Budget Travel

Oct 30, 2012 • 3 min read

The cry of 'Are we there yet?' often really means 'When can we eat?' There's something about the joys of a road trip – hopping in and out of the car for…

Jun 20, 2012 • 4 min read

When it comes to train travel in Europe, the big question is always the same: is it better to purchase a railpass or point-to-point tickets? Railpass…

Jun 12, 2012 • 2 min read

Heading to sunny Spain any time soon? ¡Qué suerte! (Lucky you!) This diverse country is a traveller's dream, with all the fine food and wine, architecture…

Jun 5, 2012 • 3 min read

London has a reputation for being expensive, and while it’s true that you can spend a fortune here on hotels and wining and dining, it’s equally true that…

May 25, 2012 • 4 min read

Hey, big spender - think a weekend in Vegas means blowing your life savings at the blackjack table? The glittering Strip may conjure up images of slick…

May 9, 2012 • 3 min read

No, there's no need to remortgage the house to visit Tahiti & French Polynesia. Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it's perfectly possible…

May 9, 2012 • 4 min read

Luxury travel gets a bad rap. The mere mention of it to my more intrepid colleagues garners polite disdain, as if I'm suggesting a form of travel somehow…

May 9, 2012 • 3 min read

Have you and a platonic friend ever tried to convince a hostel owner to let you share a single bed? Have you ever walked more than 20 minutes out of your…

Apr 27, 2012 • 3 min read

It may seem like the resort-studded tropical coastline of Mexico's Riviera Maya might be out of reach for the budget traveler. Think again. Though it…

Apr 12, 2012 • 3 min read

Unlike Rome and its never-ending history lesson, Milan is the birthplace of the now and the next, from cutting-edge international design and the latest…

Apr 12, 2012 • 3 min read

I think my partner and I had both given up on getting married by the time we met. Our siblings and friends had all done it and were well on their way to…

Dec 21, 2011 • 6 min read

With a seemingly endless array of hotels and new ones springing up all the time, it can be hard work searching for a decent room in Shanghai. Below is a…

Jul 28, 2011 • 4 min read

Vancouver Island's biggest city – Victoria, British Columbia – gets a positive knee-jerk reaction for those who've been, usually talking about its coastal…

Jul 26, 2011 • 4 min read

There’s a saying that goes, ‘The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco’. It’s credited to Mark Twain, but that’s a lie; nobody really…

Jun 10, 2011 • 4 min read

From a flophouse opposite the bus station to seriously high-end jaw-droppers, hotels come in all shapes and sizes. But the desire for a good deal, smart…

Jun 2, 2011 • 4 min read

Like most budget travellers, the word that makes my eyebrows leap the highest is 'free'. While the you-get-what-you-pay-for statute makes it uncool to…

May 15, 2011 • 3 min read

Electronics – are they really cheaper in Asia? Yes…to a point. Hong Kong is undoubtedly the cheapest place to snag a bargain – just look at prices on eBay…

May 15, 2011 • 7 min read

Worried that the economy might put a crimp in your travel plans next year? Never fear: travel doesn't have to break the bank. Your currency may be…

May 12, 2011 • 4 min read

Packing light used to be a handy skill. These days, it's a necessity.

Apr 27, 2011 • 2 min read

Stockholm is stylish, cultured and beautiful. Once you’ve sampled the delights of the city, hop on a ferry to the islands in the archipelago for the best…

Apr 11, 2011 • 3 min read

Garish, gregarious Barcelona doesn’t guard its secrets jealously, but the Catalan capital does seem to get a kick from hiding the best of them in plain…

Apr 1, 2011 • 3 min read

Everyone hungers for a little taste of New York's luxury lifestyle, even those on a budget. We've got the insider tips that will have you sampling the…