1. Stay

   At the 5 Rama Nine 54 Hostel for a staggeringly low $3 a night.

2. Take

   The opportunity to pamper yourself for less with a traditional massage at Wat Pho Massage School (2 Sanamchai Rd).

3. Eat

   Freshly caught and freshly cooked seafood at the Rut & Lek Seafood Restaurant, Yaowarat & Soi Texas.

4. Drink

   A $10 cocktail 656 feet above the ground at Vertigo, the bar atop the trendy Banyan Tree Hotel.

5. Dance

   With your glow sticks at The Club, 123 Khao San Road.

6. See

   The city's culture by boat.

7. Explore

   The klongs and wats of Thonburi.

8. Watch

   The crowds from the open spaces of Lupini Park.

9. Shop

   Bangkok's alleyways and stalls for some bargain street fashion.

10. Walk

    Along the Khao San road in the evening.

Bangkok Hostels rank among the cheapest in the world. A boat ride away from the Old Town and city center, you can swap the tourist haunts for the local side of Bangkok at 5 Rama Nine 54 for a tiny price.

Unlike their sleazy international counterparts, Thai massage parlors offer real (and quite tough) treatments based on the principles of yoga. A block from the Palace and a frequent haunt of its Royal residents, Wat Pho can make you feel like a king or queen for a little under $10.

Serving awesome dishes from grilled giant shrimp to crab stir-fried in its roe, Rut & Lek has a simple open-flame cooker and a typically roadside location. Take a couple of friends and try as many dishes as you can! Dinner for three including beer comes to under $25.

Leave dusty clothes and cheap stays behind for an hour to sip an elegant drink with the best view of the city. However, peeks over the side at the sheer drop to the traffic below are not for the faint-hearted!

A throwback to when trance music and old-school ravers ruled the Khao San road instead of today's chart tunes, a small entry fee will provide an enjoyable night of psychedelic visuals, cheap Thai whiskey and a taste of Bangkok's clubbing scene in its prime.

A Sunday cruise up the Chao Phraya River will cost you less than $10 and includes stops at the Bang Sai's Royal Folk Art Centre and the famous Summer Palace at Bang Pa-In.

Across the Chao Phraya River lies the historic district of Thonburi which retains some of the tradition that Bangkok has lost amid its skyscrapers. Home to traditional wooden waterside dwellings, some of the city's finest Buddhist temples and murals and even farms and orchards, it's a different world to the Bangkok of the Khao San road.

This relaxing spot in the heart of the frenzied city is the place to take a break and observe the residents and tourists going on their way. In the evening you may even see an elephant or two roaming the streets when they're bought in by villagers trying to make a couple of bucks amongst the busy nightlife scene.

Around Pratunam is a warren of backstreets filled with tiny shops and street vendors selling well-designed cotton clothes for around $5. Haggling can save you even more money on purchases.

It may be the city's most notorious tourist destination and heavily influenced by this trade but it's worth a visit and a stroll to take in the lively, unique mix of backpackers, locals and every weird, cheap purchase known to man. Ostensibly a free activity, you may find a walk here tempts you into buying a $2 Thai beer or some of those infamous goods.

Not everyone has enough money to go swaning off to the Caribbean this summer, but Cornwall is a perfect second option! Unfortunately you can't get a pint for a euro like you can in places such as Spain but the extra pennies you spend on a round of drinks or some fresh sea-food are the ones you have saved on the flight.

Gorgeous Views

The main point of a holiday for me is just to feel away from home and regular life - far enough away so you aren't reminded of work worries and such. The thing about Cornwall is it's like a little piece of heaven stuck onto the busy streets of England. If its hiking that take your fancy there's the beautiful coastal walks, or if shopping till you drop is more your style then try St Ives

B.B.Q Heaven

If your perfect summer evening consists of sitting on a stunning beach watching the sun go down, with the delicious smell of the BBQ wafting over you then of course Cornwall is the place for you! After a long day enjoying Cornwall's enchanting surf and catching the suns rays there's no better way than to start up the BBQ and make sure your sausage, steak, burgers, marshmallows and potato salad is in place!

Good Old Country Pubs

Pub grub is always a winner in my book and if it's got a play area for the kids, a pool table, a darts board and a seating area outside looking out to the sea it sounds like the perfect way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon!

The Theatre

But not just any Theatre, the MINACK Theatre, everyone enjoys a musical or a piece of live drama every once in a while but have you seen one on a cliff-top? Not only do you get to watch your choice of play but you also get to admire the amusing dolphins and hammerhead sharks perfectly happy in their habitat down below, while the sea air rushes through your hair.

Cornish History

If culture is your main interest then Poldark Mine is the place for you, why not follow in the footsteps Of 18th century Cornish Tin Miners! You get a tour down what was once an active mine and get to hear all the history from when Cornwall was its own Country - Kernow.

Flambards

Described as “The best day of the week”! Flambards is a theme park for all the family, it has “thrill rides”, a Victorian Village, crazy golf, the “garden experience”, a wildlife section and of course the aircraft exhibition that it was originally built as 30 years ago. This park is bound to keep you occupied all day long and is suitable rain or shine!

That's seven activities for seven days, all paired with fresh air, stunning locations and, don't forget, in Cornwall your never more than 20 miles from the dazzling beaches!

A great place to take the kids, especially in the spring and summer months. As it sits along lake Michigan, there's a Ferris wheel outside along with indoor shopping and food. Parking is quite expensive, be prepared to pay anywhere from $20 to $30. This is true for most of downtown, Chicago. During the weekday it is impossible to find inexpensive parking.

Millennium Park

A recent addition to Chicago, Millennium Park sits on Michigan Avenue. In the winter months there's an ice rink. During the hot summer months, bring a spare change of clothes for the kids, there's a fountain they'd love to get wet under. Underground parking is available.

Michigan Avenue

A trip to Chicago would not be complete without seeing the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue. Shop the stores, visit the Art Museum, and ride the trolley.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Be sure to bring the kids to Lincoln Park Zoo. Admission is always free. Grab a bite to eat at the zoo or be sure to take your own picnic lunch.

Wrigley Field

On the Northside of Chicago sits Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs. Many films have used the outside of the stadium and you will likely recognize the bright red sign. Tickets are difficult to come by, even for die-hard fans that live in Chicago. If you do manage to find tickets (stubhub, ticketmaster) don't leave before the 7th inning stretch as someone (sometimes famous) will sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” You will also notice that residents surrounding the stadium will be on their roofs, with stadium seating watching the game from home!

The Museum of Science and Industry

Chicago hosts many museums located along Lake Michigan. Most are near Solider Field (home of the Chicago Bears). The Museum of Science and Industry however is located near the southside, right off I-55. They typically have temporary exhibits worth noting when you visit. They've hosted both CSI and Star Wars.