$25/dayGeorgia
Georgia
The Caucasus mountains, ancient wine regions, and some of the cheapest, most generous hospitality anywhere in the world make Georgia an underrated budget gem.
Destinations
Where to go on a budget
Every destination we cover, with a realistic daily budget, currency, and the best time to visit.
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$28/dayIndonesia
Indonesia
From Bali's rice terraces to Komodo's dragons and Flores' volcanoes, Indonesia's 17,000 islands offer a lifetime of budget adventure.
$35/dayMexico
Mexico
World-class food, colonial cities, and Caribbean and Pacific coastlines — Mexico delivers an enormous range of experiences for a fraction of US or European prices.
$55/dayPortugal
Portugal
Portugal is the rare Western European country where a real budget trip is possible — cheap wine, affordable hostels, and stunning coastline without the price tag of its neighbors.
$30/dayThailand
Thailand
Islands, jungle, and world-class street food — Thailand is the easiest place to start a budget trip through Asia, with a travel infrastructure built for shoestring travelers.
$25/dayVietnam
Vietnam
Motorbike through rice terraces, sleep on overnight trains, and eat like royalty for a few dollars a day — Vietnam remains one of the best-value countries on earth.