Best Budget Travel Destinations of 2025 🌍
Looking to travel without breaking the bank? Here are five top destinations for smart, affordable 2025 adventures. If you crave sun, culture, or nature, these spots deliver big experience for small budgets—perfect for explorers who want more scenery, less spending. Highlights & Insider Keys Burgas, Bulgaria Picture charming seaside promenades, Roman amphitheaters, and beachside cafés where a pint costs around €2. Head inland to try banitsa (cheese pastry) with a local coffee for under €1. Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vibrant street markets, motorbike-packed alleys, and bowls of pho and banh mi for under $2. Pro tip: count on an abundant $10/day food and transport budget. Lisbon & Algarve, Portugal Pastel de nata and ocean-view hostels meet surf-ready beaches. Lisbon’s tram rides and Algarve’s sandy shores both come with wallet-friendly charm. San José, Costa Rica Explore lush valleys, volcanoes, and national parks—and fuel up on gallo pinto for bre...