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Add a commentUpdated and re-ranked for 2019, the Australia and New Zealand Backpacker Index includes 6 cities that are generally the most popular for foreign visitors. The currencies of both countries weakened a bit in 2018 against the US Dollar, but they are still similar in price to midrange European tourist cities. Fortunately, both countries have a […]
Comments (23)Add a commentUpdated for 2019, the Africa and Middle East Backpacker Index once again shows that travel is quite inexpensive to many popular cities, but a few in this area are among the most expensive in the world. This region gets far less tourism than most of the rest of the world and that translates to a […]
Comments (46)Add a commentSouth and Central America are sometimes forgotten by residents of the rest of the world, but savvy travelers continue to flock to this region for a great variety of reasons. In addition to the cultural and scenic highlights, the entire area is quite cheap by international standards, at least once you are here. Backpacking in […]
Comments (0)Add a commentBy the time Easter rolls around, usually in March or as late as mid April, everybody who lives in the north is so sick of the cold that they are dreaming of spending a week on a warm beach. Fortunately, there are warm beaches all over the Tropics, and many of them are very affordable […]
Comments (107)Add a commentAlmost all of Asia is a travel bargain once you get there, so finding an affordable flight is often the main obstacle for exotic holidays. In 2019 once again we have updated all of Asia’s major destinations and ranked them from cheapest to most expensive for the ninth year running. A few things changed, but […]
Comments (8)Add a commentThose looking for ideal destinations in Europe for the month of May have nearly endless choices. The May weather is warm enough to be nearly perfect in all but the most northern cities, and yet tourist crowds are still small since many people can’t get away until June or later. Even though it’s “warm” in […]
Comments (13)Add a commentAnyone looking for an affordable destination with very good weather during the month of May will be happy to know that the list of possibilities is long. There are fascinating cities in most regions of the world that are worth a look, as well as many affordable beach areas for those looking to relax in […]
Comments (0)Add a commentApril is a wonderful month for a trip to Asia since you have so many great choices. It’s still dry in southeast Asia, even if it’s extremely hot, and April is warm enough to visit China or some of the other places a bit farther from the equator. This is also one of the best […]
Comments (0)Add a commentSince most of Europe is so far from the equator, most of the famous cities are still a bit chilly in April. Still, April can be one of the best months of the year to visit the busiest and most popular cities here. Temperatures are warm enough for enjoyable sightseeing, yet the crowd sizes are […]
Comments (1,253)Add a commentAt least a decade or two ago, the dream of anyone planning to travel around Europe was to buy a Eurail Saver Pass. They were almost certain to save money, plus they allowed for a freewheeling style of travel where you could go anywhere you wanted at a moment’s notice. But things have changed, and […]