Category
Budget Travel.
22 postcards from around the world.
Asia
Tokyo on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat like royalty in Tokyo for under $30 a day—if you know where to look.
Africa
Cairo on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Cairo's street food costs under $2 a meal, yet most travelers overspend by assuming tourist pricing is mandatory—here's how to navigate it like a local.
Asia
Koh Samui on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat like a king in Koh Samui for $3 a day and sleep for $15—if you know where to look.
Europe
Split on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat like a Roman emperor, sleep in a medieval palace, and party on the Adriatic for under $60 a day in Split.
Asia
Seoul on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Seoul delivers world-class food, nightlife, and culture for $40–60 per day if you know where to look.
Europe
London on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
London costs way less than its reputation suggests—eat like a local and skip the tourist traps, and you'll spend under $60 a day.
Europe
Santorini on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Santorini costs way less than its Instagram reputation suggests—$50 a day is genuinely doable if you skip the clifftop wine bars.
Asia
Hong Kong on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Hong Kong's street food costs $2–4 a meal, yet it rivals world-class dining—here's how to navigate it on $50 a day.
Asia
Ho Chi Minh City on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat like royalty in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam for under $2 a meal and sleep for $8 a night—here's exactly where and how.
Europe
Prague on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat dinner, drink beer, and sleep in Prague for less than $40 total—and actually enjoy yourself.
Europe
Madrid on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat like a madrileño and sleep in a clean bed for under $50 a day if you know where to look.
Europe
Porto on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Porto delivers big-city charm and world-class wine on a budget that makes most European capitals look expensive.
Europe
Budapest on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Budapest's thermal baths cost $8–15 per entry, and you can eat like royalty for under $30 a day if you know where to look.
Africa
Chefchaouen on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Chefchaouen costs less than $40/day if you're disciplined, but the blue medina's Instagram fame means prices climb fast—here's exactly where your money goes.
Europe
Rome on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Rome costs half what travelers expect if you skip the tourist traps and eat where Romans actually eat.
Asia
Siem Reap on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat street food like a king, sleep in a decent room, and explore Angkor Wat for under $50 a day—if you know where to look.
Europe
Berlin on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Berlin costs less than most European capitals, and you can eat well, sleep safely, and explore world-class museums for under $50 a day.
South America
Patagonia on a Budget: A Complete Guide
Patagonia's dramatic landscapes won't drain your wallet—if you know where to eat, sleep, and move without overpaying.
North America
Banff on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Banff costs way less than you'd think if you skip the resort markup and know where locals actually eat.
Asia
Jaipur on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Jaipur costs $25–40 daily on a tight budget, with incredible street food and free palace views that rival paid tours.
Europe
Edinburgh on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
Edinburgh charges premium prices for castle views, but you can eat, sleep, and explore this UNESCO city for $50–70 per day if you're strategic.
Europe
Florence on a Budget: What a Day Really Costs (2026 Prices)
You can eat like a Renaissance prince in Florence for under $15 a day if you know where to look—and skip the tourist traps.