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Each week we run a section in the Guardian newspaper's travel section, asking for readers to send in tips on a particular subject. The best tip wins a digital camera courtesy of Jessops. Find out more


Young Woman Working on a Farm
Agriturismos
If you find beach breaks boring and cultural holidays too ambitious, a stay on a working farm might be for you. Browse our readers' top tips for a dirty weekend..
Senior Man Dripping Water from Lake2
Wild swimming
Few things are as refreshing as a dip in the wild. We asked our readers for the best places in Europe for an al fresco swim. This is what they came up with...
Chambord castle at night
Affordable chateaux
Where to live like a king for a pauper's ransom? All over the place apparenly. Been there readers picked some of the best on offer
Canoes on dock
Canoe trips in Europe
Feeling active? Got a sense of adventure? These reader tips on canoe trips along some of Europes greatest rivers should do the trick
Slice of cherry pie
Cookery courses
Learn how to cook a perfect paella in Spain or a great curry in Thailand with these tips on fab courses to bring out the Jamie Oliver in you
Running with surfboard
Surfing in Europe
Perfect breaks in Portugal and chilled out surf camps in France, if you're aching to release your inner surfer dude, these tips should give you all the info
Children playing in a rockpool
Rockpooling and crabbing in the UK
Find out where the best rock pools are in the Uk whether you want to go chasing crabs, searching for barnacles or just dip your toes
Dancing on the beach
Beach parties and festivals
Well, what better way to spend the summer than dancing on the sand as the sun goes down? From Goa to Venice, the best bashes are here
Gaudi balconies
Spain on the cheap
From amazing hostels, to beautiful hotels, tapas to tipis, it seems having a shoestring budget is no obstacle to making the most of Spain
Arc de Triomphe
France on the cheap
From eating lamb's brains to cycling around Paris for free, being on a budget in France doesn't seem to be an issue
Pizza in oven
Italy on the cheap
Find out where to get the most pizza for your euros and the best night's sleep at casa mia for not much more thanthe cost of a daily commute
Read readers' tips part one and part three