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Travelers are always looking for the best deals to minimize their travel budget.
With prices rising and falling over some extremely chaotic recent years, there are still always travel deals to be found.
While many destinations known for their ultimate luxury vacations may not always make the right choice, there are plenty of places around the world that will suit those on a budget.
Now that the calendar has turned to 2024, these 5 international destinations are still affordable for the trip of a lifetime.
Turkey
If you’re in Turkiye, chances are you’ve spent a good amount of money on plane tickets. The good news is that now that you’re here, you can forget about your financial worries.
One of the most popular countries in the world has seen its currency (lira) plummet. This allows you as a traveler to stretch your dollar much further.
While Istanbul is undoubtedly the most popular destination, the country as a whole is fascinating, from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, with so many historic cities in between.
Wherever you go, you can enjoy tasty Turkish coffee and beautiful bazaars. Although, one of the main attractions just got more expensive.
Thailand
Thailand has long been popular among adventure travelers looking to explore one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.
From the bustling city of Bangkok to the phenomenal beaches along the breathtaking coastline, there is no way you will ever have a dull moment.
Best of all, you can travel cheaply without fear of going over budget. Floating markets and night markets are your friend when you need cheap, yet delicious food.
Whether you like temple hopping, elephant sanctuaries or never-ending nights out, Thailand is the place to experience it all on a budget.
Albania
It is one of the trendiest and fastest growing countries in Europe and also one of the most affordable, which is why digital nomads love to call this place their home.
The capital Tirana is an excellent gateway to the country, but many head to the coast, such as Durres, Saranda and Ksamil.
The beautiful Mediterranean coast is simply too beautiful to pass up when visiting Albania. Tourists will get more bang for their buck with a beach stay, fresh food, local beer and transportation.
Portugal
As popular as Portugal has become, it’s surprising how affordable it still is. Prices tend to rise when the cat is out of the bag.
With many flights from the US, this beautiful European country is super accessible. The airline tickets are often also on the low side.
More and more Americans are flocking to Portugal for a dreamy vacation, with the main reason being how far their dollar goes.
From charming historic cities like Lisbon to breathtaking islands like Madeira, travelers are destined to check off a number of travel bucket list items here.
With ancient cities and islands full of otherworldly landscapes, who wouldn’t want to travel here while saving hard-earned money?
Colombia
Colombia is extremely popular among travelers and super affordable, but there is a caveat. The US Embassy has issued a travel safety alert following the deaths of eight American tourists in recent months.
Travelers always seem to have mixed views of their experiences through Colombia, and the reality is that safety is difficult to report because crime can happen to anyone at any time.
Travelers love to visit cities like Medellin, Bogota, Santa Marta and many more.
Anyway, Colombia is one of the most accessible Latin American countries from the US. Digital nomads like to make Colombia their home base because life here is affordable across the board.
Even the digital nomad visa can be obtained cheaply. If you’re not staying long-term, you can still take advantage of the low costs with cheap accommodation, food and transportation.
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