Cheapest travel destinations on the planet

There are a lot of travel destinations in the world that people think is cheap to go to, but they end up spending more than what they anticipated. For example, India is one of the cheapest places on earth for a traveler. But if you go there and eat exclusively western food and stay in luxury hotels, then your money won’t go very far. According to James Haidak, for a destination to be considered cheap, every facet of a location should exude great quality for the price. Here are some great examples of the cheapest travel destinations on the planet.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

For a metropolitan location, Kuala Lumpur is a great option for a cheap holiday getaway. Imagine taking a 10-minute ride in their version of Uber (Grab) and spending less than a dollar on the trip. The food is also relatively cheap for the serving you get. Basic meals run for about a dollar or two while modestly prepared authentic Asian cuisines can cost as little as $4-5.

Bangkok, Thailand

Similar to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok is teeming with culture, places to visit, and prices that are hard to come by in South East Asia. Imagine spending a night at a 5-star hotel for as little as $70 or as cheap as $7 if you’re a backpacker looking for a decent hostel. Transportation can cost a little more if you go by cab, but only if you get stuck in traffic.

Athens, Greece

The birthplace of democracy as well as home to some of the world’s greatest philosophers, Athens is one of the cheapest cities in Europe if you consider what you are getting in return. While famous locations and major museums typically come with a cheap entrance fee, the city also gives free educational city tours every day. According to James Haidak, Athens is also a great location to stay in when doing short day trips to nearby locations.

Amsterdam-based DJ James Haidak has played at festivals alongside names such as John Digweed, Nic Fanciulli, Stephan Bodzin, Reinier Zonneveld, Oliver Weiter, Henry Saiz, Kobosil, and many more. For more reads on travel, visit this website.

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