Berlin: 10 tips for riding public transit like a local
Officially, the Berlin public transit goes by the rather daunting name, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, but Berliners all lovingly shorten it to BVG (beh-fow-gey). The BVG includes the U-Bahn and S-Bahn, as...
View ArticleGermany: How to explore the Black Forest on a budget
When you think of Germany, does your mind fill with thoughts of Cuckoo clocks, dense forests a la Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and a certain decadent cake made of chocolate and cherries with loads of whip...
View ArticleThe 10 best budget hotels in Berlin for 2020
Berlin has been one of Europe’s hottest budget destinations for years. With great neighborhoods, plenty of history, affordable restaurants, and a fun nightlife scene, what’s not to love for budget...
View ArticleBerlin’s Neukölln Guide: The ultimate cheapo food and drink guide
Ten years ago, Neukölln was one of Berlin’s major Problemkieze, a working class neighborhood more known for urban grit than as a popular tourist destination. But the neighborhood wasn’t without its...
View ArticleOur favorite cheap hotels in Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf, Germany blends the fun of a big city (more than 600,000 residents) with the charms of a small town. Read all about the best things to see and do in our budget travel guide to Düsseldorf....
View ArticleThe best Sim Cards in Germany to save on your phone bill
You’re about to go on that great trip to Germany you’ve been planning for a long time. You’ve got your tickets, the hotels are booked, you’ve packed your bags, and it’s time to go. But not so fast!...
View ArticleBerlin: Mensa cafeterias dish up cheap meals
We are unapologetically fond of German cafeteria food. When visiting the German capital, we always stop for a sampling of local cuisine at one of the state-run (and subsidized) Mensa cafeterias, where...
View ArticleNew Budget Airline Norse Atlantic Offers Cheapo Flights to Berlin
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)...
View ArticleBerlin cheap eats: Döner, currywurst, and outdoor dining
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...
View ArticleBerlin Tipping Etiquette: Should you tip in Berlin?
For a long time, Berlin was notorious for outrageously bad service. You often had to practically tackle a waiter to get the bill, and bartenders could be surly just out of principle. Luckily, customer...
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