The Insider's Guide to Budget Travel

Cairo – it’s all Pharoahs and Pyramids right? Wrong! Why not experience a different side of the city with our pick of some alternative things to do in Cairo…

We’ve already told you why Marbella is perfect for a cheap winter sun holiday, but here’s what to do if you get bored of the beach…

Iceland may be known as one of the most expensive destinations in Europe, but don’t let that put you off – recent economic turmoil means that prices aren’t as astronomical as before, and with plenty of Reykjavik hostels, you can make an affordable trip to the city. Need any more convincing? Check out our suggestions for ten things to do on a backpacker’s budget…

Whilst there is undoubtedly a unique thrill to be had in exploring those cheap, off-the-beaten track destinations, sometimes you want to experience the world’s most famous cities – after all, there must be a reason why those millions of visitors keep flocking back!
Venice doesn’t have to be beyond the budget and reach of backpackers in Italy, and it makes a fantastic summer weekend away – so how to come back with your bank balance still in tact? Here’s 10 things to do in Venice that won’t cost you a fortune.

Glasgow has enough esteemed art galleries, historic architecture and excellent shopping to rival Edinburgh. Plus it’s a bargain city break; from your cab fare to the hostels in Glasgow, your money goes further, making Glasgow the perfect choice for a budget traveler or backpacker.

The chicest city in Italy, Milano is a glossy industrial powerhouse, home to more Pradas per square mile than anywhere else in the world! But away from the designer boutiques and €10 ciabattas, there’s plenty of cheap things to do in the city, from discovering the majesty of the Duomo to quaffing cocktails with the [...]

With the Euro soaring, you’d need the luck of the Irish to be able to afford a plush holiday to Dublin. This lively capital is packed full of top-class restaurants, 1,000 years of history and the legendary nightlife by Temple Bar, but most backpackers can feel priced out of having a great time.
Luckily there are still plenty of cheap things to do in Dublin, so with that $10 (€7) saving you can make with HostelBookers, you can afford to splash out on these little extras…