Travel is a Necessity to Balance Everyday Drudgery, But it Need Not Be Expensive: Cheap 10 Places to Visit Across the World for a Dream Budget Vacation (2019)!

Who wouldn’t want to pick a place on a map and be there at their next holiday? We all have aspirations to be travelling to our dream locations, without compromising with the places to visit or things to do there. But, unfortunately, things don’t work this way in reality, for most people. We are limited by our earnings and how much we can spend on a trip. But, if you select the right places and make the right choices, you can make travels without being too heavy on your savings. Let’s first look for ways on how you can travel cheap.

If you are travelling on a budget, it’s important that you make a good research about the places that you are going to visit. You need to save yourself from unexpected spending by planning the number of places that you want to visit.

Making an advance booking can save you a lot of money, as ticket prices tend to be high if you make bookings just days before the day of travel. Also, evaluate the prices of different airlines before booking.

Prices generally go high during the school holidays. So, if you can, plan your trip during the off-season. You will end up saving on flight accommodations. Also, your destination will be less busy during these seasons.

Make sure that you pack all the things required during the trip so that you don’ have to spend money on things that you already had but forgot to bring.

Not only will you be saving a lot of money by eating local food, rather than eating at expensive restaurants, but you will also get an authentic taste of the food there. Street food is quite cheap in any place in the world.

If you are looking to travel on a tight budget, then you should also be able to forego some of the comforts of your home and be ready to sleep in dorms and cheap hotels.

Use public transport as much as possible to travel within and between cities. Public transport is really cheap compared to private taxis.

Culturally rich with abundant natural beauty, Vietnam has everything that a traveller would want. And, it’s one of the cheapest destinations to be in the world. The cost of staying per night could be as less as Rs.1,000 per night. And, you will be spending in the range of Rs.800 for a three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant. Transportation is not expensive either. There is a whole range of healthy food to try out on the streets. On a backpacker budget, your daily spending would amount to less than Rs.2,000 and under Rs.3,000 on a mid-range budget. Whether exploring ancient architecture or the diverse culture, making a boat cruise or doing tours of the islands and wildlife, Vietnam is one of the best places to be.

A place really blessed with nature, Laos is another really cheap place where you don’t have to break the bank to have fun. Dorm rooms can come as cheap as Rs.400-800 and hotel rooms at the range of Rs.1,000. Street food is really cheap and even eating at a mid-range restaurant would cost around Rs.200. The total expenses on a backpacker budget would come to be around Rs.1,500 and Rs.3,000 under a mid-range budget. With a lot of expenses saved on food and lodging, you can go climbing, trekking, kayaking, zip-lining, which aren’t very expensive either.

This beautiful country which also houses the Himalayas is really cheap to travel to. Whether exploring the cities or visiting heritage sites, there are a lot of things to keep yourself engaged. Equally balanced with the culture are the natural resources that you can explore in the country. Meals at a good restaurant cost around Rs.400 and accommodations at decent hotels cost around Rs.800. With the daily expenses of around Rs.2,000-2,500 and the variety of cultural and natural places that can be explored in different parts of the country, Nepal needs to be under your consideration if you are planning to travel on a low budget.

A really great cultural destination with amazing bazaars, cave cities, Roman ruins, you can explore Turkey at a cheap price if you make the right choices in your food and accommodation. This country with impressive landscape and rich historical background can be explored with under Rs.2,500 per day if you are not extravagant in your choices and around Rs.3,500 on a mid-range budget. Normal spending for the day includes around Rs.500 for meals, and you can easily find accommodation below Rs.1,000. Local transportation would take up to Rs.250 per day.

While Bali needs no introduction as a place to travel to, but Indonesia has a lot of other beautiful places to visit such as Jakarta, Lombak, Bandung, among others. And if you plan to go to these places, you can keep your spendings under Rs 2,000 to 3,500. The accommodation costs can be kept under Rs.1,000 per night if you go for cheaper options with fewer facilities. The cost of meals per day can be kept at around Rs.700. Taking metered taxis for transportation is an affordable option.

Cambodia is another Asian country that you should consider when you are on a tight budget. Sleeping in dorms can cost you as less as Rs.500 per night and guesthouses are abundantly available for less than Rs.1,000. Daily expenses for meals account for around Rs.800 in a mid-range restaurant. Taking taxis or buses is the means of transportation, but you can also rent a bike which would cost around Rs.500-1,000, depending upon your haggling skills.

With the mesmerizing beauty and adventures that the country has to offer, spending at the range of Rs.3,000 for a mid-range budget per day is really an exciting option to have for travellers.

With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a place to go to if you want to discover unspoiled coastlines. But, if you are looking for travelling in a limited budget, you should stick to 1-2 regions and select your meals and accommodation accordingly. You can easily get accommodation for less than Rs.700 at homestays. Or, you can also stay at hotels for around Rs.1,000 per night. Meals can be taken at Rs.1,000 per day. Boat rides can be expensive, as compared to the other daily expenses, costing around Rs.1,000-1,500 from one island to another. However, if you stick to the basic needs, spending only on food, accommodation, and local transportation, the cost per day in the Philippines will be around Rs.2,600-3,000.

Thailand is one of the most budget-friendly places with a mix of modern landscapes and historical-cultural background. Whether you want to be around the vibrant city or tranquillity of nature, Thailand has everything to offer. Thailand is one of the cheapest places to be, especially the northern part of Thailand. Sleeping in the dorm can cost less than Rs.500 and the hotel charges around Rs.1,000 per night. You can have your daily food expenses covered for less than Rs.1,000 per day. If will cost you less, if you decide to take street food. So, a budget of around Rs.2,000-3,000 is just about enough to spend a good day in Thailand.

If you are looking to travel to Europe on a tight budget, then Romania is probably the best place to visit. This place with charming towns, medieval villages, ancient fortified churches and lots of beautiful places to go, will not be too heavy on your savings. Just do some research and plans before you travel. Staying at the hostel or a local guesthouse costs around Rs.800-1,000. For meals, you need to make similar expenses, between Rs.800-1,000 per day. Transportation within the cities costs around Rs.400-700. So, a budget within the range of Rs.3,000-4,000 is good enough for a day in Romania.

Located at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia offers a mix of both the continents’ culture. Museums, historical sites, monasteries, hitchhiking are few of the things to keep you engaged there. Daily accommodation will cost at the range of Rs.400- 1,000. You can have your daily meal expenses at around Rs.700- 1,000. The local transportation costs less than Rs.400 per day. A mid-range budget of Rs.2,000 will be enough to cover your basic expenses in Georgia.

One of the alluring tourist destinations in India, Pondicherry holds many colonial buildings, temples, and churches. Whether strolling around the city or relaxing on the beach, there are a lot of activities to do in Pondicherry that cost close to nothing.

Fantastic beaches, cheap alcohol, delicious seafood, and a lot of parties are a few things that make Goa one of the best places to chill in India. The Portuguese influence is reflected through the architecture of the church and cathedrals.

Famously known as ‘The City of Lakes’, Udaipur is known for its rich cultural background. The lakes and the palaces of the Rajputs can enthrall anyone who visits this place.

Banglore is called the IT Capital and Silicon Valley of India, However, this place is not without its fair share of historical temples, architecture and natural beauty.

You will always run into a thing to do in Mumbai because this city never sleeps. If you want to experience the hustle and bustle of the city, then Mumbai is the place to be. Also, Mumbai has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Earning the nickname ‘Oxford of the East’, Pune has grown to become one of the major educational hubs of the country. The monuments, museums, and palaces can keep you really engaged. And, it doesn’t cost a lot to be around these places.

Hyderabad has a lot of historical monuments to visit. Additionally, great food and shopping places make this place a major attraction for visitors.

Chennai is famous for its automobile industry and is rightly nicknamed ‘The Detroit of India’. However, what makes this place worth visiting is the unique cultures and rich heritage this place holds. Passion for films is something every inhabitant of this place is born with.

Popularly known as ‘Pink City’, this city holds the Rajput history. So, historical architecture, forts, and museums are found in plenty here. And, the best thing is you can see visit these places paying a minimal price.

Home to diverse religion and culture, Kolkata is famous for art galleries, festivals, and colonial architecture. This place offers the best Bengali food to be found in the state of West Bengal.