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7 Cheapest Places to Travel or Backpack in 2018

From Asia to Africa, whilst experiencing amazing culture and delicious cuisines, you could spend a week sunbathing in Thailand, or Climbing the Everest in Nepal without spending a fortune. In this article, I have featured 7 unique destinations to visit in 2018 without spending a fortune.

1. Nepal

Blessed with the tallest Mountain ever known to man, Nepal offers a variety of options for those with the keen interest in backpacking. It has miles of trails occupied by numerous temples, lodges and cheap accommodation. The Capital City, Kathmandu, with a hostel at $2 a night offers one of the cheapest prices in the industry.

2. Thailand

Thailand remains a favorite among tourists and backpackers due to the awesome islands, authentic cuisine plus beautiful beach-huts and a very rich culture. A trip along the 600 km Mae Hong Son Loop through the Northern Mountains would be a site of a lifetime.

3. South Africa

Without a fortune, its possible to experience a complete Safari. You could head to the Drakensberg for super hiking and do not forget Hluhluwe-Imfolozi to see the white Rhinos.

4. Malawi

African countries have a lot to offer thanks to their beautiful scenery, wildlife, and Historical sites. An air ticket to Africa may offer a setback but touring around Malawi is surprising cheap since you can depend on less than $30 a day. Entertainment, as well as local food, are so Cheap; a good meal can cost you less than $2 dollars whereas with only a single dollar you can enjoy world-class skiing.

5. Turkey

In Turkey, you can enjoy backpacking at a price as low as under $40 a day. Accommodation in a dorm hostel could come at $5 a night in Istanbul. You could find a meal going for as low as under $5 on the streets. An air ticket to Turkey and the local bus fare are equally cheap.

6. Tanzania

A Visa to this East African country costs only $50, so you are not spending a lot to enter this country. While it’s every outdoor enthusiast’s dream, you could enjoy all the backpacking and local street cuisines, and the best food ever tasted at less than a dollar.

7. India

The whole Subcontinent’s economy works on a barter system, work for a deal and India will offer you travel on the cheap. While it offers a variety of accommodation facilities rivaling the best hotels in the world, tourists willing to have the basic of conditions can enjoy a night at a hostel for only less than 1 dollar or 2.

Final word

To which destination will you head this year? The list above would be of value while planning your travel to that pocket-friendly destination. See you on the next backpacking trip.

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