Florence: Buy your wine like the locals… on tap!
By Taylor Zerbey— Florence is a wine lover’s paradise, offering amazing wines from all over Tuscany and Italy at low prices that could even shock a Cheapo. One way to enjoy wine and beer at even...
View Article5 reasons to visit the Bokbier Festival in Amsterdam, the Dutch Oktoberfest
The largest beer festival in the Netherlands takes place in Amsterdam every autumn and celebrates the release of bok beer, a dark seasonal lager. This year marks the 36th annual Bokbier Festival on...
View ArticleReport from Oktoberfest: A guide to the tents, tastes, and trends
One week down, one more to go at Bavaria’s Oktoberfest. My dispatch is here to help those still on the Munich mission find their place. No matter which tent you end up in, beer will be €10 a pop and...
View ArticleCraft beer in Barcelona: Breweries, festivals, bars and where to stay
Spring is here and powdery-pink blossoms hang heavy from trees in Barcelona’s parks. Although it won’t be swimming weather (by local standards anyway) until May, March and April bring sunnier skies,...
View ArticleEveryone is high in Amsterdam – and 5 other myths about the city debunked
Parisians are rude, London is expensive and everyone in Barcelona washes down a huge paella with a liter of sangria. While European stereotypes live off of exaggeration, there’s always a hint of truth...
View ArticleLayover in Munich? Hit the airport’s beer garden!
Flying through Munich and have a couple of hours to spare before your flight? Sounds like it’s time to hit the airport’s beloved “Airbräu” beer garden! Airport bars and lounges are nothing new, of...
View ArticleParis: A guide to ordering beer in France
While you may think of France as a place for only wine lovers, beer drinkers can be seen sipping away on just about any terrasse you come across in Paris. Available pretty much everywhere, beer is just...
View ArticleLille, France: How to enjoy the city’s famous beer culture for less
If Bordeaux holds the title for the capital of wine, then Lille — and the rest of the north — is without a doubt France’s capital of beer! This may not be a surprise knowing that Lille brushes...
View Article10 Reasons to Visit the North of France for Budget Travelers
It goes without saying that France boasts some of the most diverse and picturesque provinces of Europe. Between the beauty and vibrancy of Paris, the impressive chateaus of the Loire Valley, the sunny...
View ArticleDublin Budget Tips: 5 simple ways to save
Dublin is known as a wildly expensive city where hotels and eating out can cost you a small fortune if you’re not careful. Although that reputation is well deserved, Cheapos shouldn’t just cross it off...
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