1. Albania
While travel destinations in Europe are infamous for being over the top expensive, Albania offers a different story. Not only is it not expensive, but also promises the same exquisite, untouched and natural beauty of Europe. With hotels that range from a cheap $20 to $30 per night. Travelers can also visit the Albanian Riviera, which is very similar to the French Riviera, but without the crowd. Enjoy delicious meals for less than $10, then go to the middle of the country and visit the city of Berat and marvel at the Kalaja castle.
2. Bolivia
This travel destination is your best choice if you are looking for a really affordable place. You can get a meal for only $1 and probably end up spending an average of $25 every day of stay. La Paz is the capital city, but every tourist should also visit the Salar de Uyuni and Lake Titicaca. Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, spanning a little less than 10,600 square kilometers, it’s a landscape that almost looks like it’s special effects.
3. Cambodia
Cambodia is a place that proves that being affordable doesnt effect the quality of experience. The 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was shot in this country. It boasts of famous tourist sites like the Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm which are all shown so majestically in this film.
4. Ecuador
When in Ecuador, visit Quito, the capital city. Quito is a city that is very rich in culture and history. It should be the first stop when having a vacation in the country. The next is the Galapagos Islands. The best activities in the islands are snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, surfing, and of course, swimming. Have a snorkel or a hike and get up close to the island creatures like the sea lions and sea turtles, right there on the beach, unafraid of humans. The Galapagos is also the only tropical island that’s home to penguins.
5. Egypt
We were as surprised as you are. Hostels in Cairo go for as low as $4 a night and could be cheaper if it’s a hostel outside the city. Sights and tourist activities can be done for as cheap as $5 up to $10, including a tour of the world-famous Pyramids of Giza. Just avoid the camel rides, if you are staying in Cairo, the Pyramids are only a decent hike from there. There are also a number of temples one can visit, some museums, and remember one bit of information about Cairo, everything here can be bargained.
6. Ethiopia
Bring your adventurous side if you are planning to have a trip to the diverse country of Ethiopia. For culture immersion, visit the very famous medieval settlement that closely resembles Jerusalem. It’s the town called Lalibela and is located in northern Ethiopia in the Amhara region. There are at least 11 churches made entirely of rocks, connected via tunnels, and are believed to be standing there since the 12th century. Nature lovers should go to the Babile Elephant Sanctuary and see gazelles, cheetahs, lions, and leopards, aside from the elephants. Check out the Rift Valley, Omo Valley, and the Blue Nile Falls, too. Meals here would only cost around $4, now that’s a good deal.
7. Guatemala
Situated in the northern center of Central America, Guatemala is the right destination for budget travelers. Amazingly preserved Mayan civilizations lie here in Tikal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth the visit. Then be enthralled with Laguna Lachua, a lake in the middle of a national park in the highland city of Coban, northwest of Tikal. On average, a tourist could only just spend about $40 a day. That already includes decent lodgings, meals, and transportation. Do not forget to visit Antigua and Lake Atitlan as well.
8. Laos
Laos boasts of cities that are rich in natural sites and beautiful man-made structures. And it is unbelievable how affordable everything is. The least one has tospend a day in Laos is less than $20. A traveler might be able to do this in Vientiane, rather than in the capital city of Luang Prabang. But even so, staying in both cities is very cheap compared to international standards. Visit the sacred monument, the national symbol of Laos, Pha That Luang. A Buddhist temple (or stupa) in Vientiane. Then go north to the small and heavenly town of Vang Vieng.
9. Lithuania
Staying in Lithuania for a vacation can cost as little as $15 a day. Hostels cost around $6 a day, and transportation can be less than a dollar. Meals can be had for just $4 to $5. The people are friendly, food is affordable, and so is the transportation and accomodation. Looks like everything’s sorted. The capital city is Vilnius where you must visit the Old Town, St. Anne’s Church, and the Gediminas Keep there. Take a trip to Kernave, one of Lithuania’s oldest towns, and see relics amongst its archaeological reserves.
10. Macedonia
Another budget-friendly European destination, Macedonia, or the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, is a destination that’s great for hiking and backpacking tourists. Visit Lake Ohrid in the Ohrid region. The lake was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both for the beauty of the lake and for the cultural and historical monuments found in the area. Medieval churches, amphitheaters, and old fortresses can be seen while hiking the old town. With a $25 a day budget, one can just stay here as long as they want. Hostels go for as low as $8, and meals are the same price, if not lower.