Revealed: Whistle-stop trips abroad for just 24 hours that cost less than a day out in London - from popular city breaks to hidden gems The cost of living is rising - especially if you want to enjoy a day out in England's capital city.
In May last year, a savvy 21-year-old from the UK decided to spend her day off in the sunshine and booked a flight to Barcelona - again because it was cheaper than a day out in London.
This month, Siobhan Walters and her husband swapped the cold British winter weather for some Italian sunshine after realising that a trip to London would cost them three times as much.
She swapped the cloudy cold UK for the beautiful sunshine of Spain because it ended up being cheaper then a day out in London.
Siobhan Walters and her husband Stephen (pictured) recently flew to Pisa as it was cheaper than a day out in London.
