You always want to spend your vacation in a good place. But sometimes there is not enough finance for expensive resorts. There is a way out: countries that are unpopular among tourists, where you can relax inexpensively and with high quality.
Traveling to popular tourist destinations is quite expensive, especially during the holiday season. But there are little-known countries where rest will be much cheaper, and nature and infrastructure are in no way inferior to the best resorts.
Kingdom of Cambodia
The country is located in the south of the Indochina peninsula, the capital is Phnom Penh. In this country lost in the jungle, there is definitely something to see - palaces and temples, national parks, mountains and lakes, and the beaches along the Gulf of Thailand are simply mesmerizing with beauty.
The tropical climate and agricultural abundance make food very cheap. In a good restaurant for $ 5-8, you can eat your fill, trying various exotic dishes. On the street you can buy food for $ 1, for example, rice noodles with pieces of fish cakes, and sausages for $ 0.25.
In guest houses within the city, rooms are offered for $ 6 per day, two-star hotels - for $ 10-12. If your dream is to spend more time by the sea, then, as an option, you can rent houses along the coastline, they will cost $ 10-30 per day.
Tuk-tuk is suitable for moving around the city, the average price of a trip is $ 1-3. To explore the surroundings yourself, you can rent a bike, the price per day is $ 4-8.
Interesting excursions around the country are offered, for example, to the ruins of the center of the ancient Khmer Empire - Angkor Wat. The cost of guided tours varies from $ 15 to $ 100 per person. Please note that life in the capital will cost more than in other cities in the kingdom.
Vietnam
It borders on Cambodia, the capital is Hanoi, washed by the South China Sea. The country is famous for its paradise beaches and stunning underwater world. Diving enthusiasts will especially like it here. It is also home to the world's largest Shondong Cave, Holong Bay with 3,000 islands.
Almost all restaurants offer seafood, the average cost of such dishes is $ 3-5. Eating in cafes and eateries will be cheaper, you can satisfy your appetite for $ 1-2. At the same time, the food is delicious everywhere. If you prefer to cook your own food, then the markets and shops sell fairly cheap products.
You can easily get around the city by bus for 0, 3 $, if you want by taxi, then one km of the way will cost 0, 7 $. Prefer to drive yourself? Then you will be offered a bike for $ 3-6 per day or a car for $ 35.
Double rooms in 2-3 * hotels start at $ 8 per day. Apartments for rent for a month can be found for $ 400 or with a sea view for $ 500.
Prices for excursions around the country are different, for example, for a trip from Nha Trang to the southern islands, you will be asked for $ 7 per adult. And a visit to the Museum of Oceanography in Nha Trang costs only $ 0.7, Po-Nagar Towers $ 1. Tickets for children are usually 20-30% cheaper.
Thailand
The capital is Bangkok, located in the Indochina peninsula. It is a kingdom where secular laws are closely intertwined with Buddhist norms. Travelers are attracted by pristine nature, interesting culture and, of course, white sand beaches. The cheapest place to stay is Trang resort, the mountainous city of Chiang Mai. For payment in most cases, the national currency is accepted - baht. 1 baht is a little less than 2 rubles.
The lowest prices for food are found in street cafes, one dish costs from 40-60 baht. It will be slightly more expensive in establishments offering Russian and European cuisine. Also, meals in restaurants located in tourist areas are more expensive, so it is better to look for a place where the indigenous population eats. You should definitely try local exotic fruits, they cost mere pennies during the ripening season. In Thailand, they like to make money on tourists, so bargaining here is a must.
A hostel for accommodation costs 150-200 baht, a room in a two-star hotel from 400 baht.
To get around the city, you can choose a bus, the average price per trip is 4-20 baht. Tuk-tuki is the most popular transport, the price depends on the resort and distance. For example, in Phuket the fare will cost 20-50 baht. Bikes for rent will cost an average of 1,000 baht.
An inexpensive excursion will be offered to you in the vicinity of Pattaya, which includes the tiger zoo, the temple of Hell and Paradise, a pineapple and oyster farm, etc. An adult ticket costs 1190 baht, a child 990 baht.
Shopping lovers can shop well from June to August, they arrange a big sale here, discounts reach 70%.
Bulgaria
This beautiful country is located in Europe, the capital is Sofia. On the east side it is washed by the Black Sea, has many beaches and resort towns. Famous for its mineral springs, 9 sites in Bulgaria are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this country, one thing must be taken into account - the closer to the sea and the more famous the resort, the higher the prices. Season also plays a role in pricing. For example, in June and September, you can save 20-30% on the cost of accommodation and meals.
Most cafes and restaurants serve large portions and prices are affordable, some dishes cost pennies. During peak season, the seaside cafes can be used for dinner with the whole family for 10-15 €.
By booking accommodation in advance, you can save a lot. In the resort village of Kranevo, even in July-August, you can find apartments for 150-180 euros for two weeks. The cheapest resort village is Tsarevo. There are low prices for rental housing, food and fruits and vegetables.
Bulgaria is a rather small country, by renting a car or motorcycle, you can go around the whole country. Car rental prices start from 20 € per day.
A variety of excursions are offered to the most beautiful places in the country. For example, an excursion to the Valley of Roses, with a visit to the Thracian tombs and the architectural and ethnographic complex "Etar" will cost 35 €, for children - twice as cheap.
Greece
State in Southern Europe, capital - Athens. Having visited this country, you will not remain indifferent to the ancient beauty of the country, its beaches and the sea, the gentle sun and beautiful sunsets. Here you can relax on a grand scale outside the peak season, that is, from September to April. The cheapest vacation will be in the resorts of Haldiki, Peloponnese, the islands of Kos, Crete and Evia.
Housing prices in Greece depend on how close it is to the sea. A double room in a mid-range hotel can be rented for 30 € per day. An apartment or a family guesthouse, located more than 300 meters from the sea, will cost 100-120 € per week. This option is the most cost-effective.
Greek cuisine is very diverse; in cafes and restaurants, customers are delighted with large portions and affordable prices. In the resort area, of course, the price is more expensive, so it is better to eat in establishments located further from the sea. You can eat tasty food in such places for no more than 7-9 €. You can save a lot on food if you decide to cook at home. A week's supply of food will cost 60-70 €.
In Greece, where there is a unique culture, many historical, cultural and architectural monuments, you will be offered a lot of excursions for various amounts. For example, from Crete, an excursion to the uninhabited island of Chrissi costs 27 €. There you can walk along the beaches with red, green, black volcanic sand and beautiful shells. Of course, cool photos will be remembered.
Argentina
The most unique country in Latin America, the capital is Buenos Aires. It is famous for its unique nature, interweaving of traditions of the New and Old Worlds, passionate dances, sights and beaches that stretch for thousands of kilometers, washed by the Atlantic Ocean.
According to tourists, the resort of Nekocheya is a paradise for a budget holiday. There is a cheap hotel with a sea view and delicious food. In general, the cost of services and goods depends on the $ exchange rate, season and holidays. On average, in the country's resorts, a hotel room with quality service or a hostel can be rented for 900 rubles.
Here, in addition to establishments with Argentinean cuisine, you can find Italian, Spanish, French restaurants. You can eat in a cafe or an inexpensive restaurant starting from 300 rubles, and a dinner for two in a middle-class restaurant will cost 1100 rubles.
The local population actively uses buses, the fare is 15 rubles per one way. One km of the road by taxi costs a little more than 20 rubles. Car rental will be much more expensive, the simplest sedan costs 2500-3000 per day, add the cost of gasoline here.
Argentina has a lot to see. For example, Iguazu National Park, entrance to the territory per person is 1200 rubles. In the park you can see one of the natural monuments - Iguazu Falls in the tropical jungle.
Abkhazia
Borders with Russia, the capital is Sukhum. This is a small country where there is a sea with good beaches of Gagra and Pitsunda, picturesque mountains with ancient fortresses, Lake Ritsa with a beautiful legend and, of course, the famous cave in New Athos. And the population speaks Russian, which makes it easier for our tourists to stay in Abkhazia.
There are cafes and restaurants for every budget. A hearty lunch in the dining room for two starts from 350 rubles, and in a cafe by the sea 600-700 rubles. Everywhere you can buy street food: lamb barbecue is offered for 100, and churchkhela for 30 rubles. Cooking your own food will also save you money. The food in the markets is inexpensive and you can bargain there. If you arrive shortly before the market closes, sellers will still make a decent discount.
The most budget option would be to rent a guest house in small villages near the sea, rooms in it from 250 rubles per person per day. And accommodation in a hotel in the Gudauta resort costs about 1,500 rubles.
In the capital of Abkhazia, public transport is very cheap, by bus - 10 rubles, by trolley bus - 5 rubles. A shuttle bus runs between cities, the price is 100-150 rubles.
There are plenty of entertainment and excursions too. A visit to the New Athos Cave costs 500 rubles. Large stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes - where else can you see this?
