Travel of Path has shared regarding Southeast Asia travel and 4 most affordable destinations for American travelers who want to save money.
According to the site, while expensive Europe and the Caribbean are no longer an option for many budget-conscious travelers, Southeast Asia remains an affordable destination. In many countries, most Americans can enjoy higher purchasing power and a better quality of life thanks to a strong dollar and luxury amenities that are very affordable here.
4 most affordable destinations
While most of Southeast Asia is not too expensive to spend, there are 4 destinations with the most reasonable prices. Vietnam is definitely a destination to be reckoned with. According to Travel of Path, if you want to feel like you are stepping into a fairy tale, visit the countryside of Vietnam. Home to some of the most dramatic landscapes in Southeast Asia, visitors are sure to take home incredible photos. In Vietnam, rates for some spending activities have been calculated by Travel of Path at destination Ho Chi Minh City.
Accordingly, the price for an ordinary person’s dinner can be as low as 5 USD and if you want to enjoy luxurious meals, the price is only regarding 20-30 USD.
For coffee, you won’t need to worry regarding the price because it only costs regarding 75 US cents in Ho Chi Minh City.
In terms of accommodation, cheap hotels and motels are under 10 USD/night, mid-range accommodation costs around 20 USD while luxury hotels also cost less than 100 USD.
The next destination is Cambodia, which also has breathtaking scenery and many interesting destinations. Here, the cost is calculated in Siem Reap and is also very reasonable. A casual dinner for one person costs less than $5, while a deluxe meal is less than $20. Regarding coffee, a cup of coffee in Siem Reap will not cost much, only regarding 1.3 USD.
In terms of accommodation, budget hotels cost less than $7, mid-range accommodations as low as $25, and five-star hotels as low as $50.
Next is Indonesia, home to beautiful islands like Bali and Java. It is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters and open culture. Indonesia attracts tourists of all ages and all walks of life, and is especially popular with tourists who want to stay longer.
In terms of cost, Travel of Path calculates prices in Canggu, Bali, one of the more expensive destinations compared to some other places in Indonesia. Here, dinner for an average person costs less than 3 USD while a luxury meal costs less than 20 USD. If you want to try caffeine, a regular cup of Canggu coffee will cost regarding 1 USD.
In terms of hotels, it is easy to find budget accommodation for under 30 USD/night, mid-range hotels can cost under 70 USD and luxury hotels can cost between 100 – 200 USD. /night.
And a destination not to be missed is Thailand, where visitors can have diverse experiences. It has beautiful beaches, ancient temples and great nightlife. And travelers will have more peace of mind knowing that all this fun will come at a low cost. In Thailand, the cost is charged in Bangkok. Accordingly, a cheap dinner for one person can cost 7 USD or less, while a good meal can be 20-40 USD. Regarding coffee, visitors will only spend regarding 2 USD or less.
In terms of hotels, tourists will easily find budget hotels and accommodations for less than 10 USD/night, mid-range hotels for as low as 30 USD and luxury hotels for less than 100 USD. USD.
The strong return of Southeast Asia tourism
According to Travel of Path, Southeast Asia is one of the trendiest travel destinations in 2023 when most of its countries have lifted their COVID-19 restrictions. Traveling here, Americans no longer need to perform many complicated procedures.
Besides the policy openness regarding COVID-19, another factor is price. While all of America’s favorite vacation spots, from Mexico to the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, have seen prices for travel services skyrocket in recent months.
In Europe, the summer of 2023 will see even stronger price spikes, as experts have been predicting since November last year. Meanwhile, a number of tourist establishments in North and Central America are aiming to focus on high-end customers. Amid economic hardship, Southeast Asia is becoming an attractive destination not only for backpackers and budget travelers, but also for the younger generation who want to travel to other countries to experience remote working.