It takes more than hard times to keep a healthy wanderlust down, and our travel community is full of canny advice to keep you on the road for less – even in famously wallet-draining destinations. What’s your favourite penny-saving tip?

Advice from our authors – add your own tips!

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Advice from our community – join the discussions

Travel on a shoestring – the Thorn Tree forum’s dedicated branch

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