Travel

From bargain meals in Bangkok, to cheap beer in Barcelona, it’s time to find out where to go for the best value city breaks and layovers.

Oh how I love a city break. According to new research by HSBC, us Brits are taking more short breaks than ever before. While traditionally we geared up to one big annual summer holiday, many of us are now opting to break up our year with multiple trips. It keeps things fresh, gives us something to look forward to, and with flights being cheaper than ever, it seems silly not to. We’re also more adventurous than ever, keen to try different foods, explore diverse cultures and experience something brand new.

When I get emails about cheap flights, I find it exciting to see just how accessible the world now is, and how many interesting places I could pop to for the weekend. I’ve spent a couple of days exploring the Estonia’s mediaeval capital Tallinn. I’ve binged on 3 Euro tapas and cava in Barcelona. I’ve walked from the Sacre-Coeur to the Eiffel Tower. In Milan I’ve enjoyed ‘appy hour in Milan, fresh fish in Helsinki market and currywurst on the streets of Berlin. Well, when air travel is so cheap, it’d be rude not to!

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