Many people wish to see New York City while avoiding the typical tourist traps. And let’s face it; most of the tourist traps are pretty expensive. Well, if you’ve ever dreamed about visiting NYC, but weren’t sure if you could afford it, here are 30 free things to do in the Big Apple, not to mention the four surrounding boroughs. http://dguides.com/newyorkcity/features/30-free-things-to-do-in-nyc/

There's a really great website called www.istopover.com that is worth checking out. Home and apartment owners can list spare rooms and space on the site, and travelers can rent them out for much less than a hotel. Should be a really great way to save money for travelers on a tight budget, and a lot of the places look really nice! Definitely worth checking out as an alternative to staying in hotels and hostels.