Yesterday, I got a call from a friend in Ljubljana, asking if my family and I were OK, and if we still had food and shelter. He sounded sure I had already lost my job, and offered to help. At first I did not understand what he was talking about: for ...

Saavy travellers know how to suck it up and tighten the belt when they need a Europe fix, says the European Travel Commission. "Europeans are typically more economical. Learning their tricks can save travellers a bundle." Here are some insiders' tips ...