New York City Guide for First-Timers: See the Big Apple on a Budget

Panoramic view of the New York City skyline

Plan your first New York City trip on a budget with free sights, cheap eats, the subway, affordable neighbourhoods to stay in and a simple itinerary.

Rome in 3 Days: A Budget-Friendly Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

The Colosseum in Rome on a clear day

See the best of Rome in 3 days on a budget, from the Colosseum and Vatican to Trastevere, with free sights, cheap eats and money-saving ticket tips.

USA on a Budget: How to Travel America for Less

Open highway stretching through the desert in the USA

Travel the USA on a budget with tips on cheap flights, buses and road trips, affordable stays, national park passes and saving money in big cities.

Spain on a Budget: How to Travel Spain for Less

Plaza de Espana in Seville with its grand building and fountain

Travel Spain on a budget with tips on cheap trains and buses, affordable stays, tapas and menu del dia, free sights and the best value cities to visit.

Paris on a Budget: How to Enjoy the City of Light for Less

Pont Alexandre III bridge over the Seine in Paris

Visit Paris on a budget with tips on affordable stays, cheap eats, free museums, the metro and the best free things to do in the City of Light.

Italy on a Budget: How to See Rome, Florence and Venice for Less

Florence skyline with the cathedral dome on a sunny day

How to travel Italy on a budget, with practical tips on trains, accommodation, food, free sights and saving money in Rome, Florence, Venice and the countryside.

Thailand on a Budget: How to Backpack Thailand for Less

Passenger boat travelling along a river in Thailand

How to travel Thailand on a budget, from cheap guesthouses and street food to overnight trains, island ferries and a realistic daily spending plan.

Japan on a Budget: A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors

Crowds crossing the neon-lit Shibuya scramble crossing in Tokyo at night

How to plan an affordable trip to Japan, from rail passes and cheap stays to budget food, free sights and day trips to Mount Fuji.