As the temperatures start to rise in Barcelona and across Spain, so do the crowds and the prices. As a result, competition for hotels can get a little tough. But fear not Cheapos, because we’ve compiled the dates you need to pay attention to, so you can plan your trip with a little less stress and more money in your pocket. When to visit Barcelona Easter Holidays during April Spring break in Spain happens during Easter Holy Week. Each year the spring break dates change, and this year it comes late enough to promise (hopefully) sunny weather and Mediterranean swimming for the brave. Oftentimes ..read more

I’ve said many times that I don’t swim in the waters splashing up on Barcelona’s beaches. I spend a lot of time along the city’s shoreline but rarely in a bathing suit. Some of my friends swim in Barcelona’s stretch of Med regularly and they think I’m overly concerned. Am I? When it comes down to it, I don’t like swimming with plastic bags and other things that I won’t describe here. So, when I go to the beach to take the waters, I head out of Barcelona. Here are a few swim-friendly destinations I’d stick a big toe in: Best beaches near Barcelona Sitges I’ll admit that Sitges beaches are a bit ..read more

Cheapos traveling throughout Europe delight upon arriving to Berlin — after weeks of spending mad cash on “cheap” eats, from $7.50 falafels in France to $10 hot dogs in Scandinavia, Berlin offers budget travelers’ pocketbooks a reprieve. Throughout the city, you’ll have no problem finding delicious meal deals, like a döner kebap piled with fresh toppings for under €3! Armed with a €1 beer from the next-door “Späti,” you’ll enjoy every bite and look like a local while hunched over your food on the nearest bench. So grab some extra napkins and belly up to the bar. Here’s a primer on Berlin ..read more

Amsterdam isn’t the most expensive city in Europe (we’re looking at you London!), but it’s certainly not the cheapest. When visiting Amsterdam, you can expect to pay a little bit more for all of the essentials than you would in a place like Italy or Spain. Luckily, with a little bit of planning and know-how, a visitor can easily keep to a budget in Amsterdam. Amsterdam on a budget: 10 simple ways to save Here are 10 ways to make that happen: 1. Avoid taxis if you can Amsterdam is small and walkable, and public transport covers all areas of the city. A cab ride that costs you €20 to Museum Squa ..read more

London is expensive! It would be folly to try to pretend otherwise. But a visit shouldn’t have to destroy your bank account at home. In early 2023, there are two cross-cutting factors at play. Let’s start with the good news for visitors. The pound is historically pretty weak at the moment, which means that, at the moment at least, day to day costs in the city are roughly comparable to costs in big American cities and most western European cities of note. The bad news is that inflation is worse in the U.K. than just about anywhere else right now, so prices — especially prices for food and other ..read more

From small family-run hotels to international hotel chains, France’s hotel scene has something for every type of traveler. At EuroCheapo, our goal is to help our readers find the best cheap hotels in France, from independent hotels to B&Bs, pensions, country inns and surprise-free French budget hotel chains. Before you hit “book” and reserve your hotels for your upcoming trip, keep the following tips in mind in order to score the best rate possible. After all, you’ll sleep tighter when you save a few euros. How to find cheap hotels in France Ready to save? Check out the following advice to ..read more

Tourist traps exist in popular destinations around the world, but you don’t have to fall for them. Tourist traps in Greece may be enticing, but they can cost a pretty penny and waste your time when you could be exploring more of this beautiful country. From keeping Santorini off of your itinerary to catching views of the Parthenon without getting stuck in a crowd, here are 10 tourist traps in Greece to avoid on your visit (plus some better things to see, do, and eat instead!). Take a bus instead of a cab from the airport. Photo: Nick Night 1. Don’t take a cab from the airport Take the X95 bu ..read more

Greater London boasts a striking 3,000 public open spaces across 32 boroughs and the City of London. During the worst of the pandemic, London parks served an extraordinarily important function for locals. They were places where people could be active outside, places where some semblance of normalcy could be staked. Happily, you don’t have to wait for the next pandemic to appreciate these parks. Most visitors are familiar with London’s most famous parks, among these, Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park, and the Regent’s Park. These parks are four of London’s eight Royal Parks, which means th ..read more

You’ve hopped off the plane after a long journey, settled into your hotel, and maybe even explored a museum or two. Then, as you’re testing before seeing a certain attraction or packing up to head home, it happens — your COVID-19 test turns up positive. What do you do if you end up with Covid while traveling? Don’t panic. Stay calm and, before you start feeling too exhausted or ill from the virus, take some precautions to keep those around you safe. Editor’s Note: Globally, rules and guidelines around Covid are changing frequently. Be sure to check the CDC, World Health Organization ..read more

Watch out, world — there’s a new budget airline in town. Norse Atlantic Airways is offering flights from two major airport hubs in the U.S., New York City’s JFK and Los Angeles’ LAX, to Berlin (BER) for as low as $132 for a one-way ticket. Flights from these hubs begin August 18, 2022. Norse Atlantic Airways flights Budget travelers can fly out from JFK to Berlin daily. Flights leave LAX to Berlin three times per week. With newly established partnerships with easyJet, Norwegian and Spirit Airlines, Norse Atlantic Airways will also be expanding its offerings to provide over 600 weekly connectio ..read more