Many people nowadays believe that travelling on a shoestring budget is impossible. We’ve proven them wrong time and again with our “$25 a day” travel articles, and we’re not about to stop any time soon! One of the easiest ways to ensure you won’t break the bank on your journey is to look for the countries with the best exchange rates.
Or, you could just read about them here in one convenient package. These budget travel destinations will surprise you with how much you can actually do for cash that wouldn’t get you very far in more expensive countries. Let’s have a look!
#1 Thailand
Thailand is most famous for its bustling capital of Bangkok, which is usually a “headquarters” for a traveller looking to see the whole country. Of note are Thailand’s myriad of beautiful temples, lush jungles and spectacular beaches, as well as the way macaques hang around populated areas, co-existing with the populace due to their belief that they bring good luck and fortune.
They tend to cause a bit of mischief, but perhaps there is some truth to that belief. For one, the cheap prices here ensure that there will be plenty of travellers willing to spend their money on delicious food (which is everywhere, mind you), souvenirs and other things. If you stick with street stalls, for example, 170 THB ($5) will get you an entire day’s worth of food.
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