A trip to another country can cause a significant blow to the traveler’s wallet. Fortunately, the world is large and diverse enough to provide everyone with a chance to relax and have fun “cheaply and cheerfully.”
Publisher Lonely Planet, producing guidebooks for the poor, introduced ten excellent entertainment for budget travelers.
10. Ryokan (hotels) in Japan
Ryokan - these are traditional Japanese hotels, which can be distinguished by the eastern "appearance" and the characteristic curved roof. A room in such a hotel in Hiroshima can cost only $ 80 per night, while the service is not inferior to five-star hotels. The rooms are decorated in a national style, so there are no beds in the rooms, and rice mats on the floor. You will have to sleep on special mattresses spread on the floor. There is no bath either, instead there is a common bathhouse - ofuro with a separate entrance for men and women. Rarely, there are ryokans with European-style numbers.
9. Private sauna in Sweden
With due diligence, thrifty tourists can find a “middle-hand” room with a private sauna, which costs $ 480 per week.
8. Low season safari in East Africa
Traveling to this region during the low season (from March to June and from October to December) is cheaper than during the peak period.
7. Budget SPA-salon in Morocco
For just 40 Moroccan dirhams ($ 5), tourists can indulge in a body weary of a flight in a hammam at the hotel, which at the same time is the local SPA salon. No visit to the SPA can do without an excellent massage with argan oil, which softens and moisturizes the skin.
6. VIP access in Las Vegas
Sin City guests who sign up for Free Vegas Club Passes get privileges at various day, night, and strip clubs and bars, including free entry or free drinks for women.
5. Personal cocktail in London
At B.Y.O.C (Bring Your Own Cocktail, “bring your own cocktail”), customers can bring a bottle of their favorite liquor, and the bartender will make a cocktail of it according to the tastes of the customer. You can order cocktails within 2 hours. Such alcoholic entertainment costs $ 27.
4. Cheap dishes from a Hong Kong Michelin-starred restaurant
The authors of the rating of low-cost tourist attractions did not specify the price of dinner at the Tim Ho Wan restaurant, but reported that in this restaurant you can enjoy excellent and inexpensive fried turnip pies, pork buns and noodles rolls with minced pork liver.
3. A dream in a German ancient castle
For $ 24 per night, a tourist will get an excellent opportunity to live in the Shtalek castle in the city of Bahara. The castle was built in the 12th century and was the residence of the Palatinate of the Rhine and the archbishops of Cologne. It was destroyed and built from ruins again at the beginning of the 20th century in accordance with the drawings of the 17th century. These days, the hostel is located in Stalek. Connoisseurs of ancient architecture should take a stroll through the historical center of Baharah, there are several excellent houses with half-timbered construction.
2. Creating your own fragrance in Grasse
The French city and municipality of Grasse is touted as the perfumery capital of the world. This place offers many olfactory attractions and attractions for tourists. You can buy high-quality perfumes from the manufacturer or create it yourself by attending a perfume manufacturing workshop. The cost of participation in the seminar is $ 50.
1. Thermal baths in Nautolsvik
The geothermal beach, located in Iceland, near Reykjavik, boasts a boiling seawater pool and hot tubs. In summer, entry is free, and in winter the entry fee is only 500 kroons (4 dollars). With such a low price, the geothermal beach is an excellent attraction for budget travelers.
