Hidden Treasures: Beat the market meltdown and find your own precious metals with this handy fossicking guide to the best spots to find gold – and sapphires, opals and other precious stones – in New South Wales. Story by Lee Atkinson

Prague for free: Prague is one of the most wonderful cities in Europe, but it’s also one of its most expensive. There’s not much you don’t have to pay for in Prague, even entry in to most churches attracts a small fee, but the good news is there are lots of free attractions in and around the city if you know where to look and when to go. Story by Lee Atkinson

Vienna for next to nothing: You don’t have to be rich to enjoy the best of Vienna. Here’s 10 great ways to get the best out of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities for free or next to nothing. Story by Lee Atkinson

Australia's top bush breaks: Australia’s collection of national parks encompass the best of our national landscape, a landscape so varied and diverse that you could spend years exploring it and still discover something new.  If it's green, clean and cheap then it's got to be good. We take a look at 10 of the best.
Story by Lee Atkinson

Life's a (cheap) beach: You don't have to spend a fortune to wake up to a great view. We pick the top 10 beachside camping spots around Australia where you can get a million dollar beachfront view and still get plenty of change from a $50 note. Story by Lee Atkinson

Part of the family: Homestays are relatively new to Thailand, but for visitors they provide a unique way of getting to know how families live. Just be prepared to eat like you've never eaten before. Story by Lee Mylne

Feeling towy? So you’ve finally persuaded your grown-up kids to move out, you’ve got some time on your hands and you’re thinking about getting a caravan and heading off on the big trip around Australia.  You’re not alone. Caravan sales are booming. But it’s a big country out there, and there are plenty of places to go where you can avoid the maddening crowds.  We look at 10 great spots to park the van and stay a while.
Story by Lee Atkinson

Sydney’s family freebies: Christmas sprees can break the budget, but with a little bit of imagination you can enjoy the Harbour city on a shoe-string this summer. A top 10 list of family freebies. Story by Lee Atkinson

Big Apple Bargains : Sightseeing in New York City need not cost a fortune. Ride the subway, take free tours and get a new perspective on this fantastic city.
Story by Lee Mylne

Wild in the City: take the kids on a family camping trip in Lane Cove National Park. It's cheap as chips and you're just minutes from the city centre. Story by Lee Atkinson

Adelaide for free: A guide to the best free attractions in tthe South Australian capital. Story by Lee Atkinson

Viva Italia - On a Budget: Our hotels were two-star. Our train tickets were Second Class. We wore out our feet walking...and the kids loved every minute of our budget exploration of Italy. Story by Lee Mylne

What's Free in Freo: Sightseeing doesn't need to break the budget in Western Australia 's historic Fremantle. Even getting around costs nothing on the Fremantle CAT. Story by Lee Mylne