Bromley-based Suyin Haynes is a reporter for TIME magazine and co-runs a small business with her mum, Linda. The pair hand-make natural bath and body products which they sell through Etsy and at markets. Read on for Suyin's guide to south London, her top small businesses and more.
Living the Cheapskate life: journalist Harriet Marsden on open-air swimming, the magic of Morley's & London's best park cafes
Harriet Marsden is a native Londoner, author and freelance journalist writing for publications including The Times, The Independent and Foreign Policy. Here, she shares her top London 'hacks', from avoiding the crowd at King's Cross to getting Shard-esque views... without paying a penny.
From cashback apps to bill switching, these are the best money-saving hacks to see you through lockdown
The economic impact of the pandemic has meant that many people are now learning to live on a tight budget for the first time. Here, Jess and Alice (of savvy-saving Instagram account the Fru-gals) share their top tips for making the most of every pound, from virtual car boot sales to budgeting basics.
Living the Cheapskate life: Sonia & Vishnu of Transatlantic Foodies on Oddbox, the Onezone app & 'staying for one'
Sonia and Vishnu are the couple behind the mouthwatering Instagram page Transatlantic Foodies, where they share delicious looking meals from around the world, recipe tips and trustworthy restaurant reviews. Read on for their top London cheap eats, favourite small businesses and more.
Living the Cheapskate life: food influencer Wing Hoang on Chinatown's best restaurant & riding the tube like a local
Wing Hoang is an accountant by day and a successful food influencer by night, sharing delicious restaurant and home-cooked meals on her popular Instagram page, Feed.Wing. Here, she shares her favourite place to eat for cheap in the city, tips for 'hacking' the London underground and more.
Living the Cheapskate life: podcast host & Roundhouse programme manager Melissa Murdock on Mile End, museum foyers & more
Melissa Murdock is the co-host of 'The Imposters Club' podcast and a senior programme manager at the Roundhouse, the iconic Chalk Farm venue. She shares her favourite cheap eats, her disastrous Mile End rental experience and her tips for sweet talking your way to a free Pret coffee.
Living the Cheapskate life: plant-based nutritionist Rohini Bajekal on Madame Tussauds, dosas & vegan London life
Rohini Bajekal is a nutritionist who's passionate about making plant-based foods more accessible to people. Here, she shares her favourite affordable vegan London restaurants and tips for the perfect no-spend day in the city, as well as her ultimate London rip off.
Living the Cheapskate life: podcaster & radio host James Barr on pizza, free Pret coffees & VERY public naps
James Barr is a comedian, Hits Radio breakfast presenter and the co-host of the award-winning LGBTQ+ podcast 'A Gay and A NonGay' . Here, he shares his top London 'hacks', including his favourite local pizza place, the best spots to take a nap and his tips for getting a free Pret coffee.
Living the Cheapskate life: journalist Amelia Tait on disastrous flatshares, Roti King & splurging on spring rolls
Amelia Tait is a London-based freelance features journalist writing about technology and digital culture for publications including the New Statesman, The Guardian, New York Times, Wired and Vice. Here, she shares some of her top London 'hacks', from cheap eats to no-spend days in the city.
