Thailand attracts backpackers and inexpensive visitors. Accommodation, food, and transportation are cheap nationwide.
The Yucatán Peninsula, famous for ruins like Chichén Itzá and beach destinations like Tulum, also has budget options away from the crowds if you look.
From the mountains to the jungle, Peru is an affordable destination with tons of culture. Go for cheap, filling meals like ceviche, empanadas, and lomo saltado.
India is filled with crowds, chaos, colors, and unique sites like the Taj Mahal, all often on a shoestring budget.
Indonesia is a budget traveler’s dream, with hostels for $5-10 a night and delicious local cuisine for pennies on the dollar.
While Lisbon and the Algarve are popular European destinations, costs drop significantly when traveling beyond the big cities.
Prague, Krakow, Budapest, and beyond offer Old World charm at a fraction of the cost of other European locales.
America’s national parks allow you to experience some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes accessible on a budget.