I like to think of the world and humanity in general as a large book, and every destination and culture as a chapter in that book. To read as many chapters of the book as you can before you grow too old or busy is something that many people aspire to do.
And what better time to do all of that traveling than when you’re young and without too much in the way of responsibility? When you’re young, you hardly have a care in the world, you have lots of energy to spare, and you probably have plenty of free time on your hands.
The problem is that you might not have as much money as you would like to have. That’s why you’ll be looking for the cheapest travel destinations and, if you can’t find them, you might end up foregoing traveling altogether.
But don’t worry about it too much. Fortunately, it’s possible to travel on a shoestring budget. In fact, there are lots of great destinations around the world where you can travel and stay cheaply. Are you curious to find out more? Well, here are 5 of the best and cheapest from different continents around the world;
- Indonesia
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Indonesia is a truly beautiful place with lots of sights and sounds for you to revel in. It is one of the premier travel destinations of South East Asia. In fact, there is so much to do and see in Indonesia that you can feel a creeping confusion when you begin to plan your travel there.
The fact that there are so many mini-destinations in Indonesia means that there is bound to be plenty of traveling to be done, and that is the greatest source of expense in this destination. Traveling within the city can be expensive, and the same applies to traveling by boat from one island to the next.
To save up on traveling costs, you will have to pick one or two regions you intend to explore and stick to them. That also makes your experience of the place deeper. You should also try to stick with the local transport to make things cheaper. The food is also pretty cheap in Indonesia so, between that and the savings on transportation, you should be able to keep your expenditure under $30 a day.
- Greece
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Greece is one of the premier travel destinations of Europe and, while it is famed for being so beautiful and having some of the most breathtaking resorts and views, many students also fear it for being expensive.
With Greece, however, you can easily keep your costs low if you do your timing correctly. To start with, a lot of stuff has got a lot cheaper since Greece experienced a debt crisis in 2010. Flights to the country, the cost of tours, and accommodation are all relatively cheap since then. All the same, you still don’t want to go there during the summer months since that’s the high season and things are bound to be more expensive.
Don’t go to Greece during the summer months of July and August. Instead, time your visit at least a fortnight before or a fortnight after this period. Not only will you be able to spend less on this destination, but you will also find a much less crowded travel destination.
As for food, try to minimize eating out at the restaurants. Do your own shopping at the markets and cook at home. Your travel will probably be a lot more interesting that way anyway. With all that, you can easily keep your spending at $40 or less a day.
- Guatemala
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Guatemala is an excellent travel destination in South America full of the lushest jungles, ruins of ancient civilizations, and magnificent volcanoes. The cities are full of breathtaking architecture, and food is remarkably cheap when you eat at the local joints.
You can get around using the local transportation very cheaply. However, here, the crucial factor is that you know what kind of transportation you’re getting on. The chicken buses are the cheapest. They are basically old school buses from the US that have been converted for commercial use. They have neither scheduled stops nor price boards. The locals just wave the buses down wherever they want to board and ask the conductor to get off. The locals know the prices very well and a good way for you to make sure you pay the right amount is to watch how much the locals pay and pay the same. At that rate, you could easily spend less than $40 a day.
Now, students don’t just face a lack of money when traveling, but a lack of time as well. They may have assignments to do, essays to hand in, and so on. This stops them from traveling the world and seeing everything it has to offer. If you have this issue, there is no need to worry; you can use the services of Edubirdie to make sure you are abreast with your school work at all times.
- Namibia
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Namibia is a beautiful country indeed and offers some of the most breathtaking views, including the Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, and the Deadvlei. It might seem a little scary at first since many of the accommodation spots are luxury accommodations. However, with little clever tricks here and there, you can easily save lots of cash.
While the lodges can cost you up to $200 a night, camping on their grounds will hardly set you back more than $10 a night, which is obviously cheaper. You can also rent a 4-wheel drive and share it with friends to cater for transportation within the country. In case there is a communal kitchen in your accommodation spot, consider cooking your own meals to save even more money.
- Croatia
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Croatia is a truly beautiful gem of Europe. Lots of islands, lots of water, lots of parties, and enough sunshine to go round! This country literally has thousands of islands surrounding it, so you won’t want for places to explore.
The travel, food, and accommodation are all actually pretty reasonable in price, and you will enjoy all the parties on the beaches and private yachts from May to October. There is also lots of breathtaking architecture and picturesque sights.
To save money in this country, avoid traveling during the period from July to August and keep your destinations few and close. You could easily end up spending $40 or less in a day.
Conclusion
Traveling as a student not only allows you to have lots of fun but also opens your mind and expands to the variety of experiences available out there. Doing it on a budget makes it feasible for a student’s pocket. So don’t just sit there being bored; get out and explore the world!
Author Bio
Alvin Franklin is a blogger that writes about destinations and cuisines from around the world. He loves to travel and write about his adventures. He also loves to play table tennis between trips with his friends.
