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Greece’s popularity means there’s competition for travelers on a budget. But with some shopping around and keeping a few key…
If you’ve spent ages planning your perfect wedding, who wouldn’t be looking for the dream honeymoon to match? But between the flowers,…
Claiming that “Iceland is too expensive to visit on a budget” is up there with “Don’t eat street food, it…
Travelers looking for adventures on a shoestring flock to Thailand. With its heady blend of pocket-friendly travel experiences, cultural surprises,…
Sydney is not the easiest city to get around, but its public transport network is reliable, reasonably priced and way…
With sands of varying hues of white, pink, brown and black, lush green forests, and tantalizing clear turquoise waters, the…
Soaking up the sights in Athens doesn’t have to break the bank. Even with its huge number of top-flight, world-class…
There’s a saying in Hawaii: there’s a cost to paradise. Among the US states, Hawaii had the highest cost of…
You can definitely travel cheap in Taiwan, and with some planning, it can be immensely enjoyable. That said, Taiwan is…
A mash-up of tradition, technology and creative energy, Amsterdam’s star continues to rise – as do travel costs. Save money…
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto is one of Canada’s most exciting cities. Shining skyscrapers, diverse neighborhoods, and…
As every skier knows, there’s something more fearsome than even the iciest cliff face: the cost of a ski trip.…
Vancouver routinely lands on lists of the most expensive cities in Canada, but that shouldn’t put budget-conscious travelers off. Here are…
The best things in life may well be free in nature-immersed Cape Town, where hiking trails crisscross Table Mountain and…
Compared to other big-name international cities, Beijing remains a very affordable destination for most tourists’ needs. Of course, that’s all…
New England’s fascinating history, beautiful nature, and family-friendly entertainment make it an ideal region in the US for a fall…
While we’d never describe Sydney as cheap, one of the joys of the Harbour City is how much there is…
Maine has a reputation for being cultured, foodie, outdoorsy and steeped in history. It’s also known for being, particularly if…
If you travel with kids, then you may have found cheap family vacations more difficult to arrange in recent years.…
Denver is on a rocket rise, and no wonder, with its revitalized downtown, outdoorsy ethos and alternative vibe attracting new…
Rome is a city where the doors of the art-laden churches are flung open to all, where ancient architectural wonders await…
Comfy footwear and a good sense of direction will get you far and wide in Amsterdam. It’s one of the…
Namibia, located on the southwest edge of southern Africa, is one of the continent’s safest and most budget-friendly countries to…
Dublin may not be the cheapest destination in Europe but don’t let that stop you; some of the best stuff…
Criss-crossing destinations around Spain whether by land, air or sea is easy and convenient due to Spain’s efficient multi-modal public…
It doesn’t take long for visitors to discover that there are few cities as easy to get around as Madrid. A…
It’s easy to fall in love with Copenhagen, a city at once historic and modern, traditional and innovative. The Danish…
New Orleans is a good value-for-money city, and not just because the drinks are cheap. The city that gave the…
Guadalajara is one of Mexico’s shining stars: an elegant city founded in the mid-1500s with grand plazas and historic sites,…
Sydney is not a cheap city to visit. Unless you’re already nearby, you’ll probably need to fly here for a…
As one of the world’s favorite budget travel playgrounds, Bangkok has freebies galore. From golden temples, captivating monasteries and vast…
Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but if you know where to look and how to entertain yourself,…
With great food and nightlife, an emerging arts scene, world-class sports facilities and big-name music events such as South by…
Washington state encompasses such a large and varied terrain that, depending on your travel plans, your budget could either be…
Heading to Michigan? The good news is that the Great Lakes State has lots of free things to do that…
The second largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara is a complex metropolis that evokes scenes of colonial churches, outdoor markets, mariachi bands…
Thanks to fantastic academic and cultural institutions and wonderful natural resources, travelers can experience the very best of Massachusetts without…
Kenya is not generally considered an expensive place to travel, but compared with other African countries, overall costs are a…
Belfast hasn’t been immune to the world’s post-pandemic inflation spikes, but it still remains a relatively affordable travel destination by western…
A 24/7 city with something to do every hour of the day, Seoul can be surprisingly expensive. Visiting famous observation…
Every summer, caravans of visitors clog Cape Cod’s single highway for a season of Wellfleet oysters, swimmable coastline and the…
Wonderfully intact Mayan ruins and a remote biosphere reserve where you can still genuinely go off the grid are just…
In the face of soaring fuel prices all across Europe, Spain announced a historical measure: from September 1 to December…
On a 335-mile journey along the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath, editor-at-large Sebastian Modak found there was much…
Panama isn’t always expensive to visit. Traveling here is somewhat cheaper than traveling in Europe, Canada or the United States but…
South Carolina is a place where you can easily splurge or save depending on the direction your itinerary takes. At…
Indianapolis is a budget-friendly place to visit, and its cost of living is 2% lower than the national average. Although…
Though pints don’t cost what they used to, Belfast isn’t an expensive city compared to its capital contemporaries in Western…
You can spend as much or as little as you want in Crete. At the budget end of the spectrum,…
Set in a flat valley hemmed in by mountains and swaths of saguaro, Arizona’s second-largest city smoothly blends American Indian,…
Colorado is one of those places that appears on just about everyone’s bucket list, and for good reason. Whether it’s…
You might not believe it when looking at the ritzy resorts on the island’s south coast, but the best things…
If you’re a budget-conscious traveler looking to visit Panama City, start with these money-saving tips. While Panama is more expensive than…
Salzburg can feel terribly grand, with its parade of palaces and squares, where the prince-archbishops once wafted around and horse-drawn…