Just because you are sticking to a frugal budget doesn’t mean that you don’t get to take a vacation to another country. Sure, traveling abroad is synonymous with spending money, but there are luckily a few destinations around the world that won’t completely corrupt your bank account. Read on to learn more about 15 countries that you can visit while trying to stick to a frugal budget.
1. Turkey
The eastern European nation of Turkey is home to many sites of significance, and using public transport to get around and eating local food is not going to cost you an arm and a leg.
2. Thailand
If you like crystal clear-watered beaches, vibrant nightlife, and wildly lush jungles, then Thailand may just be the best option for your next getaway abroad.
3. Nicaragua
The Central American country Nicaragua offers a rich historical culture, volcanoes, hiking, and immaculate beaches, to name a few. The prices involved for a vacation here are also on the low side, so we had to add this one to this list.
4. Morocco
There aren’t many places around the world that can manage to live up to the hype and vibrancy of the city of Marrakech. From great food to insane art and markets, you really can’t go wrong with this North African country.
5. Myanmar
Myanmar is a great destination if you are looking for a place that is affordable and rich in culture and history. Mandalay, the capital city, is home to the Royal Mandalay Palace, which is the final location the ancient Burmese Monarch governed.
6. India
India is a great spot for those with frugal budgets. In addition to hosting tons of stunning tourist sites and epic scenery, it’s also packed with diverse cultures, food, history, and natural scenery.
7. Bolivia
This country is home to the world’s highest elevated lake, Lake Titicaca, which boasts some of the most breathtaking views one will experience on the continent. Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America, and it also holds the Salar de Uyuni salt flats, which makes anyone who visits feel like they are on a different faraway planet.
8. Laos
Laos is one of Asia’s most underrated landlocked countries. Its countryside is laced with dense forests, making it the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts.
9. Sri Lanka
The capital city, Colombo, contains sprawling beaches, tons of museums, and some of the most vibrant local cuisines of the region. Some of the top touristic sites include Gangaramaya Temple, the Galle Face Green Oceanside promenade and the National Museum of Colombo.
10. Indonesia
Indonesia is another hotspot that needs to be added to this list. There are plenty of natural and historic sites in this country, not to mention the famed Bali Islands that have been all the rage in recent years.
11. Cambodia
Cambodia is home to one of the most frequented temples in the world, and for good reason. Angor Wat is considered the largest Hindu temple in the world, and besides these remarkable sites, the nation also hosts tons of interesting villages along the Mekong River.
12. Vietnam
Vietnam has so many great destinations that one can visit, and the best part about it all is that it is one of the cheapest countries to visit in the world.
13. Guatemala
Guatemala is wild and raw, and it may not be a very developed country, but that’s what makes this cheap destination so interesting.
14. Malaysia
You cannot go wrong with this Southeast Asian nation. It is highly developed and contains many different cultures from all around Asia.
15. Cyprus
For those who crave a sweet island holiday, Cyprus may just be the next best place to vacation. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, between southern Turkey and western Lebanon.
