Bucketlist places that don’t break the bank🌎✈️

I’ve been to 30 countries and these are some of my top ranking AND most affordable ones I’ve been to that are PERFECT for those of us traveling on a budget in our 20s!!

#lemon8partner #traveling #travelinyour20s #budgettravel #countriestovisit

Antigua Guatemala

-very affordable

-not too far of a flight from the US

-so much to do from hiking, a gorgeous lake, beach towns, shopping at markets & exploring

-amazing food & culture!

Pyramids of Teotihuacan (Mexico City)

-I’ve only been to Mexico City, but there are so many other places to explore in Mexico as well

-Mexico city is the perf long weekend trip from the US

-very affordable food, accommodations, and transport

-amazing food, people and culture!

-a lot of cool sites to see and fun experiences!

Hà Giang (Vietnam)

-my current fav country of all time!!

-most affordable country I’ve been to

-the food, people, culture and everything is SO amazing

-spent 2 weeks here and could easily spend so much longer

-so many cool activities, experiences and a wide range of things to do here

-already planning my next trip back ASAP

Joy Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai (Office) (Thailand)

-such a huge backpacking culture and such a very easy spot to solo travel and meet other young travelers

-wide range of places and activities from nature in the North and gorgeous beaches in the south

-also a very affordable destination

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