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People who know me know I will always find the cheaper option. It’s funny because I’m also a lover of finer things, but I know where to prioritize those when I travel: I’d rather sacrifice a fancy design hotel for one with a prime location. VIEW IN BROWSER I Hate Spending Money People who know me know I will always find the cheaper option. You can do the same exercises in a workout class at home. Clothes always go on sale. You can find a just-as-delightful meal as the Michelin-starred one for less. Credit card points really do add up to free flights with a little patience. It’s funny because I’m also a lover of finer things, but I know where to prioritize those when I travel: I’d rather sacrifice a fancy design hotel for one with a prime location. I’m willing to spend a little extra on a top-rated local tour guide and not ball out on souvenirs (photos are better than souvenirs – that’s my hot take). If it's budget travel you're looking for, we can help you go where you want to go and do what you want to do for less. Stick with us. Keep Your Wallet Happy Trending Destination VÁRKERT BAZÁR, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY Stunning 19th-century facades on winding cobbled streets, grand museums and opulent bathhouses – it's no wonder that Budapest is renowned as a seriously romantic city. Go in the fall for a laid-back city break. More Stories to Inspire 10 Unexpected Budget Destinations We Love Family Travel Without the Big Price Tag How to Visit Paris Without Blowing Your Budget Our Most Affordable Itinerary in All of Europe   Photography by: Martina Giammaria for Lonely Planet, Joseph Cballero/Shutterstock, Amir Hamja for Lonely Planet, Michael George for Lonely Planet, Rhia Hylton/Lonely Planet, ZGPhotography/Shutterstock   DID SOMEONE SHARE THIS EMAIL WITH YOU? SUBSCRIBE HERE.       THIS EMAIL WAS SENT TO YOU BY: LONELY PLANET PUBLICATIONS LTD. | 1101 RED VENTURES DRIVE, FORT MILL, SC 29707   © 2026 LONELY PLANET UNSUBSCRIBE|PRIVACY POLICY