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Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.
Family Camping In The Alps, Bealey Spur, New Zealand.
Young family camping in the mountains, New Zealand. Sister and brother playing a game of balance, while mum cooks dinner, with the sun setting over the distance mountain peaks.

Nov 21, 20185 min read

Best tips for free camping in New Zealand

Nov 21, 20181 min read

The cheapest place to live as a digital nomad

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Oct 12, 20187 min read

Seeing is believing: top roadside attractions in the Shenandoah Valley

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Sep 20, 20182 min read

More than 1500 museums are free this Saturday all over the USA

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Jul 14, 20181 min read

Is this the cheapest camper on the market?

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May 2, 20186 min read

Paradise for pennies: our tales of budget bliss

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Apr 23, 20187 min read

An infant success? Touring cities with children in charge

Yellow and black barriers border the wide expanse of a twisting go-kart track, where riders in red cars speed around a corner.

Apr 17, 20186 min read

Game on: New ways to play in Las Vegas

Cityscape view of residential area, Johannesburg.

Apr 6, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Johannesburg

Bunch of hot air balloons in the air, giving a unique view of the city.

Mar 29, 20186 min read

Reasons to visit Vilnius - 8 things to do in Lithuania's capital city

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Mar 26, 20181 min read

Ryanair is selling long-haul connections to cities in Argentina, Mexico and more

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Mar 19, 20185 min read

How to live like a Local in Kraków, Poland

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Mar 13, 20182 min read

How much does a night out in Las Vegas REALLY cost?

People wander down a cobble stone street lined with colorful colonial buildings in Oaxaca, Mexico © Melissa Kuhnell

Feb 22, 20184 min read

Ten places to grab lunch on a budget in Oaxaca

Panoramic view of prince's palace in Monte Carlo in a summer day, Monaco.

Feb 19, 20184 min read

Budget Monaco: a penny-pincher's guide to the principality

A light rail train sits at the Little Tokyo/Arts District station on the Gold Line. A line of pedestrians walks away from it on the right.

Jan 25, 20185 min read

A day on the Gold Line: see an artsy, hip side of LA

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Sep 19, 20175 min read

The best free things to do in Adelaide

Essaouira's fortified old city.

Aug 25, 20176 min read

Essaouira on a budget: what to see and where to stay

Waikiki beach.

Aug 10, 20174 min read

Seven free things to do on Oʻahu

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Jul 25, 20177 min read

Under-the-radar budget activities from around the world

Tribunal Metro stop in Madrid, Spain

Jun 30, 20174 min read

Exploring Madrid’s barrios: a day in hip Malasaña

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Jun 5, 20174 min read

Two days with the San in the Kalahari

Climbing the Overhanging Great Wall at Jiayuguan © Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

Apr 18, 20176 min read

The essential guide to backpacking China's Silk Road

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Mar 29, 20175 min read

Where to go in May for value

The skyline of Pudong in Shanghai, surrounded by pink water and pale pink and blue light in the sky as the sun sets

Mar 23, 20174 min read

Top 10 free (and almost free) things to do in Shanghai

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Feb 22, 20174 min read

The best free things to do in Delhi

The spectacular Winter Palace, home of the State Hermitage Museum © Valeri Potapova / Shutterstock

Dec 6, 20164 min read

Best free things to do in St Petersburg

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Oct 19, 20165 min read

Travelling on Madagascar's slow train

Simien Mountains trekking

Sep 22, 20164 min read

Trekking Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

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Aug 1, 20162 min read

Australia and New Zealand's best free walks

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Aug 1, 20162 min read

Africa's wildest experiences

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Jun 8, 20165 min read

Why it's never been a better time to visit Vanuatu

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May 13, 20167 min read

Affordable Caribbean adventure: Dominica on a budget

Karst mountains along the Nam Song River.

Jan 14, 20165 min read

Seven days in Laos

Quilotoa volcano with water-filled caldera.

Jan 7, 20164 min read

Ultimate Ecuador: plan your perfect adventure

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Nov 28, 20154 min read

How to do the Great Barrier Reef on a budget

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Sep 29, 20156 min read

Eating out in Japanese: a guide to Japan's restaurants

Barbecued fish, Malaysia.

Jun 23, 20154 min read

How to eat like a local in Langkawi

Man jumping off Stari Most into Neretva River.

Jun 15, 20157 min read

Ten reasons to visit Bosnia & Hercegovina

Perfect cheap sundowner: wine along the Forbidden City's moat. Image by CZQS2000 / STS / Getty

May 8, 20157 min read

Beijing on a budget

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Apr 7, 20155 min read

Kuala Lumpur for free: exploring Malaysia's capital on a tight budget

Dec 1, 20147 min read

On the trail to Tikal: a Guatemalan jungle adventure

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Nov 25, 20146 min read

Where to stay on Lake Atitlán

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Nov 5, 20145 min read

How to eat like a local in Bodrum

Flowers blooming at Magok-sa Temple. Image by Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

Oct 21, 20146 min read

Zen retreat: a beginner's guide to Korean temple stays

Volcán Concepción, Nicaragua. Image by Chlaus Lotscher Getty

Sep 30, 20145 min read

A guide to Lake Nicaragua's islands

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Sep 8, 20147 min read

Australia in a campervan: top tips from the experts

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Aug 20, 20145 min read

How to pack for travel with kids

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Aug 12, 20146 min read

Palma on a plate: where to eat in Mallorca's capital

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Jul 14, 20145 min read

You booked a crappy hotel. Now what?

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May 21, 20146 min read

Eat like a local in the Algarve

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May 12, 20145 min read

Affordable Greece

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Jan 6, 20145 min read

A broke-ass guide to drinking in Tokyo

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Dec 10, 20135 min read

The best free things to do in Moscow

Galawa Beach in Grande Comore.

Oct 18, 20136 min read

Comoros Islands: tropical charm off the beaten path

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Feb 11, 20135 min read

Vienna on a budget

May 25, 20124 min read

Viva Las Vegas (on a low-roller's budget)

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Apr 12, 20123 min read

Italy's perfect pairs for honeymooners

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Mar 10, 20112 min read

Amsterdam: budget, mid-range or luxury?

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