Comments on: Cheap Europe! Budget Travel Tips For Great Britain http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/ Online travel magazine dedicated to exploring travel in the 21st century. Offering travel news, compelling interviews, online travel tools, and more. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:47:09 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Tim http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-92875 Tim Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:33:01 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-92875 I'm living in London for the last 3 years as a student and I it is not all pain and horror. Living in London can be really expensive but it doesn't have to be, there are tons of <a href="http://www.visitbritain.co.uk/things-to-see-and-do/things-to-do-for-people-like-me/budget-travellers/free-britain/free-britain-search.aspx" rel="nofollow">things to do for free</a> but it isn't always that obvious to the naked eye. I always enjoy going to the Museum and Parks a lot, but there is way more. The Markets across London doesn't cost anything, as long as you can resist the urge of buying something, and are always worth a visit. Especially around the weekend is London full of events that you just discover by walking through the street. And the food and drinks doesn't have to cost much as well, even when you are only walking around central. The key is to talk to locals. Soho is full of people wanted to help and showing you were to satisfy your cravings. I’m living in London for the last 3 years as a student and I it is not all pain and horror. Living in London can be really expensive but it doesn’t have to be, there are tons of things to do for free but it isn’t always that obvious to the naked eye. I always enjoy going to the Museum and Parks a lot, but there is way more. The Markets across London doesn’t cost anything, as long as you can resist the urge of buying something, and are always worth a visit. Especially around the weekend is London full of events that you just discover by walking through the street. And the food and drinks doesn’t have to cost much as well, even when you are only walking around central. The key is to talk to locals. Soho is full of people wanted to help and showing you were to satisfy your cravings.

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]]> By: Craig http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-21265 Craig Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:53:46 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-21265 We recently looked into budget transport options and found two things. Firstly, prices are much lower if you can book in advance; secondly, coach travel is the only real budget option for long-distance. As painful as it is. http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/2007/episode/036-budget-travel-in-britain-redux/ We recently looked into budget transport options and found two things. Firstly, prices are much lower if you can book in advance; secondly, coach travel is the only real budget option for long-distance. As painful as it is.

http://www.indietravelpodcast.com/2007/episode/036-budget-travel-in-britain-redux/

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]]> By: kevindeegan http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-20882 kevindeegan Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:07:32 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-20882 I recently visited London and really enjoyed the experience, I stayed at a small bed & breakfast near Victoria station. It was a great location, close to Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park etc. I wasn't sure whether it was possible to go on a budget (I've heard horror stories of how expensive it is there!), but I found a double room for 58 pounds a night, with breakfast included on this website www.london30.com. You can find a good selection of central budget accommodation, I hope you find it useful, cheers. I recently visited London and really enjoyed the experience, I stayed at a small bed & breakfast near Victoria station. It was a great location, close to Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park etc. I wasn’t sure whether it was possible to go on a budget (I’ve heard horror stories of how expensive it is there!), but I found a double room for 58 pounds a night, with breakfast included on this website http://www.london30.com. You can find a good selection of central budget accommodation, I hope you find it useful, cheers.

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]]> By: Marilyn Terrell http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-19793 Marilyn Terrell Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:30:16 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-19793 Very useful article! For more on how to pick the right kind of train pass for traveling through Europe, check out this story on National Geographic Traveler's site: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/resources/st_eurotrains0710/trains.html Very useful article! For more on how to pick the right kind of train pass for traveling through Europe, check out this story on National Geographic Traveler’s site: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/resources/st_eurotrains0710/trains.html

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]]> By: Eva http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-19704 Eva Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:58:28 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-19704 Hi Saul - Here's the link for the membership pricing info, I guess the student price has gone up a bit since I was there. I bought mine right at Dover Castle, but it seems you can buy them online too. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.895 Have fun! Hi Saul – Here’s the link for the membership pricing info, I guess the student price has gone up a bit since I was there. I bought mine right at Dover Castle, but it seems you can buy them online too.

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.895

Have fun!

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]]> By: saul http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-19663 saul Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:26:02 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-19663 I'm a student in London for the fall. I can't seem to find a student membership offered for the English Heritage pass. How did you purchase yours? I’m a student in London for the fall. I can’t seem to find a student membership offered for the English Heritage pass. How did you purchase yours?

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]]> By: Sandra http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-19653 Sandra Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:32:08 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-19653 I travelled to London with my daughter, and we stayed at St Pancras Youth Hostel. It was a great find, very nice and clean, and a yummy breakfast included in the price. They also have individual rooms but they were all booked when we made the reservation. We visited the great London museums, which are all free and wonderful, especially the National Gallery. We bought sadwiches and snacks for lunch at Boots, which included a drink for only 3 pounds. There are lots of budget options in London. It´s just a question of finding them. I travelled to London with my daughter, and we stayed at St Pancras Youth Hostel. It was a great find, very nice and clean, and a yummy breakfast included in the price. They also have individual rooms but they were all booked when we made the reservation.
We visited the great London museums, which are all free and wonderful, especially the National Gallery.
We bought sadwiches and snacks for lunch at Boots, which included a drink for only 3 pounds.
There are lots of budget options in London. It´s just a question of finding them.

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]]> By: Guylaine http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-19632 Guylaine Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:23:33 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-19632 lol.... that should read "university residences" not residents! ouch. lol…. that should read “university residences” not residents! ouch.

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]]> By: Guylaine http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/comment-page-1/#comment-19631 Guylaine Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:22:14 +0000 http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/10/22/britain-on-a-budget/#comment-19631 I stayed at university residents in London and Glasgow and found them both an affordable option for someone who is not willing to share a room with strangers anymore. Some of them allow you to use their kitchens as well, but not all. Ask in advance. Note: some universities open to visitors during the long Easter break, so you're not necessary stuck with summer trips only this way. I saw London in April and it was gorgeous! an early spring. Got to enjoy two springs that year, one in London, and one a month later in Canada. I stayed at university residents in London and Glasgow and found them both an affordable option for someone who is not willing to share a room with strangers anymore. Some of them allow you to use their kitchens as well, but not all. Ask in advance. Note: some universities open to visitors during the long Easter break, so you’re not necessary stuck with summer trips only this way. I saw London in April and it was gorgeous! an early spring. Got to enjoy two springs that year, one in London, and one a month later in Canada.

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