So you’re itching to travel this year… but your wallet’s like, “Yeah, right.” 😂
Good news? You don’t need to be loaded to explore the world. Been there, done it, broke.
Here are 7 places you can actually afford to go—even if it’s your first trip or you’re flying solo. Let’s keep it super real, no fancy influencer talk.
1. 🇻🇳 Vietnam – Loud, Wild, Cheap (In the Best Way)
💸 Budget: ₹2,000–₹3,500 a day
Vietnam is hectic. Scooters everywhere, street food that costs less than your morning chai, and views that don’t need filters. I’m talking Ha Long Bay cruises, hostel rooftop parties, and coffee that could wake the dead.
🍜 Stuff you have to try:
- Sit on a tiny stool in Hanoi and slurp $1 pho
- Do nothing in a boat while floating through misty limestone islands
- That egg coffee… weird but weirdly good
You’ll feel rich here. Trust me.
2. 🇮🇳 India – Yeah, Right Here at Home
💸 Budget: ₹800–₹2,500 a day
Don’t sleep on India just ’cause you’re from here. The North is like a postcard, the South is slow and stunning, and everything in between? It’s chaos you’ll miss later.
🚂 Some gems:
- ₹20 train tickets with mountain views
- Hostels in Himachal or Goa for ₹400–₹600
- Chai, chaat, and those ₹100 thalis that slap
🎒 Slow travel = better stories + fewer regrets.
3. 🇮🇩 Indonesia – Beyond Bali, Baby
💸 Budget: ₹1,500–₹3,000 a day
Bali is very much in, maybe even overhyped at times. Go on an off-the-beaten-track trek to places like Lombok, Gili Air, or Yogyakarta—more affordable, chill vibes, and uninstagrammable.
🏝 Stuff that sticks:
- Rent a scooter for ₹300 and chase waterfalls
- Chill with locals over cheap mie goreng
- Beach hammocks, surfboards, fire shows… all under budget
ATM fees suck, though—avoid small withdrawals.
4. 🇧🇬 Bulgaria—Europe That Doesn’t Drain Your Bank
💸 Budget: ₹2,500–₹4,000 a day
Europe = expensive? Nah, not Bulgaria. It’s all the cobblestone streets and old churches without the Paris prices.
⛪ Try this:
- Rila Monastery (looks straight out of a fantasy movie)
- Sofia’s chill cafés and random art everywhere
- Plovdiv—you probably never heard of it, but it’s lovely
🥘 Food’s cheap too—₹300 gets you a good meal and a beer.
5. 🇬🇪 Georgia – The Country, Not the State
💸 Budget: ₹2,000–₹3,500 a day
Mountains. Wine. Friendly locals who’ll invite you home. Georgia’s the kind of place that turns “just a week” into a month.
🍷 Real talk:
- Villages with homemade wine… free refills too. 😅
- You can get around for ₹50–₹100 a ride
- Kazbegi and Mestia = unreal mountain views
It’s peaceful but never boring.
6. 🇲🇦 Morocco – Loud, Colorful, and Kind on Your Budget
💸 Budget: ₹2,500–₹4,000 a day
It’s got that whole desert + spice + ancient alleys thing going on. Total sensory overload (in a good way).
🕌 Go get lost:
- Wander Chefchaouen—yep, that blue town
- Sip mint tea in a chaotic souk
- Sleep in a riad (Google it; they’re cool)
🧳 Bring a backpack, not a suitcase—trust me on this one.
7. 🇦🇱 Albania—Europe’s Best-Kept Secret
💸 Budget: ₹2,000–₹3,500 a day
This one is wild, with beaches so clear and mist-covered mountains topping them, accounting for almost no tourists. It had more of the—wait, why isn’t everyone here? vibe.
🌊 Where to chill:
- Ksamil = beach heaven
- Berat is like a living museum (but fun)
- Theth National Park—just go. Don’t Google. Go.
🚌 Buses are slow but cheap—great for lazy travel days.
✈️ Real Quick Before You Go…
- ✅ Pack light—those hostel stairs are no joke.
- ✅ Download offline maps—Wi-Fi ghosts you sometimes.
- ✅ Use a travel card (or carry USD/EUR backup).
- ✅ First night booked? Good. Worry about the rest later.
- ✅ Talk to locals—you’ll get better food and stories.
💬 Final Words?
There is no need for a luxury hotel or fancy suitcase to travel. All you need is a little bit of guts mixed with a lot of curiosity and maybe ₹800 in your pocket.
Go get lost. Miss a bus. Eat something you can’t pronounce. That’s the good stuff. 🌎✌️