Destinations
By Mark Kahler, About.com Guide to Budget Travel
The destination you choose can have a lot to do with your travel budget. From Europe to North America and beyond, look at the specific ways each place provides an opportunity for savings. Consider tips for individual places. Consult books and guidebooks.
Asia and Australia
From Seoul to Bangkok, Asia presents a wide and fascinating variety of things to see, people to meet and places to experience. Look for tips on low-cost transportation, accommodations and food. Find out the top sites and what it costs to see them. Many times, you'll be surprised by how little it costs to experience some of the world's wonders in Asia.
Caribbean
The Eastern Caribbean presents budget travelers with great value. Stop buying gasoline and paying high exchange rates. Read budget travel tips for seven prime island vacation destinations.
Europe and Africa
Tips for first trip to Europe can start good savings habits that last a lifetime. Should you take a car or train? Much depends upon on your destination and situation. Some cities in Europe are bargains, while others are more difficult to navigate on a budget. From budget rooms in London to the affordability of Europe’s midsized cities, there are ways to see this great continent and stay on budget.
- Tips for First Trip
- European Budget Travel Myths
- Car or Train?
- Bargain Destinations
- Bargain Mid-Sized Cities
- Getting Around on a Budget
- Budget Rooms in London
- Cairo on a Budget
- Northern European cities
- Southern European cities
Latin America
Find travel bargains in these heavily traveled cities of Latin America. Suggestions for getting there, getting around, dining, accommodations and more are included here, along with links to the Web pages that will help you plan a budget trip.
North America
Cities in North America offer a wide variety of attractions and prices. Take a look at cities in the Northeast, Midwest, South and West.
- Budget Rooms in New York
- Finding New York's Room Varieties
- California Beach Bargains
- Budget Byways
- Northeast Cities
Strategies
Shape a strategy for your intended destination. From downtown bargains to dangerous destinations, it pays to have a plan. The more you study, the more you find the so-called unaffordable cities are indeed affordable.
