Cheapest Travel Destinations in 2017 | PT 2
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It's time to start packing your bags because 2017 is shaping up to be an awesome year for budget travel. With the dollar rising and the pound at an all time low, your hard earned cash will go a lot further in so many destinations around the globe – oh, and according to some aviation experts, airfares are expected to plummet in 2017 as well, score! So where should you go on your next trip? Here's our pick of the most affordable (and super cool) destinations to visit this year.
8. Nepal, South Asia
Having recovered from nationwide fuel strikes and a catastrophic earthquake, Nepal is a fabulous choice for budget-conscious travellers in search of life-changing hikes and otherworldly wildlife. What’s even better is that you can survive on as little as $50 per day, and wherever you go in this magical land, expect to see thousands of smiley faces – bliss.
Average costs (in USD):
Budget hotel room in Kathmandu: US$5–25
Dinner and breakfast in a trekking lodge: US$10–12
Trekking porter/guide: US$15/25 per day
9. Morocco, Africa
Easy to navigate, stable and kaleidoscopic in every way imaginable, Morocco offers travellers a low-cost and affordable hit of exotic luxury. Only a few hundred miles south of Western Europe, there simply isn’t anywhere in the top half of the Northern tip of Africa that is so thrillingly at odds with the rest of it. Mysterious and unrelentlessly playful, Marrakech offers unmissable, affordable and luxurious accommodation you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else.
Average costs (in Dirhams):
Basic double (shared bathroom): from Dh50
Soup or sandwich: Dh4–30
Four-hour local bus trip: Dh60
10.Uruguay, South America
Better value in every sense of the word, this South American beauty is less pricier than Brazil and Argentina combined. There are plenty of awesome beaches for you to chill on, and you’ll be relieved to know that the steak is cheap here too.
Average costs (in Pesos):
Hostel dorm bed: M$180; double room in budget hotel: M$350–600
Cheap lunch: M$60–80
11. Michigan, USA
Michigan’s upper peninsula is simply stunning. Filled with Norman Rockwell-esque villages, the entire place offers a bewitching charm unlike anywhere else in the USA. Predominantly buzzing with locals and Midwesterners from all walks of life, the area is relatively tourist-free so it’s a great alternative if you want something more causal and relaxed. Aside from its gorgeous towns, the region is known for its quaint collection of historic lighthouses, glittering beaches and lake shores and some of the country’s oldest forests.
Average costs (in USD):
Basic double (shared bathroom): from $50
Cheap meal: $4–15
National Park Entry: $10-15
12. Porto, Portugal
Amazingly, this vibrant and lively city still manages to evade tourists. We can’t seem to understand why, given Porto’s picturesque setting on the Rio Douro and the countless, excellent and affordable eating spots and accommodation – oh, and it’s super cheap to get to on numerous budget airlines throughout Europe. Dubbed Portugal’s second city, the place is home to a string of inexpensive museums, Instagram-worthy vintage trams and several atmospheric wine caves that offer dead cheap tours and tastings. Yum.
Average costs (in Euros):
Dorm bed: €15–22
Basic hotel room for two: from €30
Lunch special at a family-run restaurant: €7–9
13. Namibia, Southern Africa
With the country’s currency at an all time low, there couldn’t be a better time to explore and experience this amazing country. What experiences, you ask? Think desert – wildlife spotting in the incredible Etosha National Park, challenging hikes in the wilderness of the Fish River Canyons and sand surfing down the epic Sossusvlei Dunes. With its exceptionally clear milky-way night skies and virdiscnet tundras, know that the best and most long-lasting memories of this natural paradise won’t cost you a single penny.
Average costs (in USD):
Guides/drivers: US$10 per person per day
Camp or lodge staff: US$10 per guest per day (usually placed in a communal box)
Transfer drivers and porters: US$3
14. Greece, Europe
Forget the country’s current economic turmoil – if anything, it’s more reason to travel here to support the country’s welcoming and notoriously friendly locals. The fiscal situation does mean that prices are a lot cheaper than usual, so lucky for you, you’ll be able to spend an extra night or two in Santorini. So what are you waiting for? History, culture, glittery coves and perfectly white sandy beaches await.
Average costs (in Euros):
Dorm beds: €10–20 and domatia (Greek B&B) from €25
Meal at markets and street stalls: under €10
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