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Budget Holidays in South America

Peru

High altitude, low prices

A street in San Blas.

Steve McKenna finds a budget-friendly place to enjoy grilled alpaca.

Uruguay

Lifestyles of the skint

Tourists enjoy the sun and water at a beach near downtown Punta del Este, Maldonado, 140 km east of Montevideo

Instead of spitting chips, Ben Stubbs accepts his fate and explores a ritzy playground on the cheap.

Argentina

Right side of the falls

To many, Iguazu are the world's most dramatic waterfalls.

Steve McKenna is amazed by more than just the scenery on a visit to spectacular Iguazu national park.

Brazil

Island treat is a real deal

Thrifty Steve McKenna makes the most of a humble little abode in a pricey Brazilian paradise.

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Travellers Tips

Travel tips

All the buzz on a budget

Phra Nang beach, Krabi. Thailand.

From Hobart to Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Groundwater picks the new year's best affordable breaks.

Tips

Case study: top tips on packing your bags

Backpacker illustration

From vacuum packing to cool-weather layering, the canny traveller's luggage mantra is all about economy.

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