all for the unprincely » Read more
A 45-year old man in Belfast has been accused of stealing bras, knickers, suspender belts, and stockings from an Orchid lingerie shop. Disguised in a wig, hat and glasses, the defendant claims it “could be right” that Beho, a female elf character he plays in the role-playing game Shadowrun, intended to rob the shop. Funny, » Read more
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Q. I’ve heard that it’s possible to rent an apartment in Paris for much less than you’d pay for a hotel. Is this true? Where can I find these apartments? Do you recommend this option? Thanks for your help. Joe H., Washington, DC. A. You’re on to something, Joe! Apartment rentals throughout Europe can be » Read more
photograph by Melanie Clatanoff Finally, a decent bar on the rue de Rivoli! The Benjamin is a typical French café with a downright decent happy hour. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every night, all cocktails are 50% off. The two-person cocktails are the best deal. They normally cost an outrageous €22 (hey, this is » Read more
Charming Torcello. Photo: Graeme Churchard
The islands surrounding Venice are a godsend for travelers wanting to veer off the well-beaten Venetian path. Pack a picnic basket lunch and head over to the nearly deserted lagoon island of Torcello to relive Katharine Hepburn’s romantic picnic in the 1955 movie Summertime. You’ll get lost in Torcello’s tranquil haven of enchanting rose gardens » Read more
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We asked you for your best London budget tips and you provided! Thanks! Our winning tip was provided by Dan F., who lives and works in London. “Everyone in London gets around with an ‘Oyster card.’ The cards don’t cost anything to use and they get you major discounts on all public transportation in London.” » Read more
photograph by Melanie Clatanoff Museums in Paris are free on the first Sunday of the month. So now that you have absolutely no excuse not to soak in a little culture, where to go? We suggest avoiding the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay, where there will be a herd of about 6,000 fellow Cheapos standing in » Read more
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Dear EuroCheapo, Is it possible to reserve a double room for three people? There are three of us traveling to Paris in the spring. We’re friends and could easily share a double. Do you think anyone would notice or care if we snuck our third friend in? — A.H., Columbia, MO Ah yes, the old » Read more
photograph courtesy of Mor (bcnbits)
When we think of Amsterdam, romance is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. The city’s depiction in film has mostly been relegated to stories of Anne Frank, tales of horror (Hostel begins in A’dam, need we say more?) and movies detailing the, um, distinctive local merchandise (Cheech and Chong’s Still Smokin). A » Read more
Question: In which EuroCheapo city is this fountain found? photograph courtesy of Tom Meyers Hint: It ain’t in Scandinavia. Gratuitous question: How happy is this crew?
photograph courtesy of Xavi_Calvo
A fellow Cheapo wrote us recently with this question: “I’ve heard about these cheap flights (like $10 to fly from London to Florence!) that you can get around Europe. Your site seems really enthusiastic about these airlines, but a friend told me that you can only book them from Europe and you have to be » Read more
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The Gers in France’s southwest is a land of rolling hills and medieval bastide towns. Utterly unspoiled by mass tourism and sparsely populated by farmers and secondary residents from Britain and the Netherlands, the region comes alive in summer with a series of top-notch music festivals, notably Jazz in Marciac and Tempo Latino in Vic-Fezensac. In » Read more
Caravaggio is best known for rendering biblical figures in a realistic light (and for his swaggering braggadocio). His work was all but forgotten until the early 20th century. Since then, Rome has essentially become Caravaggio central. In past years, there have been many illuminating Caravaggio exhibits in Rome, namely the one held at the Ala » Read more
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Austria is entering the end of Carnival and, beginning today, will be in fasting mode. In Austria, Carnival is called Fasching. Vienna has survived this year’s Fasching more or less intact. The Vienna Opera Ball, the extensive media coverage courtesy of Paris Hilton (construction magnate Richard Lugner’s special guest this year), and the numerous balls » Read more
On the home front, the entire EuroCheapo office has been delighted by the (relatively) recent arrival of Aroma Cafe, an Israeli coffee chain, in our immediate neighborhood. The cafe’s SoHo shop is the first to open outside Israel. The strength of Israeli cafe chains is old hat at this point. The coffee is good and » Read more
Photo by Tom Meyers Mystery photo! In which city, listed on EuroCheapo, did we snap this photo? Answer. Hint: After snappin’, we did some snackin’ on reasonably-priced rotisserie chicken. De-lish. Another hint: Note the blue socks and Birkenstocks. This man fits right in. More examples.
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Sunday bar hopping in Madrid’s La Latina neighborhood is just as much a Spanish ritual as going to church was 30 years ago. Although mostly Catholic by birth, Madrileños don’t go to church on Sundays anymore. Instead, they meet with friends and family in the afternoon, bringing their children along with them into smoke-filled bars. Needless to say, » Read more
photograph courtesy of Peter Meyers We’ll admit it, we’re foodies. We love delicacies of all sorts—be they mass-produced or true gourmand-level foodstuffs. Whether it’s oddball licorice from Sweden, boxes of Finnish chocolates full of mysterious and quasi-toxic liqueurs, or staffer Laura’s butterscotch cookies, you’ll always find us snacking on something at 611 Broadway. But even we weren’t prepared for our meal at Café » Read more
Ahh, those Atlantic breezes... Photo: Pablo Sanxiao
For several years now we’ve been hearing a buzz about the rediscovery of Biarritz, the Atlantic coast beach resort town in the southwestern corner of France. Part of what makes Biarritz so interesting is its history as a tourist spot. Once Napoleon’s holiday destination of choice, Biarritz long ago lost its preeminence as a French beach resort to various Côte d’Azur » Read more
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Ok, so we’re getting hooked on travel podcasts. Dunno if that means we’re totally late to the party or if it just seems podcasts are getting better. Probably a bit of both. In any event, yesterday’s Gadling ran a post with a link to a fascinating podcast interview of Lonely Planet’s founders Tony and Maureen » Read more
This question from a EuroCheapo reader came across our desk yesterday: “Do you have any idea how I can get to Copenhagen from Madrid by train or bus? I’m looking for a cheaper alternative because flying will cost a lot more. “Is there a site I can look into? I’ve been searching online but I » Read more
Yesterday, France’s new smoking ban took affect, prohibiting smoking in all public places in the historically smoke-friendly country. Recognizing that the public might not be immediately inclined to follow the rules, the government has added some muscular penalties—anyone caught smoking in a public space will be fined €68. Failure to pay this fine within 45 » Read more
Our favorite polyglot shepherd You didn’t think we’d let the current award season pass by without creating our own EuroCheapo award category, did you? Not only do we have keen eyes for hard-to-find budget hotels, but we can spot a fine photo-op while we’re on the hunt, too. This one comes from the French Alps. » Read more
It used to be impossible to find venues in Athens playing hip-hop and R&B music. No longer. These days, there are clubs in and around Athens that play hip-hop and R&B just about every night of the week. These clubs only impose cover charges on weekend nights or if a guest DJ or a famous » Read more
As most of you know, Annie spent the last week clicking and clopping through the precious, cobbled alleyways and bridges of Venezia, hunting down new hotels to recommend. We just weren’t ready to put Venice to bed with only 45 hotel reviews. All reports indicate that she outdid herself, easily adding a couple dozen » Read more
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