11 INSANELY CHEAP Destinations for Budget Travel in 2024
There are many factors to consider when planning a vacation, from finding cheap places to travel and the safety of your intended destination to hotel options. But like it or not, there’s one thing that influences our travel decisions more than anything else: money. All those resort fees, plane tickets, and life-changing meals add up pretty quickly-so at the end of the day, we really want to prioritize places where our greenbacks have the most spending power
Number 11: Hungary
1 USD = 351.21 HUF
Hungary’s favorable economy is great news for anyone planning a trip to Budapest, where a growing scene of Michelin-starred restaurants and high-tech spas are calling to us from across the globe.
Number 10: South Korea
1 USD = 1,301.45 KRW
While other travelers head to the popular tourist destinations of Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island, we have our eyes set on another South Korean city: Mokpo, located in the Jeolla region at the southern tip of the peninsula. The port city offers some of the most interesting dining in the country, and specialty dishes like hongeo (a naturally fermented, extremely pungent skate-fish dish) attract food lovers from around the world.
Number 9: Mexico
1 USD = 17.22 MXN
Mexico is consistently one of our favorite places to travel on a budget. In Mexico City, with a street food culture rivaled only by its forward-looking restaurant scene, you’ll be spending most of your money on eats. But make sure to leave some bucks to visit all the cultural wonders the city has to offer, starting with the iconic Museo Jumex. If you’re looking to go a little farther afield, head to Jalisco to see tequila being made at the source, or Isla Holbox for a sleepy beach scene.
An eagle hunter riding near the Altai Mountains in Mongolia.
Number 8: Mongolia
1 USD = 3,449.69 MNT
We’ve long been fans of Mongolia for its seemingly limitless expanses and adventure camps-and the fact that travel here costs as little as $75 per day (including accommodations).
Number 7: Vietnam
1 USD = 24,275.00 VND
Plenty of countries in Southeast Asia are great deals for dollar carriers right now, but we recommend a trip to Vietnam-in part because of the steadily increasing exchange rate, but mostly for the country’s mind-blowing beauty. Hanoi is arguably the most romantic city in the region, but don’t be afraid to venture off the beaten track during your next visit: Places like Ninh Van Bay and Phú Quốc island have pristine beaches and intimate resorts you won’t find in the more touristed areas.
Number 6: Brazil
1 USD = 4.94 BRL
Like much of South America, Brazil is a good place to visit if you don’t want to break the bank. But the fact that a dollar gets you nearly five Brazilian reals means you can get even better value than usual.
Number 5: South Africa
1 USD = 18.30 ZAR
The value of the South African rand has fluctuated a lot over the past few years, but we’re pretty happy with where it is today. (To compare, one U.S. dollar only got you 8.57 ZAR 10 years ago.) Stretch those bucks on the Test Kitchen’s 21-course tasting menu in Cape Town, then head into the wilderness at Singita Castleton Lodge in the Sabi Sand game reserve.
Number 4: Sri Lanka
1 USD = 327.31 SLR
The Sri Lankan rupee has slowly gotten more and more favorable over the past couple of decades, but it completely skyrocketed starting a couple of years ago (a dollar converted to 200 SLR in February 2022, and now look where we are).
Number 3: Costa Rica
1 USD = 525.96 CRC
The Costa Rican colón has depreciated a bit in recent months, but it remains favorable for US travelers. Then there’s the fact that the country’s best asset (i.e. its natural beauty) is mostly free to enjoy.
Number 2: Philippines
1 USD = 55.89 PHP
We’re never not dreaming about island hopping in the Phillippines. It’s hard to believe that places like Palawan and Siargao are so economically accessible, given that they are some of the most beautiful places on the planet. Even five-star resorts like Shangri-La Boracay can be reserved for under $350 per night, which is all the incentive we need to book a trip right now.
Number 1 : Madagascar
1 USD = 4,580 MGA
For your next tropical island vacation, skip pricey, popular locations like the Maldives and Bora Bora for inexpensive Madagascar-an Indian Ocean treasure filled with breathtaking rainforests and lemur-filled national parks. Plan your visit around the opening of Namoroka Tsingy Exploration Camp (scheduled for mid-2024),
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22 сен 2024
