The Insider's Guide to Budget Travel

Visiting England for the first time? Want to see more than London? Then check out this list of top day trips around the UK.

After soaking up San Diego, we head back to Europe for a weekend in sunny Seville. Florence Massey experiences 48 hours on a budget in the capital of Andalucía – the perfect place for a cheap city break to catch the last rays of summer…

Heather Cowper shares a tale of four girls in Berlin from her blog, Heatheronhertravels.com. Planning a city break on a budget with your friends? Here’s how to enjoy Berlin in style without breaking the bank.

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…

Down-to-earth, student filled and pleasantly rough around the edges, Florence is arguably Italy’s cultural and artistic heart – some of the most famous works in the world can be found here, including Michelangelo’s David. The only downside, however, can be costs – big attractions like the Uffizi Gallery have expensive admission fees – so here’s a guide to sticking to your budget whilst making the most of fabulous Florence and the art, food and local wine.

The North of England often gets overlooked by backpackers, who head straight to London before heading on to Scotland. But this region is home to some of the most beautiful scenery, historic buildings and buzzing cities in the country, not to mention friendlier locals and cheaper prices! Follow Lauren Smith on her whirlwind weekend of the ‘Pool, packed with Beatlemania, bombed-out churches, and a bar dedicated to Tequila shots…

When you think of Eastern Europe, a long troubled history of war and hard-line Communist regimes may well be what springs to mind – what you’ll find, however, is a place of lush hills and rivers, idyllic coastlines, picturesque mountains, unique architecture and buzzing nightlife. And all perfectly accessible on a tight budget!