I Spent a Day in England Without Spending a Dime


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Happy Friday Everyone!


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  • 5 Brand New Posts (+ A European City You Can Visit For FREE?!)
  • Travel Tip of the Week

A EUROPEAN CITY FOR FREE?!

💡Can you really travel Europe without blowing your budget?

Yes! - if you know where to go..

York, England isn’t just cobblestone charm and medieval towers. It’s one of the easiest places in Europe to explore for free—and it might just be my all-time favorite!

Earlier this year, I took a winter road trip through Northern England with my husband. We stayed in cozy inns, visited literary towns, and let the winding roads lead us to some unforgettable places.

👉But York? York surprised me.

We wandered centuries-old walkways, climbed medieval walls, and stumbled on a nightly light show inside a cathedral—all without spending a single pound.

If you're looking for a city that blends history, beauty, and budget-friendly experiences, this is it.

➡️ Read: York for Free? You Bet! 15 Fun Things to Try

Perfect if you love the idea of hidden alleys, beautiful gardens, riverside walks, and yes - haunted pubs!

➡️Want more England inspo?

I just published 5 BRAND NEW BLOG POSTS from our trip:

  1. 2 Days in York, England: The Ultimate York UK Itinerary
  2. Discover the Best Private Walking Tour in York
  3. Guy Fawkes Inn Hotel Review: Haunted or Overhyped?
  4. Northern England Road Trip: My Favorite Towns + Where to Stay

You’ll find personal tips, gorgeous stays, and the exact places I’d go back to again.

TRAVEL TIP OF THE WEEK

🤯Want to explore Europe or the UK more affordably?


Use smaller regional airports instead of flying in and out of London.

We found flights into Manchester that saved us hundreds—and made our Northern England adventure even easier to plan.

Need help finding those kinds of deals? Tools like Trip, Omio, or even WayAway are perfect for snagging a great flight deal.

🔥Hot Tip: setting up Google Flights alerts can make a huge difference.


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Tanya


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