A Cheapo's guide to London
Becky is a writer, music obsessive, film geek and confirmed north Londoner. She loves a bargain, leafing through charity shops, wandering in London’s parks, finding cheap vinyl, going to independent cinemas and looking over the city from Alexandra Palace.
She is a freelance copywriter and scriptwriter and member of the the Kaylosia comedy collective, with whom she wrote and directed directed her first short film Double Word Score. She also co-edits the music blog Kid Vinyl and has written about film for The Cocktail Hour.
Spending Christmas in London? How to get around, enjoy a holiday meal and partake in festive traditions - all within a cheapo's budget.
There are plenty of tips to get the most out of living in our nation’s capital without burning through your loan too fast.
With the average cost of a hotel at around £135 per night, you’re probably after some cheap London accommodation options.
#TurnUpToneUp - free fitness in London's parks
Our very own resident cheapo Joe Baylis shares his tips for getting on your bike to make a bit of cash. Find out how to supplement your income by delivering food for the likes of Deliveroo and Take Eat Easy, get fit while you work and, most …
Fitness and voluntary work do not normally go hand in hand, but GoodGym are inspiring runners across the capital to get involved in both. Founder Ivo Gormley was frustrated with the nature of normal gyms, and wanted to find a better, more …
There is more to London tourism than Buckingham Palace, museums and Oxford Street.
Camden Collective—a registered charity offering subsidised co-working space to creatives—is bringing creativity and economic regeneration back to NW1.
Want to easily supplement your income? The only required qualification is your love of cats.
Providing affordable accommodation and workspace for artists and the creative community in London is at the heart what the Green Rooms hotel is all about.
She shares the ups & downs of adjusting to a new city, tips for being less wasteful, and unexpected adventures in the supermarket.
Stay or live in London and pay next to nothing for accommodation.
Londoners now spend a reported two-thirds of their income on rent, but there are still some cheaper options available. Becoming a property guardian is one such option. In exchange for low rent, property guardians are offered to live in an …
It’s a new year (and cuffing season), so you’ve made a resolution to get out and start dating again. You’ve re-enabled your Ok Stupid profile, and decided that Tinder isn’t so bad after all. But wait, it’s February, it’s miserable out, and …