Budget Travel

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…

Mar 10, 2011 • 2 min read

Amsterdam is not just marijuana and museums. Explore the Dutch capital’s streets and waterways with this helpful guide and you’ll not only avoid the…

Sep 20, 2010 • 3 min read

Ever dreamed of the romance of the Grand Tour, of hotel drawing rooms dripping with aspidistras and antimacassars, of mahogany dining rooms and creaking…

Sep 9, 2010 • 6 min read

Cash-flow issues? Global recession getting you down? No budget, no problem - in this extract from Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we bring you…

Sep 9, 2010 • 2 min read

Most people would think to avoid travelling during monsoon season, but there are some unexpected advantages to travelling in Kerala at that time. Lonely…

Sep 7, 2010 • 2 min read

You know your Egg chair from your S chair, but have more 'cool' than 'kroner'. The bad news: 'Copenhagen' and 'cheap' don't usually share the same…

Aug 24, 2010 • 3 min read

Whatever your budget, Dublin can show you a good time.

Jul 22, 2010 • 4 min read

No matter which tube line you're near in London, chances are one of the city’s treasures is awaiting you just a few short London Underground stops away.

Jan 22, 2010 • 1 min read

In 2009, the travel world was rocked by swine flu and ’staycations’, but what about 2010? In an extract from Lonely Planet Magazine’s January 2010 edition…

Dec 11, 2009 • 3 min read

Macau is an island of superlatives.