This land of natural wonders and warm, friendly cafes is never cheaper or less crowded than in winter.

The Frugal Traveler wanders, chats and even crashes his way into Eternal City bargains.

On his first trip to the Russian city, the Frugal Traveler scores two deals from the Hermitage, finds ideal budget boxers and does a shot to get a shot.

How to be frugal in a region where a fast-food meal for one goes for $23? Six lessons learned the hard way.

In northern Finland, the Frugal Traveler spots reindeer everywhere and listens to a form of singing that falls between a chant and a yodel.

The Frugal Traveler asked locals in Helsinki where to go. Here’s where they sent him.

On a trip devised by a Times reader, the Frugal Traveler camps in a questionable spot and solves a mystery.

The Frugal Traveler hits two very different, very affordable festivals in Sweden, taking in the Alabama Lovesnakes and a wedding along the way.

On a visit to Norway’s remote Lofoten Islands, the Frugal Traveler finds perpetual daylight, whale steaks and plenty of friendly Norwegians. But what about bargains?

Joining up with his parents in rural Norway, the Frugal Traveler explores fjords and the Vega Archipelago — and probes the meaning of the question, “Are you happy?”