5 Budget Friendly Destinations For 2016

You don’t have to blow your budget or postpone travel because of budgetary constraint this year.

There are good deals out there in the marketplace that could get you excited as the trip itself.

So, if you’re looking at budget destinations for 2016, here are 5 of the many places that the travel experts at Lonely Planet suggest:

1. East Africa

The African continent in general is a mostly forgotten region when it comes to tourism travel in general. However, the experience, lesson, and exposure one can get from exploring countries within this continent are mind boggling. Although the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa has forced tourists away from West Africa, the fact is West Africa like East Africa has much to offer in terms of excitement, fun, and adventure. That said, East Africa offers some of the best deals at this time, so a trip to places such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and the rest of the region will certainly be value for money.

2. Bosnia and Herzegovina

One cannot afford to ignore Europe in any preparation of a travel plan. Today, there are many parts of Europe that one can travel to without having a deep pocket. Two of those many places are Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inexpensive accommodation Bosnia and Herzegovina, meals and intercity transport combined with historic cities (Sarajevo and Mostar) and affordable adrenaline pursuits (rafting on the Una River and skiing) are aplenty with little cash outlay.

3. Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast

Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and immense biodiversity. So, if you love sun, sea, and sand or are into ecotourism this is the place you’d want to go without spending an arm and a leg.

4. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnam has Ho Chi Minh City been a popular budget destination, but both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are said to be the most magical of price brackets for the budget traveller: $20 per day or less for food, lodging and sights, according to Lonely Planet.

5. Galicia, Spain

Now, if you are interested in history, color, flavors and a cultural experience with a difference, then Galicia should be your stop — you get all of these at a bargain price. Western Europe’s budget destination for ages, Spain promises a whole host of tourism options that will have you giddy.