10 Places to Visit While They are Still Cheap

Philippines

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Philippines, the quaint island country lying in the South China Sea makes an ideal destination for a budget holiday. If you are planning a sunny vacation then look no further because this place is still relatively cheap and should be explored now before it gets costlier. It has been rated as Lonely Planet’s top budget destinations to be visited in 2014. You can shop in manila spending a few hundred dollars as compared to a thousand in parts of Asia and Europe. A gourmet meal can be had for as much as 20 usd. The picture is a fine example of the pristine beauty of Philippine scenery.

Greece
Greece seems to have gotten its act together by revamping its strategy to be a nation that woos investors and tourism as never before. After years of mismanagement and non governance this island nation is proving to be a holidaymaker’s paradise in terms of being cost effective. Attracting tourists with promotional pricing and quieter locations, it is a great place to visit now before it gets too late. A typical landscape of Greece is shown year with signature white bungalows and the blue Aegean Sea forming a panoramic backdrop in the distance. Across the blue expanse are hills dotted with more houses painted white.

Riga, Latvia

Riga Latvia is a fine example of Russian orthodox architecture with its old style churches and steeple dotting the skyline. Even in the image you can see a pictresque post card view of the city with its clock tower looming high above the buildings. The river with its suspension bridge completes the picture. According to tourism reports it is still relatively cheaper to vacation in Riga where a daily expense of accommodation and transport with basic meals would only cost about 80USD. As Riga is considered the culture capital of Europe, one should make it a point to visit the place before expenses increase.



Mexico is comparatively cheaper than all American cities. It’s well worth a visit because a Mexican five star hotel is said to be the cheapest in the world charging around 233usd for a night. With its rich heritage and beautiful scenery including its imposing coastline, Mexico City has a lot more to offer for every budget tourist. The picture is taken from a night scene in up market Mexico City, the roundabout resembling London’s Piccadilly Circus revolves round a long column which has a huge angel like figure perched on top. In the background can be seen multistoried buildings and the city’s skyline.



Although most people consider the Caribbean for the rich, that isn’t entirely so. The Dominican Republic for instant is a cheap place for most budget travelers. It’s not only affordable but offers tourist packages that have good value for money. Low cost air transportation like Frontier and Air Tran are also available. The crystal clear waters and sandy white pristine beaches are a perfect paradise for everyone. Even the bay area shown in the image is a picture perfect scene with a yacht anchored in the waters. A huge resort complete with coconut palms is seen covering a vast area with a swimming pool in the distance.



Nicaragua
Nicaragua with its azure sea waters off the coast line, beautiful long beaches provides a string of budget tours made for every pocket. Blessed with an abundance of natural beauty Nicaragua is safe and a holidaymaker’s destination. Before it gets popular and expensive, one should consider a family vacation to this lovely country where you could go through a day on 22 usd. Nicaragua offers a whole lot of scenery for the nature lover. Rainforests and volcanoes with trailblazing paths for the avid hiker. The scene shows the coastal region with marble and granite rocks jutting out of the ocean waters.


Lisbon is easy on any traveler’s budget. Spread across a hilly terrain, Lisbon is a beautiful and picturesque city that captivates a person during night and day. Quaint streets with cobble stone roads, the predominantly Christian atmosphere featuring elegant churches and cathedrals, Lisbon has it all. Lisbon can be planned on 89 dollars a day. That is a cheap figure compared to other European cities One should plan a visit before popularity increases the costs of visiting Lisbon. Featured here is the Bellem tower declared a UNESCO heritage site. The tower built during the reign of king john was used as the city gateway.

Lisbon, Portugal




Sofia, BulgariaSofia, the largest city in Bulgaria has a rich and ancient history dating as far back as the 2nd century BC. The city not only provides countless of heritage sites, it is one of the most affordable tourist landmarks in Europe. Tourism statistics put travel costs in Sofia at 50 percent below the average cost of travel in the rest of Europe. You could get by with a complete board and meal plus travel package of 89 usd a night, ideal for the middle class tourist. The image shows one of its heritage buildings reflecting the theme of Sofia as a site of culture and education down the ages.


Little Paris as it is also known as, Bucharest in Romania is still healing from the throes of communism. As the city is slowly turning into an upcoming center of tourism, prices are nominal for a vacation. This is the time to visit Bucharest where a five star deluxe hotel might just cost 190usd a night. Incidentally Bucharest is one of the least expensive cities the world over. The picture here features a palace known as the “people’s house’ built during the communist regime. It is one of the biggest civilian administration buildings in the world. It is also one of the costliest in terms of maintenance.
Bucharest, Romania



India
India is one of the cheapest, diverse and most exotic places to holiday in. What with your currency exchange providing a good amount for the US dollar, India provides affordable five star hotels, resorts and entertainment. Most travel mags rate India a good budget destination. Among its cities, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are well worth a visit before the economy increases tourism rates. Seen here is the Taj mahal one of the 7 wonders of the world, a beautiful marble tomb located at Agra. It was built by the mughal emperor Shah Jehan as a tomb for his wife Noor Jehan.