It's an old adage - the best things in life are free, and that's certainly the case when it comes to some of the world's most intriguing travel sights. Lonely Planet is releasing a veritable travel bible of spots around the world where you can have great experiences on a shoestring, titled The Best Things in Life are Free.
The Bahamas: Pig Island
The Bahamas: Pig Island - This is the only place in the Caribbean where you can splash around with celebrities and not have to pay a dime, because these stars have no idea they're famous. An overnight Instagram sensation, the pigs of this island in Exuma live in the wild and love a spot of swimming.
Thailand: The Bangkokian Museum
Thailand: The Bangkokian Museum - his quaint folk museum in Bangkok consists of two old homes with rooms full of perfectly preserved personal belongings that date back a century.
China: The Maliandao Tea Market
China: The Maliandao Tea Market - Maliandao where virtually all the tea in China can be seen, sniffed and sampled for free.
Berlin: Badeschiff Swimming Barge
Berlin Badeschiff, an urban beach club built around a barge-turned-swimming pool in the Spree River.
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay - Time your visit to the Gardens by the Bay for 7.45pm or 8.45pm to see the Supertrees twinkle and glow for the spectacular Garden Rhapsody light-and-sound show. This eco-fantasy land of space age bio-domes, hi-tech trees and whimsical sculptures really has to be seen to be believed.
Dubai: Free yoga
Dubai: Free yoga - The voluntary Friends of Yoga organisation runs free yoga classes every day at 13 locations around the UAE. The augmented reality of life in Dubai's air-conditioned cityscape may just leave you in need of some mental readjustment.
Dublin: The National Museum of Ireland
Dublin: The National Museum of Ireland - The National Museum of Ireland is home for four million objects of archaeology, decorative arts and natural history. This mighty museum explores Ireland's heritage via four million objects spread across four sites, three of which are in Dublin.
London: The More London Free Festival
London: The More London Free Festival - This annual series of free events at the South Bank of the River Thames comprises of everything from live music and fringe theatre to movie showings and kid's entertainment.
Marrakesh: Djemaa el-Fna square
Marrakesh: Djemaa el-Fna square - The Djemaa el-Fna square, where you'll find street theatre, snake charming and music, all in a plaza that used to be the site of public executions.
Sydney: The Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney: The Sydney Harbour National Park - Most attractions at this 392-hectare national park that overlooks the Sydney Harbour will cost you nothing. This 392-hectare park protects sections of Sydney's foreshore and several islands within the harbour.
New York: The Brooklyn Flea Market
New York: The Brooklyn Flea Market - At the Brooklyn Flea Market, you'll find everything from records and 1930s posters to vintage clothing and antique collectables - and wandering round is free.
Paris: Chateau de Versailles' Gardens
Paris: Chateau de Versailles' Gardens - These spectacular gardens are divine, not as packed as the château itself, and free for half the year.
Rio de Janeiro: Ipanema Beach
Rio de Janeiro: Ipanema Beach - panema Beach, where you can frolic in the waves, go surfing, take long walks or simply sit back and engage in the discreet art of people-watching.
Tokyo: Yoyogi Park
Tokyo: Yoyogi Park - On sunny weekends, all sorts gather to Tokyo's Yoyogi Park for picnics, Frisbee, drumming, dancing and free festivals.
