Having the chance to travel can be a life-changing experience. Immersing yourself in the cultures and languages of other countries can be enlightening and will force you to expand your boundaries further than you ever thought you would be comfortable.
Of course, the dream of travelling from exclusive hotel to 5-star resort all your life is a bit farfetched. In reality, most people will have to strictly budget to make the most of their travel dreams. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 cheapest cities you can visit this year. This list takes into account the daily average cost for a dorm bed at a cheap but well-maintained hostel, 3 budget meals, 2 rides on public transportation, 1 paid cultural attraction and 3 cheap or local beers.
3Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The city of Ho Chi Minh with its curving river and buzzing energy is a high-octane experience of modern Vietnam at its best. Ho Chi Minh offers everything from the swankiest hotels to the cheapest guesthouses and is full of surprises.
Blending sleek high-rises with French inspired architecture and traditional Vietnamese design, Ho Chi Minh was a city in flux for many years. Now, it is a stunning, modern city with a rich cultural heritage and many nods to its past.
Visit the War Remnants Museum or the Reunification Palace to see vastly different odds and ends from Vietnam’s political pasts. If you’re feeling brazen (and aren’t prone to claustrophobia) guides will take you on a tour of the legendary network of tunnels used by guerilla fighters for only $25.
