Beautiful Places Where You Can Live Like A King
Below is an assorted list of the cheaper destinations on the global travel
scene that are actually worth visiting. Some have fallen on tough times economically, while others have been and
are just a good value. It may not seem like a nice thing to say, but it's
rewarding reveling in others recessions.
(Assorted alphabetically)
Argentina
Thanks to the economic crisis of the late 90's early 2000's,
Argentina quickly went from one of the most expensive places in the world to
visit, to one of the cheapest. While the crisis may now be over, the effects can
still be observed on the currency & its associated value on the international
market. Buenos Aires consistently ranks as one of the world's cheapest cities.
Now that we've established Argentina's cheapness, it's also worth mentioning
that it's one of the more beautiful nations on earth, with its capital Buenos
Aires being known as the "Paris of Latin America".
Bulgaria
The gem of Eastern Europe with its stunning Black Sea coast, &
beautiful mountainous interior, Bulgaria is also one of Europe's cheaper
destinations. This won't last for long however with its just having joined the
European Union prices are already rising, & surely won't stop until they one day
reach Western European prices.
China
The Yuan may have strengthened a bit recently against the US Dollar
(which currency hasn't?) following China's removal of the currency's peg to the
US Dollar. Nevertheless China purposely undervalues its currency to keep its
exports a bargain on the international market. The purchasing power of a Yuan in
China is four times more than its 8.11 to the US Dollar exchange rate would
suggest.
Egypt
Most North African nations could be considered cheap destinations,
however Egypt is exceptionally cheap. It's currency has been steady devaluing
since the 80's, & it's recently taken a further downward spiral with its value
at the moment only half that it was in 2000. There's nothing like seeing the
Pyramids & not having to pay a fortune to do it.
India
The Indian sub-continent can be a very good bargain for travellers
looking to save a buck. Your transportation might be mediocre at the best, & the
accommodation might be grubby, but it'll definitely be cheap. Goa has a
beautiful coastline with some beautiful beaches that make for good places to
hibernate, or have raging beach parties, your choice.
Laos
The highlight of Southeast Asia according to Lonely Planet, Laos
definitely lives up to its reputation, & it's cheap too! It's the best value of
Southeast Asia, you'd be hard pressed to spend 20 Dollars a day in this country.
From the Highlands in the north to the Mekong River Delta in the south. Laos is
cheap.
Poland
One of Eastern Europe's more affordable destinations, Poland is also
one of its most interesting. From the beautiful cities of Krakow & Warsaw, to
the northern Baltic Sea Coast Poland has worthwhile attractions throughout its
entirety, & all at affordable prices. Even 5-star hotels in Warsaw seem a worthy
investment in comparison to the majority of Europe.
Vietnam
Vietnam has been & remains one of the world's most alluring budget
destinations. A thousand kilometers of coastline, a beautiful interior, & all
around cheap prices. Pretty much everything in the country is low cost. However
Vietnam does have the fasted growing economy in Southeast Asia meaning it won't
always be cheap, so visit soon.
*Article written in whole by Dakota Smith.
