Budget Travel

Oct 1, 2019 • 5 min read

I was sitting on a curb eating stale french fries when I first considered that sleeping at motels might actually be cheaper than traveling in my campervan…

Sep 30, 2019 • 7 min read

Balancing Cornish pasties, ice creams, seafood and cider with refreshing swims in the Atlantic and coastal walks with spectacular views.

Sep 26, 2019 • 3 min read

Holiday operate Thomas Cook has collapsed, leaving thousands of travellers stranded. Will these mean new deals for travellers, or are prices set to rise?

Sep 25, 2019 • 6 min read

Shopping in Morocco can be daunting but with this haggling and price guide you'll get a fair deal in no time.

Sep 23, 2019 • 4 min read

With the collapse of Thomas Cook, John Walton asks: is the traditional European sun-sea-and-sand package holiday doomed?

Sep 19, 2019 • 3 min read

Without leaving the edge of Puget Sound, you can explore the best of Seattle – beyond the Space Needle, Seattle Center and Pike Place Market.

Sep 13, 2019 • 5 min read

Unexpected ‘resort fees’ at hotels often occur at the check-in counter or, even worse, at the end of a stay when a final bill is presented. Here are steps you…

Sep 13, 2019 • 8 min read

Camping can be the perfect cheap, fun weekend to spend with friends and one writers balances her budget over a long weekend in New Forest.

Sep 9, 2019 • 5 min read

Backpackers can often volunteer in exchange for accommodation when travelling. In this article we explore how artist Frankie Strand uses her art to fund her…

Sep 3, 2019 • 5 min read

Travel in November and your money could go as far as you do. Find an affordable adventure with our expert tips and recommendations.

Aug 30, 2019 • 6 min read

With pit stops in Philadelphia and Ocean City, here's what our author spent on a three day road trip to escape New York City.

Aug 22, 2019 • 5 min read

Jagged peaks, rolling hills, grand manor houses and sunny skies – the Winelands is a remarkable region to visit, and that’s before you’ve set foot in a winery.

Aug 17, 2019 • 6 min read

Almost without fail, the first thing you get asked when someone learns that you work at Lonely Planet is: 'So, do you get to travel a lot?' The reality…

Aug 15, 2019 • 5 min read

The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in…

Aug 8, 2019 • 5 min read

Amman is considered the most expensive city in the Arab world. Thankfully, it’s also home to affordable street eats (hello, fresh falafel for under one…

Aug 5, 2019 • 4 min read

$125 won’t get you to the other side of the world, but here’s 10 ways you can use a relatively small amount of money to further your travel adventures.

Jul 28, 2019 • 4 min read

Barcelona – laid-back, beautiful and right on the beach – is a great city to bring the kids.

Jul 15, 2019 • 5 min read

London may be an expensive city to live in, but there are plenty of places to visit for free. If you're travelling with kids, however, all those headline…

Jul 15, 2019 • 7 min read

With its rainbow-coloured palette of markets, mountains and monuments, India is the stuff of travel dreams. Ten million tourists visit every year, and…

Jul 15, 2019 • 4 min read

There’s no getting around it – travel is expensive, and with kids along for the ride, the price can quickly skyrocket out of control. In Sydney though,…

Jul 10, 2019 • 4 min read

Cooking in the hostel kitchen presents a unique set of challenges: limited pans and utensils, few basic ingredients (if any at all) and overcrowding at…

Jul 9, 2019 • 3 min read

The national parks are America’s wild playground. Some charge a nominal entry fee, but once you’re in, they’re full of fantastic free escapades. Go on a…