{"id":98883598,"date":"2016-04-20T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T22:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98883598"},"modified":"2019-10-17T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T15:09:22","slug":"10-of-the-worlds-most-affordable-destinations-for-solo-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/10-of-the-worlds-most-affordable-destinations-for-solo-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the World’s Most Affordable Destinations for Solo Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing quite like solo travel. If you\u2019re never experienced the awesomeness of making a journey on your own or taking a vacation along, you\u2019re missing out. The freedom to decide what to do next and the opportunity to make new friends allows for some amazing travel adventures.<\/p>\n

Of course, not all destinations are best for solitary travel–whether it\u2019s the local activities or friendliness of the people–some places are just better visited as a group. And (like everything else in the travel world) some places are more affordable than others. So with that in mind, here are 10 places around the world that are perfect for solo travel AND won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n

Johannesburg, South Africa<\/h2>\n

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The South African capital has a lot to offer visitors. There\u2019s a vibrant city experience, including nightlife and shopping, and an amazing connection to nature, from nearby opportunities to see African wildlife to the very close beaches. The city\u2019s notorious for cheap attractions and eats, but make sure you stick to the safer areas due to crime.<\/p>\n

Ireland<\/h2>\n
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Shannon River near Limerick city, Ireland<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether you\u2019re taking in the countryside or exploring the city, the Emerald Isle is the perfect place to travel on your own — mainly because of the renowned friendliness of the Irish people. Obviously, big cities like Dublin are going to be pricey, but if you keep moving you\u2019ll find lots of cheaper places to stay.<\/p>\n

Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/h2>\n
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Canals of Amsterdam at Night<\/p><\/div>\n

Probably THE most affordable city in Europe to visit on your own, Amsterdam offers a wealth of low-cost cultural experience and chances to hang out with other travelers. Lodgings may be costly, but getting around and eating are pretty reasonable.<\/p>\n

Portland, Oregon<\/h2>\n
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Downtown, Portland, Oregon<\/p><\/div>\n

With a lively arts scene and free-spirit culture, Portland is the perfect city to book airline tickets<\/a>\u00a0to if you’re traveling solo. It\u2019s also notoriously inexpensive, with deals on everything from lodgings to food and even transportation.<\/p>\n

Bangkok, Thailand<\/h2>\n

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The Thai capital offers pretty much everything for tourists: shopping, nightlife, local cuisine, history, art, and plenty of activities. And it\u2019s ALL cheap. In fact, the city is so low-priced for westerners that it\u2019s marketed as a medical tourism destination, meaning it\u2019s cheaper for some people to have procedures done there (with travel expenses).<\/p>\n

Seoul, South Korea<\/h2>\n
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Overlooking downtown Seoul<\/p><\/div>\n

South Korea\u2019s capital city is pretty famous for being a cheap destination. Deals can be found aplenty on hotel and hostels and the local culinary offering (which is one of the main reasons to go). There\u2019s also a great nightlife scene and more than enough history and culture to see.<\/p>\n

Kenya<\/h2>\n
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A Kenya Safari<\/p><\/div>\n

If there\u2019s one reason to visit Kenya, it\u2019s the wildlife. The country is home to some of the most awe-inspiring parks, reserves, and conservancies in Africa. Aside from that, there\u2019s also great city experiences, like in Nairobi, beaches, and a rich culture to explore. And visiting Kenya, from airfare to hotels, can be shockingly cheap.<\/p>\n

Auckland, New Zealand<\/h2>\n

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A visit to Auckland offers the chance to take in both the country’s breathtaking nature and explore the hip city\u2019s offerings. You might have to hunt to find deals on airfare and where to stay, but there won\u2019t be any problem finding cheap activities or places to eat.<\/p>\n

Belize<\/h2>\n
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Altun Ha, Maya ruins in the tropical jungle of Belize<\/p><\/div>\n

This Central American country pretty much as it all, with amazing beaches, chances for cool outdoor and ocean adventures, Mayan ruins, amazing local culture, and you won\u2019t have to learn Spanish (the official national language is English). Staying in Belize is also pretty affordable, with plenty of deals on the various resorts — just keep your eye on the budget for activities (they can get pricey fast).<\/p>\n

San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica<\/h2>\n

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Compared to other Latin American destinations, Costa Rica\u2019s San Jos\u00e9 may seem pricier–but it\u2019s still plenty affordable. It also offers something for every type of solo travel, from a rocking nightlife scene (both gay\u00a0and straight) to thriving arts and culture and great culinary offerings, but it\u2019s also short distance from everything worth seeing and doing in Costa Rica, including the country\u2019s astounding natural landscapes.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re an experienced solo traveler or\u00a0someone wanting to journey on your own, we’d love to hear from you. \u00a0Share your\u00a0comments below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing quite like solo travel. If you\u2019re never experienced the awesomeness of making a journey on your own or taking a vacation along, you\u2019re missing out. The freedom to decide what to do next and the opportunity to make new friends allows for some amazing travel adventures. Of course, not all destinations are best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":98883601,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,470,141],"tags":[467,473,264,472,437,410,421,475,471,474,389],"class_list":["post-98883598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-solo-travel","category-travel-inspiration","tag-amsterdam","tag-auckland","tag-bangkok","tag-belize","tag-ireland","tag-johannesburg","tag-kenya","tag-portland-oregon","tag-san-jose-costa-rica","tag-seoul","tag-solo-travel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98883598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98883598"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98883598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98902898,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98883598\/revisions\/98902898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98883601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98883598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98883598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98883598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}