The best countries for a budget holiday. The most inexpensive countries in Europe

There is no country in the world that is not of tourist interest. Exclusive historical and archaeological attractions, cultural heritage, and ecological beauties are present in each. Unfortunately, visiting many of them seriously impacts the wallets of tourists. However, there is a list of world tourism leaders By inexpensive holiday, including countries with entertainment, marine, environmental and cultural areas.

• Europe
• Russia
• South America
• Near East

Three inexpensive and beautiful European countries

Europe is very heterogeneous in terms of prices within the different countries it includes. For example, in Finland, which is close to Russia, food prices are much higher than in the distant Netherlands, and therefore it is impossible to calculate a vacation budget based on distance.

The top three low-cost countries in Europe are:

• Croatia
• Poland
• Romania

Croatia

One of the most reasonably priced countries, gaining tourist popularity due to its location on the Adriatic coast and surrounded by chains of islands, holidays on which are little different from holidays on oceanic atolls: the same bright seascapes, the same snow-white sands, exotic nature. Yachting is developing rapidly on the beaches of Croatia: it is the main entertainment area.

Added to this is a daily varied menu of spicy and spicy seafood dishes and local wine, famous for its softness and flavor palette.

It is customary to visit Croatia at the height of the summer heat, starting in June, and in early autumn, until October. But prices for accommodation, food and entertainment in the subsequent season - October-November - will drop by half. At this time, you won’t always be able to swim, but going on a yacht and spending time in the lap of exotic nature will be quite cheap.

Flight: from 13,000 rub.

Accommodation: from 1400 rub.

Poland

This is a country in which the Middle Ages have remained intact in many places. When going to Poland, get ready for the fact that almost every resort will offer you an overview of a perfectly preserved knight's castle or the ruins of historically significant fortifications of the 12-14th centuries.

Most resort towns in Poland are ancient cities with atmospheric architecture, beautiful churches, and picturesque landscapes. Lakes framed by forests and parks create lyrical pictures that are pleasant for tourists tired of the bustle of big cities. offers cultural and ecological tourism with hospitality and affordable accommodation and food. The climate of Poland allows you to admire it at any time of the year.

Flight: 8,400 rub.

Accommodation: from 1400 rub.

Day stay for two: from 5600 rub.

Romania

The leader in the list of the most inexpensive countries in Europe, and at the same time provides a variety of vacation destinations. For curious tourists - a country of fortresses and castles of the 14th-16th centuries. (among them the castle of the famous vampire Dracula!). For active tourists there are ski slopes and mountaineering routes, for lovers of sea holidays - the Black Sea coast.

Romania is a very wooded country, it charms with its pristineness, interspersed with modern and very cozy cities.

The climate of Romania is similar to Russia, with the difference that in winter it is rarely colder than fifteen degrees below zero. But summers here are not very hot: on average, up to twenty-five degrees Celsius.

Ski season: winter, from mid-December until the snow melts (usually the end of April). Holidays on the Black Sea last a little more than two months: from June to mid-August.

Flight: 10,500 rub.

Accommodation: 1750 – 2100 rub.

Day stay for two: from 4900 rub.

Asia: exotic things you can afford

One of the well-known inexpensive Asian destinations is Thailand, and relatively recently two more exotic beautiful countries have entered the world of widespread tourism: Cambodia and Vietnam.

Countries that are actively developing tourism destinations are always distinguished by inexpensive prices and very attentive service. This is how they earn their reputation.

Thailand

Many tourists have fallen deeply in love with this extremely friendly, inexpensive country. Violet and turquoise lagoons of long beaches, stone steles as if dropped from the sky by giants, colorful outfits of local residents - we have seen all this at least once in photographs, and all this is quite accessible to see in reality.

The main shrines of Thailand are the White Temple, as if carved from ivory, and more than thirty thousand Buddhist temples, carved, colored, inlaid.

The islands of Thailand are kept clean and fresh, and the underwater world is fascinating. Local cuisine is divided into two directions: Japanese-Chinese (you won’t see such huge rolls anywhere else) and local spicy cuisine, sometimes even too exotic.

People visit Thailand from the end of November to February - this is the tropical season, ideal for a beach holiday, and the hot season that follows, from mid-March to May. At this time, the temperature rises significantly, up to 37 degrees. The rainy season (June-October) is interesting in its own way, but there is a risk of spending your entire vacation at the hotel looking at the rain.

Flight: from 20,000 rub.

Accommodation: 1000 rub.

Cambodia

Thailand's small neighbor, Cambodia has finally dealt with the revolutionary upheavals and has begun to develop as a tourist country.

Surprisingly, Cambodia offers lower prices than Thailand and higher level of service. The beauty of the country is unique: twenty-two national parks attract eco-tourists. Blooming jungles, rare plants, and the lushness of the tropical forest coexist with beach areas on the shores of a very clean ocean.

Little Cambodia has the biggest religious building world - the temple of Angkor Wat is the main attraction of the country. The climate and recommendations for visiting Cambodia are the same as the climate and recommendations for visiting Thailand.

Flight: from 33,000 rub. (Siem Reap)

Accommodation: 1000 rub.

Day stay for two: from 4500 rub.

Vietnam

The popularity of Vietnam is becoming attractive for those who are willing to spend money on air tickets in order to then establish a financial balance through cheap accommodation and food.

The culture of Vietnam, long hidden from the eyes of Europeans, developed separately and is therefore so attractive to those eager to get acquainted with the unknown. Temples of rare beauty, excursions to the habitats of small ethnic groups of Vietnam, hiking and cycling through forested mountains: Vietnam invites not a tourist, but a guest.

He generously shares his rich views, gives relaxation on beaches stretching almost three thousand kilometers, and willingly introduces exoticism and Asian mystique into his mysterious world.

Vietnam also has the cheapest pearls in the world, the most unusual cuisine and very friendly local people.

From December to April, you can exchange the chill of the Russian winter for the delightfully warm breeze of the Vietnamese coasts. At this time, prices in the country are slightly higher than in the subsequent season, which lasts from May to October. This is the rainy season, but prices drop so noticeably that tourists are little bothered by the rain. They buy multi-colored Vietnamese umbrellas with fringes and go for an impression!

Flight: from 27,000 rub. (Ho Chi Minh City)

Accommodation: from 1000 rub.

Day stay for two: from 4500 rub.

Russia: such a familiar stranger

Holidays for the most active travelers. Karelia provides many tourist centers, and the tourist centers vying with each other to please tourists, offering fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking to the forest and mountains.

The nature of Karelia is poorly described in words: it is not only unique, it does not even have a pale resemblance to itself. Northern coniferous forests frame turbulent mountain rivers in lace frames, multi-colored rocks are reflected in the waters of lakes, sunsets and sunrises paint the world in all shades of gold.

A particularly revered place in Karelia is the island of Kizhi, a quiet and peaceful place with preserved wooden buildings and wonderful temples with carvings self made, one of which carries as many as twenty-two chapters.

The island preserves the memory of the original culture of the Karelian peoples and woodcarvers.

For a good rest, it is better to choose August - this is the month when the annoying midge disappears, and the beauty of Karelia is fully revealed. Fans of winter hunting and ice fishing can safely go in winter - it is very beautiful and cold in the Russian way, no annoying slush.

Road: from 1700 rub. (Reserved seat Moscow – Petrazovodsk)

Accommodation: from 600 rub. (private sector)

Weekly accommodation for one + travel: 12,000 rubles, if you eat on your own.

Seliger

Seliger is a long chain of lakes, traces left by a glacier that once passed here.

The transparency and purity of the water, the environmental friendliness of Seliger attract tourists with children to recreation centers, of which there are many built on the banks. Pleasant entertainment on the water is offered: fishing and boating, kite and windsurfing and simply relaxing in nature, necessary for modern city residents.

On Seliger, people often visit the Nilova Pustyn Monastery. The monastery was founded in the 16th century on the site where the holy hermit Nile, revered in Orthodoxy, reposed. Many stories are associated with him about miracles of humility and signs from above that surrounded the pious elder.

The monastic monastery is a place of pilgrimage.

Seliger is visited in warm months, from May to mid-September. In winter, the lakes are a bit boring, although tourist centers offer New Year and Christmas holidays with festive entertainment.

Road: bus Moscow – Ostashkov from Tushino bus station. 7 hours travel, cost 781 rubles.
Then take a bus from Ostashkov to Berezovy Ryad or Svapusche. Cost 126 rub.

Accommodation: from 800 rub. (private sector)

Weekly accommodation for one + travel: 10,000 rubles, if you feed yourself.

Altai

The most visited place in Altai is Lake Teletskoye, the center of tourist excursions to the wonderful places of this region. Mountaineering, horse tourism, fishing, hiking and cycling trails with visits to caves, mountain ranges, forest gorges and waterfalls are developed.

Who hasn't heard of Lake Titicaca? A funny name for Russian-speaking tourists is the name of a lake that climbed to a height of more than three thousand meters above sea level. And these are not all the wonders of Bolivia!

Another lake, the dry salt lake of Uyuni, leaves the impression of visiting a lake on another planet - the whiteness of the salt formations sparkling in the sun creates bizarre patterns and figures of unknown creatures, frozen forever.

There are traces left on the territory of Bolivia ancient civilization, which once rebuilt the stone settlement of Tiwanaku. This is a system of steps, plateaus, peaks and temples, mysterious statues and ruins of palaces. Tiwanaku was built not by people, but by gods - this is what local residents believe.

For extreme sports enthusiasts, the challenge will be the Bolivian Road of Death - the most dangerous mountain bike route in the world.

Bolivia is a very poor country, and this explains the low prices for staying there. From May to October there is a dry season in Bolivia, this is best time to visit the country.

Flight: from 64,000 rub.

Accommodation: from 1000 rub.

Argentina

Argentina's national parks combine all the world's wonders: these are gorges that are two hundred million years old, and blue ice, frozen in creative chaos, and scarlet deserts with the largest cacti in the world, and amazing forests with trees bent in dance. Argentina's waterfalls adorn almost every national park, so you won't be left without an impressive sight.

In addition to eco-tourism, it is proposed to spend time in Buenos Aires, a city of lush contrasts, where there is an artist district, La Boca, the colorful splendor of creative architecture, the center of the cultural life of the capital. Culture in the Argentinean way is a fireworks display of meanings, colors and paradoxes, but it makes excellent souvenirs. The summer period in Argentina lasts from December to February.

Flight: from 55,000 rub.

Accommodation: from 1000 rub.

Day stay for two: from 2500 rub.

Africa: where humanity was born...

And sooner or later he is drawn to return to his roots. Almost everyone dreams of getting there, such is the romantic aura attached to traveling through it. And there are African countries that allow you to make your dream come true inexpensively. This:

• Tunisia
• Burkina Faso

South Africa

The former territories of the English colonists gave the world such famous names as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. Now Table Mountain has become the center of a national park, and the Cape of Good Hope is part of a museum area with ports and castles.

South Africa is rich in polar types of attractions - these are museums in the English style, and the famous Big Hole - a mine museum, and, in contrast, truly African nature reserves of lions, giraffes and other wild animals. Two civilizations have tightly merged in South Africa: one is industrial, urban, and the second is still wild.

The paradox does not leave South Africa alone: ​​here in Africa, you will see a diamond museum, an island inhabited by fur seals, a beach where a colony of penguins has managed to settle. Amazing country with low prices awaits you from December to February and from July to September.

Flight: from 34,000 rub.

Accommodation: from 1000 rub.

Day stay for two: from 2500 rub.

Tunisia

The favorable location of Tunisia made it an arena for the redistribution of ancient Roman power. Many buildings remained from the Romans in this beautiful country, including the Colosseum, which is not much inferior to what is now located on the territory of modern Rome.

From their rivals are the remains of the once richest Carthage. Add here wonderful mosques, Arab fortresses, cathedrals left over from the times of colonization, and feel the intensity of the historical events that took place on this land.

The center of attraction for tourists here is still the Sahara Desert and Lake Chott el Nerid. Excursions to the great desert of the world and to a huge lake, as if covered with ice, covered with a crust of salt, are a must-have program for a traveler looking for the wonders of the world. And in Tunisia you can try vodka made from figs!

A third of Tunisia is given over to the Sahara, and on the other side of the country the gentle sea washes the cleanest beaches. Their visiting season is from June to September. From November to early April you can also swim, but dusty winds often blow and it rains.

It is a country with a population of more than a thousand tribes with a distinct culture and way of life. Burkina Faso is a must visit for those looking for the real Africa with ritual magic, wildlife, safaris and predators.

There is National parks, where Africa lives life to the fullest, not knowing that civilization has long closed a ring around it. The parks are inhabited by hippos and antelopes, lions and rhinoceroses.

You can see another famous African predator in Koudougou: the sacred Sabu crocodiles live there, quite harmless and friendly despite their terrible reputation. You can take a photo with them, and they don’t mind at all.

An interesting museum-repository that reveals the secrets of African magic is the Manega Museum, which has collected exhibits and objects of the sacred cults of ancient African tribes. The exhibits are quite dark and fascinating. Some are over a thousand years old.

A small Arab state-kingdom, almost completely covered with deserts, but attractive for beach holidays on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba, where diving is developed and beautiful coral reefs are hidden under the water.

The Dead Sea, a source of mineral salts, a healing resort and an amazing creation of the planet, is also located on the territory of Jordan. People seek it for a cure for many diseases; its mud and salts are used for cosmetic purposes. A visit to the Dead Sea, Jordanians believe, rejuvenates a person by ten years.

Not long ago, a city with a history of nine thousand years was included in the list of wonders of the world. This is Petra stone city, which once had both water and wealth obtained from the spice trade.

Petra is completely carved in stone and grandiose in its decline: its beauty is sad and majestic to this day.

Last minute tours during the period December-March and hot June-August will be very cheap, because this is the period when sea holidays will not be successful, but these months are great for excursions to the sights of the ancient Arab city. For a sea holiday, choose the winter period: from December to February.

Warm, welcoming and also safe. Turkey has always been inexpensive for tourists with a large selection of holiday destinations: it provides beaches on two seas, overviews of monuments of Roman and Greek culture and architecture, excursions to cooled volcanoes and cities hidden in caves.

Holidays in Turkey are never the same. Its diversity is limitless for connoisseurs of Eastern culture and ancient countries.

From Turkey you can bring not only impressions, but also inexpensive souvenirs and useful gifts, for example, real Turkish coffee.

The beach holiday season begins in April and ends in October. The “off season” lasts from November to mid-April, but this is the best time to spend a cheap holiday without crowds of tourists in a country with many cultural monuments and attractions.

Prices for food, gifts, souvenirs and decorations fall fabulously at this time: almost 70% of beach season prices.

Flight: from 9,000 rub. (Istanbul)

Accommodation: from 1500 rub.

Day stay for two: from 3500 rub.

After a year of hard work, everyone needs a break. To have a good rest, you simply need to radically change the environment around you. Some people think that you can have a wonderful vacation in your homeland, in its southern resorts. But will this be a radical change of scenery? In addition, today domestic resorts in terms of prices can easily compete with many well-known European resorts, but the level of service and the development of tourism infrastructure (accessibility of attractions, quality of roads and entertainment) are, alas, not always at their best.

Not all of Europe is “covered” by the Schengen agreements, which means that a visa is not required everywhere. In addition, the most sophisticated European tourists are increasingly choosing the “untrodden paths”, tired of the bustle and stiffness of all sorts of Nice, Barcelona, ​​Bolears and the Alps.

Let’s try to figure out in which country you can relax well, see something unique, eat delicious food and protect the family budget from “default”.

Outside the Schengen area

Six European countries are accessible to Russians without any visa costs. Almost all of them offer an excellent holiday, warm sun, many interesting places and budget accommodation. These countries need tourists, so you can confidently count on a friendly attitude, comfort and a carefree stay. With some reservations, of course, but these reservations are insignificant. Let's just start alphabetically. So…

1. Albania

Once the most closed country in Europe, today it is open and attractive to tourists. To dissolve any prejudice, it is worth noting that, thanks to its closeness for a good half of the 20th century, the country has perfectly preserved ancient monuments, which you cannot find in Greece today. But not all at once!

You can stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa (more than enough for a vacation), the country awaits visa-free travelers during all three summer months and two more autumn months - the weather is still good, the rest of the year no one comes here anyway, it’s chilly and damp .

Important condition: you must have a return ticket, otherwise capricious Albanian border guards may send you back to your homeland.

Road

Uncomfortable. There are no direct flights, you will have to fly with a transfer. Cheaper - through Greece. The more time between connecting flights, the cheaper the ticket. Expect to pay approximately 250 euros for a round trip ticket.

Hotel

The cost of staying at a hotel on the Ionian Sea rarely exceeds 30 euros per night. A week in such a hotel costs no more than 160-180 euros.

What to see?

Except swimming and beach holiday, in Albania you simply must see:

• Tirana is the capital, where you need to see the Pyramid (the former mausoleum of the dictator Hoxha), now there is the Mummy club, where everyone dances and has fun, the central square with the statue of Skanderbeg, the Ephem Bey mosque;
• Durres is a city on the seashore with a Greek amphitheater, an ancient Roman highway, a Venetian tower, numerous bunkers, and a panoramic restaurant. Road - train from Tirana (journey 1 hour, ticket - 1 euro);
• Pogradec is a town on the shores of Lake Orchid, near the border with Macedonia. Here you can explore ancient basilicas, tombs of Illyrian kings, and try the famous Orchid trout in a local restaurant. You can get there by minibus for 4.5 euros. Lunch in a cafe - 2-3 euros.

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Don't count on European level. The roads are bad, the transport is without air conditioning. Stock up on a phrasebook, preferably a Russian-Italian one. They don’t speak Russian here, and they haven’t heard of English at all.

Budget. A week's holiday in a hotel by the sea - 300 euros with meals for two, plus the cost of air tickets - 500. We get - 800 euros for a week for two (400 euros per person). We'll add about 50 euros more for local transport and sightseeing.

2. Bosnia and Herzegovina

A quiet and peaceful country, part of Yugoslavia, with a predominantly Slavic but Muslim population. You can stay without a visa for up to 30 days a year. A return ticket is required upon entry.

Road

Air ticket to Sarajevo (the capital) with a transfer in Belgrade and back - from 150 euros. In summer and early autumn, ticket prices can rise to 200 euros.

Hotel

The average cost of a standard room for two in a *** hotel is from 30 to 50 euros. The hotels are comfortable, the breakfasts are delicious. Weekly accommodation - 180 - 300 euros.

What to see?

The country is proud beautiful nature, but the most interesting thing here is the amazing mixture of Byzantine, Ottoman and Slavic cultures. The language barrier is completely surmountable if you listen carefully - native roots will help you understand the native. And the Russian language is not at all uncommon here. Add here delicious and unusual cuisine, friendly and hospitable people - we will get a very attractive place to relax. Among the main attractions of Sarajevo:

• The Latin Bridge is the site of the murder of the unfortunate heir to the Austrian Empire, which led to a world war;
• Moricha Khan is an ancient refuge for caravans, an example of medieval Muslim architecture;
• Markale Square is the main marketplace of the capital of Bosnia;
• Mosques, churches, churches, medieval quarters, markets, nightclubs - everywhere an amazing mixture of the East and our native Slavic spirit;

• Wine tastings - from 25 euros for a tour of the cellars, tasting and souvenir (a bottle of wine and two branded glasses);
• Hospitality;
• Delicious cuisine;
• Rich story.

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Don't count on high level comfort. Most likely, your hotel or guest house will not be much different from your native provincial hotel with all the “charms”, but the service will be very warm and helpful.

Budget. A week in a guest house - 130 euros; Airplane ticket - 200 euros; food - up to 60 euros per week. Total - 390 euros. Taking into account the costs of local transport, Moldova is one of the most “budget” countries for tourists.

This is the end for countries outside the Schengen Agreement. Let's see how you can have an inexpensive holiday in the “other” Europe.

Inexpensive Schengen countries

Despite the fact that a visit to most European countries will require the hassle of acquiring a visa, the holiday becomes only 35 euros more expensive. Otherwise, individual tourists can successfully save.

The main conditions for saving:

• Choose for your stay not the capital or famous resorts, but small towns and villages, where everything is almost half the price;
• Rest in spring or autumn, outside the “high season”;
• Instead of hotels, choose boarding houses or guest houses, the price of which includes breakfast;
• Do not buy souvenirs on the main streets and in tourist shops;
• Do not go to attraction-type restaurants; sometimes you have to pay very dearly for a bad and unprofessional program;
• We are looking for friends among local residents, their advice helps us save money.

1. Croatia

The country is not part of the Schengen zone, but feels already there. A visa will cost 35 euros, and with a Schengen visa entry is free. Advantages of the country: climate, landscapes and sea - like in Italy; Slavic mentality, low prices.

Road

There are direct flights, there are flights with one or two transfers, but one thing remains unchanged - a ticket to any of international airports Croatia (round trip) costs at least 180 euros.

It is possible to travel by train, but the trip will cost more (you need a Hungarian transit visa).

Hotels

Even in the most famous resort of Croatia - Split - you can find excellent apartments by the sea for 35-40 euros per day. The main condition is to book in advance (three to four months in advance, and preferably six months in advance).

What to see?

There are a huge number of attractions in Croatia, but you definitely need to see:

• Diocletian's Palace in Split;
• The city of Dubrovnik (just stop by and take a walk, the city is expensive);
• The city of Hum is the smallest in the world (17 inhabitants), here you can try “homemade” cognac;
• Vranjaca Cave - near Split.

Croatia is an ideal country for a beach holiday. The sea here is clean and the beaches are sandy.

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When buying products on the market, be prepared for the fact that they will sell you more expensive than local residents. Make friends with a Croatian. Purchases will be at least 20% cheaper. Restaurants here are expensive, it is better to eat on your own, shopping in small shops.

Budget. Accommodation - 240 euros. Meals - 90 euros. Local transport - up to 20 euros per person. Flight – 180 euros. Total - 530 euros. It is also necessary to take into account the entrance fee for visiting attractions; for this you need to prepare at least 20 euros per person.

2. Slovenia

Vineyards, caves, monasteries, ancient necropolises - all this is Slovenia. Of all the countries of the former Yugoslavia, this is the most expensive. Thanks to the climate and developed tourism, it is in great demand in Europe. Holidays are cheaper than in Italy.

Road

The cheapest tickets to Ljubljana are sold by Adria Airways. In this case, the trip will cost approximately 200 euros. The company offers a good bonus system; if you fly regularly, you can use special discounts.

Hotels

Apartments near the sea can be booked for 50 euros/day. Finding cheaper housing is problematic. The price level is supported by numerous tourists from Italy and Austria.

What to see?

A holiday in Slovenia can be truly unforgettable; tourists here have the following services:

• Medieval castles where balls and knightings take place;
• The real Alps with ample opportunities for lovers alpine skiing;
• Cave complexes;
• Gorgeous waterfalls where you can swim;

Comfortable beaches and clear seas, hundreds of restaurants and cafes - all this is Slovenia.

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Despite all the attractiveness of the country for tourists, every second person faces the problem of free Internet. If you are going to live in a guest house, you will have to do without the Internet.

Budget. Weekly accommodation - 300 euros. Meals - 120-150 euros. Flight – 200 euros. Attractions - 50-60 euros per person. Total - 670 - 710 euros per person.

3. Bulgaria

Our tourists know this resort country from the already distant Soviet times. It must be said that since then little has changed in Bulgaria: the same sea, the same sanatoriums, the same brandy.

Road

Air travel to Varna and back (we don’t even consider Sofia as a city for vacation) costs from 300 euros. You need to catch discounts on this route; at best, you’ll be lucky to find a ticket 30-40 euros cheaper.

Hotels

Even during the “high” season in Varna you can find a hotel costing 20 euros per night with breakfast. But you'll have to look. Large search engines (booking.com) will help you cope with your search best.

What to see?

Tourists never get bored in Bulgaria:

• An abundance of monasteries and Byzantine churches;
• Ancient ruins;
• Museums and exhibition halls;
• Nature reserves.

If yacht trips here are very expensive, then a walking tour or a trip to an ancient monastery with a Russian-speaking guide will cost 5-7 euros. You just need to buy the excursion on the spot, there is a possibility of big discounts.

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You should not count on perfect cleanliness and impeccable plumbing in a hotel. In many ways, a budget holiday in Bulgaria is reminiscent of sanatoriums in your native country.

4. Romania

The ancient land of the Dacians, beautiful Transylvania, Dracula's castle, the Black Sea beaches - all this is Romania, which tourists have not yet truly appreciated.

Road

Flight from Moscow to Bucharest and back - from 140 euros. It is better to buy from TAROM airline (Romanian company). The most interesting cities for tourists - Sighisoara (to visit Count Dracula) and Constanta (near the blue sea). You can get from Bucharest by train or bus (travel time up to 3 hours, tickets from 12 to 15 euros).

Hotels

To the cheap flight we will add inexpensive accommodation: from 15 to 20 euros per day, including breakfast. These are the prices for rooms in guest houses and beach villas in Constanta.

What to see?

Road

The Moscow-Bratislava flight is expensive - 340 euros round trip. You can fly to Prague and then take a train or bus, but the savings will be no more than 15-20 euros. Not the most popular destination - hence the prices.

Hotels

The most modest hotel in Bratislava will cost 25 euros per night. You need to count on 35-40 euros, no less. Breakfast is not included everywhere.

What to see?

Slovakia cannot boast of an abundance of historical or cultural attractions. But in terms of natural beauty, very few European countries can compete with it. Ski resorts, small mountain hotels and farms where you can buy excellent sheep's cheese. The advantage of the capital is that from here you can practically take a tram to the magnificent Vienna.

Worth to visit:
Numerous national parks;
The city of Bardejov is the Gothic capital of Slovakia;
Castle Cherveny Kamen - a romantic story and an ominous dungeon;
Christmas market in Bratislava.

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Cultural characteristics are such that many perceive them as impolite and unfriendly. And this is just friendliness! It’s just that the national character is so gloomy and unsmiling.

Budget. Road - 340. Hotel - 210. Food - 60. Sights - 40. Total - 650 euros/week.

9. Cyprus

The island is well populated by tourists from all over the world. Not the cheapest place, but here you can relax on a budget.

Road

The cheapest flight with Air Serbia is 150 euros round trip. With a transfer in Belgrade. Direct flights are more expensive.

Hotels

Apartments near the sea can be rented for 25 euros/day. If you want the beach to be 200 meters from your accommodation, prepare at least 40 euros/day.

What to see?

Usually people come to Cyprus not to look, but to swim and sunbathe, but here too there is interesting places. After the beach and swimming you need:

Take a walk around Nicosia, moving from the Christian to the Muslim part;
Ride donkeys;
Swim in the “Aphrodite Bay”;
Visit the Othello fortress in the Famagusta area;
Look into the famous catacombs.

You can buy inexpensive guided tours at Cyprus tourism kiosks. The cost of such an excursion is 10-15 euros.

The crisis and pan-European economic instability have made Greece a country for a budget holiday. The flow of tourists there does not dry up, but prices have become calmer.

Road

Tickets to and from the main cities of Greece can be found for around 140 euros. But if you are persistent and subscribe to airline news, you can “catch” a discount of 30-40%.

Hotel

A good hotel in Greece is expensive. But every week, several hotels in different parts of the country announce happy hours. In this case, you can find a room in a four-star hotel for 35-40 euros/day. A room in a hostel, far from the sea and with minimal amenities - 28-32 euros.

What to see?

Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes - there is something to see everywhere. It is possible to answer this question, but the answer will take several volumes. Greece is a paradise not only for those who love the warm sea and delicious wine, it is a place for those who want to see with their own eyes everything that they once read about in books with the myths of ancient Greece and saw in films about the Spartans. Tourism for Greece is the last opportunity to stay afloat in the economic sea, so every tourist will be treated kindly and entertained.

The review ends with the most distant and exotic country.
— swimming in the ocean, port wine for dinner, wild colors and a unique culture.

Road

A flight from Moscow to Lisbon and back will cost 200 euros - an offer from Air France.

Hotel

Guest houses in Lisbon offer rooms from 20 euros per night. For 30 euros you can rent a decent hotel room on the outskirts of the city, but close to the metro.

What to see?

There are many attractions here, local travel companies ready to offer how day trips around the country, and tours of 2-3 days. Such excursions cost from 25 to 150 euros. You should try to see:

Portuguese wineries;
Several medieval monasteries;
Lisbon Cathedral;
Fortress of St. George;
City of Porto.

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Hotel cleaning is a very conditional thing. Don't expect anyone to change the towels and refill the shampoo. Punctuality is not in honor here, public transport walks on a flexible schedule.

Budget. Road - 200. Hotel - 180. Food - 150-200. Attractions - 60-80. The result is 590-650 euros/week.

Europe is the same continent where a good half of Russia is located. And our country occupies a large part of its territory. You shouldn’t make something inaccessible or too expensive from the Old World. We go to travel where it is closer and more interesting. Due to the compact residence of completely different peoples, it is Europe that is of interest to tourists. Let's take advantage of the fact that we are nearby. Let's discover Europe!

A small country in Southeast Asia, neighboring Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. In Cambodia, summer temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius. Buddhism and Islam are practiced throughout the country. The local currency is the riel. A tourist visa is required. While on vacation, you need to follow simple safety rules: do not provoke conflicts (there are enough weapons left in the country after the guerrilla war), do not walk alone along dark streets, do not carry valuable items with you. Boil local water before drinking. Swim in strictly designated areas. In this country you can stay overnight for 50-60 rubles and have a tasty and inexpensive meal. More and more tourists are coming to the country to make a pilgrimage or to get acquainted with ancient, unique monuments of religion and culture. Cambodia is rich in pagodas, Buddhist temple complexes, palaces and national parks.

Vietnam

Another country in Southeast Asia, neighboring Cambodia, China and Laos. An economically rapidly developing state, where it is not uncommon to meet our compatriots. For 250 rubles a day you can get the minimum necessary for living: overnight accommodation, food, travel and drinks. The only inconvenience is the long flight. If you add a little more money, you can get the cheapest diving in the world and see stunning temple complexes and national parks.

India

India has developed hotel and tourism services for wealthy vacationers, but you can settle in those areas of the country where the standard of living is very low. And here accommodation, meals and even taxi rides, with sightseeing and elephant riding, will cost you only 750 rubles per day. Please be careful when handling personal items, drinking water and raw foods. And most importantly - don't kill the cow!

Bolivia

A country very remote from Russia in South America, which seems to have everything: the Cordillera, the Incan city, the salt desert and the Amazon jungle. And also countless political upheavals and poverty. Spend a dollar on a bowl of potato soup and 30 rubles on sightseeing a day, and you'll feel like you still have enough money left over for a second bowl, an overnight stay, and decent entertainment. The difficulty is the constant need to protect yourself from the sun's rays.

Hungary

This is the cheapest option for a holiday in Europe. Flight proximity low cost airlines made this country even more accessible for Russian holidaymakers. 50 rubles for the train, hotel room for 20 dollars a day and 100 rubles for food. The rest of the money can be spent on thermal springs and a tasting of Hungarian wines. The main thing is that smokers are not welcome here.

Honduras

A small state in Central America, not known to our Russian vacationers. Of course, it’s a long flight, and you’ll have to apply for a tourist visa, but then, upon arrival, for just $30 a day you’ll get a real opportunity to relax. Snow-white beaches and diving in the Red Sea, cheap food and accommodation, Indian villages and nature reserves. And a refreshing breeze blows from the ocean.

Bulgaria

It is one of the most favorite holiday destinations for Russian tourists in Eastern Europe. For a thousand rubles a day, you can even get comfortable living conditions in the capital of the country: delicious cuisine, pleasant drinks and a comfortable bed.

Sri Lanka

Here you can find a room in a cheap beach hotel for 750 rubles per day. And all the delights of a leisurely outdoor recreation are at your service: fishing, diving, barbecue. It's just a long way to fly here. In order not to spoil your holiday, thoroughly wash and boil everything you can and do not use local drinking water. For your journey through the jungle, don't forget to buy anti-malarial tablets. And most importantly, there are very arrogant monkeys in the country!

Argentina

Argentina is located in the very south of South America and everything in it bears the proud title of “southernmost”. The capital of the country is famous for being too busy nightlife, but far from the entertainment centers you can find a room for 750 rubles per day and relax at your own discretion. The food in Argentina is excellent: meat and wine. And a very wide variety of cultural events and recreational places. But a flight to the “southernmost” country will not be cheap.

Greece

The economic crisis in the country forced the Greek authorities to increase the attractiveness of the region for tourists. In particular, accommodation for vacationers has become cheaper, there is the opportunity to relax on free beaches, cheap hotels and food. Well, there is no point in talking about the sights of Greece - they are known to any schoolchild.

To this rating it is worth adding the opportunity to relax in Russia itself. As can be seen from the list, the cheapness of the holiday itself is often offset by the high cost of flights and the need to apply for a tourist visa. In some cases, “cheapness” means a sudden change in climate and food poisoning, an extremely unstable political and economic situation in the country.

There are also countries where holidays are considered inexpensive. Bali- heavenly conditions for a vacation at the rate of 60 dollars for a month's accommodation, 20 dollars for food per week, but, again, a very expensive flight. Laos- very beautiful landscapes at an inexpensive level of accommodation. Rent a one-room apartment for a month will cost only 100 dollars. You can buy groceries cheaply, and for about 10 dollars on the Internet. Vacations in Guatemala. All amenities in a one-room apartment for a month’s stay will cost $200. The products are cheap, you can spend 25-40 dollars a week. When making a budget for your trip, add 20 percent for unforeseen expenses and be sure to stock up on insurance.

Which country should you go to on a limited budget?
Which countries in Europe, Asia and America are the cheapest for tourists and accommodation?
Let's figure out why your budget failed: the ruble exchange rate fell to the world reserve currency - the dollar and the euro.
If previously the conditional 100,000 rubles allocated for vacation were enough for chic, sparkle, beauty, but now you have to look at the prices.

Dollar/euro exchange rate

Therefore, we look at where the national currency also fell against the dollar.
Looking through the press, I remember that the Chinese yuan, the Indian rupee, the Brazilian real fell: I can testify, since
If earlier they gave 1.5 reais per dollar, now they give 3.85.
But prices in reals in Brazil have not changed.
Therefore, I was very surprised before traveling to Brazil: I went to booking.com to book a hotel in Rio, and they offered me suites on the first line of Copacabana beach for 80 dollars - these are the ones that previously cost 300.

We arrived at the place and went to the beach to drink a caipirinha.
Just as a caipirinha cost 5 reais in 2009 – that’s how it costs
But in 2009 this glass cost me more than three dollars, and now it’s a little more than one.

I hope your train of thought is clear?

Think not in the category of the ruble, but in the category of the dollar (if you are going on a trip abroad, and not to Vyshny Volochyok)

I’ll give you a hint: there are currency converters on the Internet.
Of course, they show interbank rates, but with a 10% error they will tell you the rate at exchange offices abroad.
I'm planning to fly to . I looked and was happy with the course

No I'm not saying Australia cheap country. It's not cheap, but in dollar terms it's gotten cheaper for me.
If you play with the converter, you will see interesting things: the Vietnamese dong has hardly changed, but the Sri Lankan rupee has fallen significantly against the dollar.
Is the idea clear? Then move on.

Inexpensive countries

There were, are and will be countries that are not initially expensive for independent travel. Still the same Vietnam or Cambodia in Southeast Asia.
What does initially not expensive mean:
– a large selection of cheap (not bad, but cheap) housing.
- cheap food.
– cheap transport and services.

For example, let’s take Europe: I was in, then a few days later I was at sea, then I immediately went to, from where I flew to Lithuania on business.
How do you think these countries will be distributed on the list from cheap to expensive?

Right:
– Lithuania
– Greece
– France
- Great Britain

Briefly speaking:
There are days at the Vinsky Forum when about 100 people buy air tickets to some country and after that they begin to read information about this country: where did we buy tickets?
Yes, these are the mistakes of airlines when air tickets to another hemisphere of the globe are bought for $200.

But even if there are no problems, there is competition between airlines and low-cost airlines and tasty sales prices.
For example, half a plane flies from the forum to the Philippines for the New Year: Turkish Airlines did their best.
Can .
You can be tormented by going through dates and routes.

Why don’t I write a list of cheap countries as they usually do on the RuNet with a headline? TOP 10 cheapest countries?
Yes, because once you understand my train of thought, you will make a similar rating for yourself.

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Ticket prices start from 13,574 rubles.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 990 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,000 rubles.
• Food. Cold Lithuanian borscht - 190 rubles, fried potatoes with hunting sausages - 290 rubles.
• Entertainment. Two tickets to the Museum of the World Ocean (excursion to a submarine) - 600 rubles, entrance to the Amber Museum - 300 rubles for two.

Things to do

• Go to an organ concert in Cathedral and reflect on the eternal at the tomb of Immanuel Kant.
• Visit the Fishing Village, climb aboard the B-413 submarine, and then stop by the Amber Museum. It is unthinkable to visit Kaliningrad and not buy an amber souvenir or jewelry.
• Explore the Kaliningrad region: a little over an hour's drive from the city are the castles of the Teutonic Order - Insterburg and Schaaken.
• Take a walk through one of the walking routes Curonian Spit- a natural wonder included in the List World Heritage UNESCO. Admire the dunes and intricately curved trees of the Dancing Forest.

Russia, Karelia

Ticket prices to Petrozavodsk start from 18,872 rubles.
When to go: May to September.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,000 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,200 rubles.
• Food. Kalitka (Karelian pie) with potatoes - 75 rubles, trout fish soup - 410 rubles, rowan liqueur - 190 rubles for 50 grams.
• Entertainment. A trip to “Ruskeala” - 3,850 rubles for two, an excursion to Kizhi - 5,900 rubles for two, an excursion to Valaam from Petrozavodsk - 10,400 rubles.

Things to do

• There are 60 thousand lakes and 27 thousand rivers. Go rafting or kayaking on the Shuya River, or try to catch a huge salmon while fishing on Lake Onega. If extreme sports are not attractive, go to the Kivach waterfall - this is the highest flat waterfall in Europe.
• You cannot visit Karelia without visiting the Kizhi nature reserve, where real masterpieces of wooden architecture are collected. According to legend, the Church of the Transfiguration was built by the carpenter Nestor with only an ax. After construction, the master threw the ax into the lake so that no one could repeat his masterpiece.
• Not far from the border with Finland there is the Ruskeala mountain park. Where marble was previously mined in an industrial quarry, there is now a lake with marble shores and underwater grottoes. On the way to Ruskeala, stop by the Tokhminsky waterfalls.

Georgia

Ticket prices to Tbilisi start from 22,332 rubles.
Entry regime: visa-free. When to go: from May to July or September-October.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 361 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 902 rubles.
• Food. Khachapuri - 135 rubles, a portion of 10 khinkali with beef - 180 rubles, pork kebab - 270 rubles.
• Entertainment. A tour of Tbilisi - 1,800 rubles for two, two tickets to the botanical garden - 90 rubles, a round-trip cable car ride - 90 rubles for two.

Things to do

• In Tbilisi, be sure to take the cable car to the Narikala fortress, visit the flea market on the Dry Bridge, Shardeni Street and the botanical garden.
• It is worth paying attention not only to the capital, but also to other regions of the country. Among the interesting things are the ancient city of Mtskheta, the mountains and waterfalls of Svaneti, the Georgian Military Road and, of course, Kakheti with its wine.
• For a beach holiday, go to Batumi, Kobuleti or Sarpi. The beach in Sarpi is considered one of the best in Adjara, the coastal region of Georgia.

Poland, Krakow

Ticket prices to Krakow start from 34,104 rubles.
Entry mode: Schengen visa required. When to go: on Catholic Christmas or from May to September.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,081 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 2,153 rubles.
• Food. Casserole (baguette with filling) - from 84 rubles, chicken fillet with mushrooms - from 227 rubles, 0.5 liters of draft beer - from 118 rubles.
• Entertainment. Tickets to castles and museums - from 200 rubles for two, a tour of the Wieliczka salt mines - from 2,998 rubles for two.

Things to do

• If you want to see the real Poland, fly to Krakow. Krakow is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the country. It is the former capital of the state and the site of the coronation of Polish monarchs.
• Wander through the Old Town and Market Square in Krakow, visit the architectural complex on Wawel Hill - here is the royal castle and the ancient Cathedral of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas. In December, be sure to check out the Christmas market.
• In the city of Wieliczka, not far from Krakow, there are once the largest salt mines in Europe. You will be led through winding corridors past salt sculptures and underground lakes. To fully experience the atmosphere, you will rise to the surface in a special mining cabin.

Montenegro

Ticket prices to Tivat start from 28,370 rubles.
Entry regime: visa-free. When to go: May to November.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 1,750 rubles, a double room in a guest house - from 1,893 rubles.
• Food. Fried cheese - 419 rubles, pork chop - 482 rubles.
• Entertainment. Excursion to Ostrog - from 3,490 rubles for two, two tickets to Durmitor Park - 419 rubles.

Things to do

• For natural beauty, go to Durmitor National Park. The gorge along the Tara River, which flows through the park, is the Montenegrin analogue of the American Grand Canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Europe: its depth reaches 1,300 meters. In Durmitor there is one of the most high points Montenegro - Mount Bobotov Kuk (2,523 meters).
• Connoisseurs of medieval architecture have a direct route to the historical part of Budva, built during the time of the Venetian Republic. Then go to the Orthodox monastery Ostrog, carved into a steep cliff at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level.
• As for the sea, the choice is yours: either the beaches of the Adriatic Sea, or the fjord of the Bay of Kotor.

Vietnam

Ticket prices to Ho Chi Minh City start from 43,922 rubles.
Entry mode: when traveling for less than 15 days, a visa is not required. When to go: to Hanoi - from September to February, to Nha Trang - from February to August, to Mui Ne - from December to June, to Hoi An - from January to August.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 664 rubles, a hotel - from 844 rubles.
• Food. Pho soup - from 98 rubles, rice with seafood - around 170 rubles, freshly squeezed juices - from 40 rubles per 0.3 liter.
• Entertainment. Excursion to the Kuti tunnels - from 2,257 rubles for two, two tickets to the Vinpearl park - approximately 3,900 rubles.

Things to do

• Want to see a bay created by a dragon? Long ago, he crawled towards the sea and left behind him valleys filled with water. Of course, this is a legend. But Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful postcard view of Vietnam.
• From Ho Chi Minh City, take a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels. They were dug up by guerrillas during the Vietnam War to launch surprise attacks on American troops. Now underground passages with a total length of up to 200 kilometers have turned into a popular tourist attraction.
• It would be strange to come to Vietnam solely for the sake of studying the cultural heritage of this country. Beach holidays are what attracts tourists. It’s worth going to Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Hoi An for it.
• In Nha Trang, be sure to set aside a day to visit the Vinpearl amusement park. Leads there cable car more than three kilometers long. “Vinpearl” is a paradise for a budget tourist: for a very reasonable amount you can go on rides all day, see a dolphin show and go to the only fresh water water park on the coast. Among the attractions, we especially recommend the electric sleigh: the cart rushes along a winding track, and you regulate the speed yourself.

Sri Lanka

Ticket prices to Colombo start from 54,034 rubles.
Entry mode: you can apply for an electronic visa permit. When to go: December to April.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Two places in a hostel - from 673 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,263 rubles.
• Food. A serving of rice with curry - from 75 rubles, pancakes with banana and chocolate - from 90 rubles.
• Entertainment. Sightseeing tour in Colombo - from 3,095 rubles for two, two tickets to the elephant shelter - about 1,800 rubles.

Things to do

• The path to nirvana lies through the golden triangle: the cities of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. The largest and most important Buddhist temples and monasteries are located here.
• Connoisseurs of good tea should visit the town of Nuwara Eliya. See how the tea bushes cover the hills with a dense carpet and shimmer like emerald in the sun. Dilmah, Akbar - it's all from here. Sri Lanka is one of the three largest tea producing countries in the world.
• The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is, without any exaggeration, a unique place. Here, elephant calves, who for one reason or another are left without parents, are raised and taught wisdom. You can even watch elephants bathe and eat.

Tunisia

Ticket prices to Tunisia start from 33,201 rubles.
Entry mode: when traveling for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. When to go: from March to June or September-October.

Cost of one day

• Housing. Double room in the hotel - from 2,099 rubles, apartments for two - from 2,239 rubles.
• Food. Fish soup - 165 rubles, grilled tuna - 470 rubles, a cup of mint tea - 50 rubles.
• Entertainment. Two tickets to Carthage - about 500 rubles, a two-day trip to the Sahara - approximately 13,000 rubles.

Things to do

• If you want to literally touch antiquity, here you will find what you were looking for. You can start from the capital: in Tunisia (yes, both the country and the capital are all Tunisia), visit the medina - the old city, where narrow streets weave into a labyrinth surrounded by a stone wall.
• The ruins of Carthage, once the largest city on the western coast of the Mediterranean, are deservedly popular among tourists. Carthage was founded around 814 BC. All that remains of its former luxury are the amphitheater, aqueduct and the Baths of Anthony Pius.
• Go on an excursion to the Sahara - after all, it’s not every day that you get the chance to see a real desert and visit the Berbers. By the way, the settlement of Matmata, where representatives of this nationality live, was seen by everyone who watched “Star Wars”: there it depicted the planet Tatooine.

Morocco

Ticket prices to Casablanca start from 31,692 rubles.
Entry mode: when traveling for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. When to go: May to October.

Cost of one day

• Housing. A room in a guest house - from 1,400 rubles, a double room in a hotel - from 1,959 rubles.
• Food. Casserole with eggplants and tomatoes - 430 rubles, paella with fish - from 276 rubles, a cup of coffee - from 77 rubles.
• Entertainment. Excursion from Agadir to Marrakesh - approximately 8,100 rubles for two, a trip to the Sahara with local guides - from 10,000 rubles.

Things to do

• Visit Rick's Bar in Casablanca, where the atmosphere of the cult film by Michael Curtiz is recreated. Feel like Humphrey Bogart and order a bourbon.
• For beach lovers, head to Tangier. To the west of the city is the longest beach strip in the country: 47 kilometers of sand along the Atlantic Ocean. When you have had enough of swimming, you can go to the Sahara - such excursions are not only available in Tunisia.
• Who said Africa is not for ski lovers? In winter, the weather in the Atlas Mountains is good for skiing. You can slide down a snowy slope in the morning and swim in the warm ocean in the evening.
• If you have enviable willpower and are not fooled by the sweet speeches of talkative sellers, go to the local bazaar to buy souvenirs. Bargain with all your might, here this process is almost more important than the fact of purchase itself.

USA, New York

Ticket prices start from 40,830 rubles.
Entry mode: visa required. When to go: March to October.

Cost of one day

Food and housing in New York are not cheap. But tickets from Moscow are inexpensive for such a long flight, and on the spot you can create a very budget-friendly vacation program.

• Housing. Double room in the hotel - from 3,816 rubles, apartments for two - from 5,331 rubles.
• Food. Hot dog - 186 rubles, chicken burger - 354 rubles, chocolate muffin - 154 rubles.
• Entertainment. Two tickets to the Guggenheim Museum - about 2,800 rubles, two tickets to the zoo - around 2,000 rubles, a visit to the Statue of Liberty - about 2,100 rubles for two.

Things to do

• Must-see in New York: Broadway and Fifth Avenue, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park.
• Among the local museums and attractions, it is worth visiting the Solomon Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Madame Tussauds, the botanical garden and the zoo. Of course, one cannot ignore the New York Museum of Modern Art, where works by Matisse, Van Gogh, Picasso and Dali are collected. By the way, on Fridays from 16 to 20, admission is free if you are not afraid of long lines.
• There is entertainment in New York for every taste: a concert at the Metropolitan Opera, NBA or NHL matches. Are we going over budget? The breathtaking views from the Brooklyn Bridge are completely free, as is the ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island.

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