1. Thailand
Budget hotel rooms costs around $5 per day, a beer will cost about $2, and sightseeing activities run at about $15. Even those pictures of all the islands you see in travel brochures are a bargain. Friendly locals, warm weather, delicious food, lots of activities, jaw-dropping beaches, and stunning jungles mean you'll have plenty to explore. Thailand has it all.
2. Cambodia
Backpackers can find beds in dorms for as little as $3-5 a night, a bowl of soup or noodles for less than a dollar, 50-cent beers, and $3 cocktails. It costs $1 for a tuk tuk ride. They also have exciting night life and amazing food for very little amount of money. It is definitely a place you should but on your list of "must see" places.
3. Greece
Even before Greece went bankrupt, the country was a European bargain. Now, it's a budget traveler's paradise. Gyros cost around $3, you can get a huge lamb dinner for $10, drinks go for around $3, and single rooms can be found for under $30. An expensive night for me in Greece was $55! Declining tourism has only helped ensure cheaper prices. Go there, enjoy historic sights, help the local economy, and save money.
4. Peru
Most people come here attracted to the Inca trail, but there's a lot more to the country than that. Here you can sail the Amazon, visit the deserted, white sand beaches of Mancora, and explore the ruins of other Inca destinations like Moray and Choquequirao. Meals are rarely more than $5, private guesthouse rooms are around $25, and you can go anywhere in the country for less than $30. Don't let those jaw-dropping prices for the Inca trail you see online deter you from one of the funniest, happiest, and cheapest countries in South America. Pro tip: If you go to Cuzco, you can get last-minute deals to Machu Picchu for 50 percent off!
5. Fiji
Thanks to the fancy Fiji water, you would think Fiji would be an expensive place to vacation, right? You're wrong! I mean yes, you can find plenty $1000-a-night extravagant hotels and suites on the water but you can also find hostels, guest houses, and dorm rooms you can stay in for about $25 a night; you just have to do the research. Transportation is cheep and the beach is free and that's all you need. you may want to buy a margarita every now and then. Bula!
If you are looking for adventure and fun on a budget, any of the above regions will allow you to stretch your limited funds without having to sleep on couches or eat ramen noodles. The dollar may not go as far as it used to, but there are still plenty of destinations around the globe where you can vacation for less than you'd spend in a day at home. So get out there and do it!
