From intel on the best budget accommodation to making your dollar stretch further,our experts reveal how to travel light on cash without compromising comfort.
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Across Australia and the world,hostels are becoming more like hybrid hotels with private rooms,exciting design and quality bedding.
From which day of the week to book your flight to where to score a discounted high-end meal,our travel experts do the bargain hunting for you.
There’s an army of free apps out there dedicated to saving you money at every stage of the travel experience. Here are some of the best.
Inflation has hit all parts of the travel world,including best-selling frugal traveller and author Nomadic Matt,but he still manages to keep costs down.
If you want to avoid those ubiquitous,overpriced,tourist menus overseas and eat where the locals do,all you need to do is use Google differently.
Want to save money travelling Asia? Jetstar Asia and AirAsia are well known,but here are 10 other low-cost carriers that should be on your radar.
Airfares are getting cheaper,but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.
Street food and local snacks are the only way to go if you’re after delicious,authentic dishes that won’t hit your hip pocket.
Although exchange rates work against us,you can still save on meals in Europe without having to sacrifice enjoyable restaurant experiences.
When $50 can get you a clean,private room in a great location,is it worth splurging on a higher star rating? I found out in Vietnam.
Let Airlie Beach be the launchpad for your affordable island-hopping escape. Here’s where to eat,stay and play without spending a fortune.
Sandy feet,thatched roofs,water views – it’s the perfect trifecta for a tropical beach getaway.
Holiday in Hawaii? Don’t shell out too much;there’s more aloha,less moolah,with these money-saving Hawaii hacks.
Follow this advice,and you will be seeing the world and saving your pennies in no time.
Remember:Europe isn’t just France,Italy and Spain. But even in the most popular spots you can still keep your travel expenses down.
To cut the costs on a trip to the mountains,it comes down to timing,location and preparation.
Switzerland is expensive but also beautiful,so don’t cut it from your travel list. A few smart strategies will reduce your costs.
If money’s too tight to mention,these budget-busting destinations make for the perfect family getaway both at home and overseas.
Travel budget shrinking? We've done the sums for you and selected 20 of the most affordable and good-value destinations right now.
Japan is notoriously expensive,but thanks to a weak yen,the price of travelling there has dropped by about a third.
Relaxing in a lounge is one way to help alleviate the current stressful period of air travel.
The supermarket,the petrol station,the cafe - it's all tap and go. No cash required. But can you get away with having no cash overseas?
Here are seven of the heartwarming highs and nose-crinkling lows you may have forgotten.
Whatever type of traveller you are,it is hard to pass up a freebie.
When you are trying to stretch your travel dollar,booking with a budget airline seems smart. But things are not necessarily that clear cut.
Paying in advance often gives you the best rate,but be careful how you transfer cash overseas – some services offer a far better rate than the bank.
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.
I used to stay in this very hostel back in my early 20s,but I’ve never stayed in one with my kids. I’m here to see if it’s a good idea.
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing,the free snacks do too.