An ambitious U.S. student who wants to travel cheap.
Is it you?
It’s time for the summer holidays!
We know that the destinations for students should be cool yet inexpensive.
Therefore, we have collected these great nine places to go for parties, sun, and relaxation in and outside the US.
Contents
- 1. Albania
- Albania Safety Overview
- 2. Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Amsterdam Safety Overview
- 3. Bolivia
- Bolivia Safety Overview
- 4. Costa Rica
- Costa Rica Safety Overview
- 5. Denver, Colorado (USA)
- Denver Safety Overview
- 6. Dublin, Ireland
- Dublin Safety Overview
- 7. Daytona Beach, Florida
- Daytona Beach Safety Overview
- 8. Ecuador
- Ecuador Safety Overview
- 9. Paris, France
- Paris Safety Overview
1. Albania
Albania is a relevantly unexplored tourist destination.
And that’s why you should be there if you are heading to Europe.
The prices in Albania are lower than in most popular countries which makes it good for students like you.
The views are stunning, the Adriatic sea is warm, the beaches are clean.
Albania welcomes you.
Albania Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Albania Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
2. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Buy food, clothes, and wine at the markets.
Purchase a multi-day tram ticket.
Book a room at the hotel or hostel away from the center, and buy water from supermarkets.
These are probably the most important rules of how you can save your budget in Amsterdam.
If you want to get even more tips, speak with the locals while exploring the city on a rented bike and they will reveal many secrets to you.
Amsterdam Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Amsterdam Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: MEDIUM
- SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
3. Bolivia
Did you know that Bolivia is the highest alpine country with 37 official languages?
This is one of the poorest states in the world.
Well, this is a good idea if you are a short-of-money traveler.
Come here to see the culture of the Incas, the amazing salt desert, and try coca leaves!
Bolivia Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Bolivia Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: MEDIUM
- SCAMS RISK: HIGH
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM
4. Costa Rica
Backpackers call this place a heaven on earth.
Costa Rica is good for budget traveling.
Tropical forests, volcanoes, mountains, and greenery everywhere are available for little money.
To save money, arrive in Costa Rica from May to November in the so-called green season.
Book the cheapest hostels, get local currency, eat local food, and take city buses.
Costa Rica Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Costa Rica Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: HIGH
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM
5. Denver, Colorado (USA)
The megapolis in the United States where life is in full swing.
Don’t hesitate to visit Denver with a thin wallet.
Start your trip to the wild west here.
What can you visit in Denver?
Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Complex of theatrical art, the Art Museum, the botanical garden, zoo, and aquarium.
Denver Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Denver Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: MEDIUM
- SCAMS RISK: LOW
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
6. Dublin, Ireland
Ireland is an absolutely different type of destination for budget travelers from the US.
As a student, you can arrive here to experience the legendary Irish beer.
Of course, the most popular tour is to the Guinness Factory.
Maybe that’s all that you can afford for a little amount of money.
But don’t get upset.
Some low-cost options for traveling in Dublin are walking, cycling, staying in hostels, and buying food in the supermarkets.
Dublin Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Dublin Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: LOW
- TERRORISM RISK: MEDIUM
- SCAMS RISK: LOW
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
7. Daytona Beach, Florida
Students choose red party buses to travel around Daytona Beach, Florida and explore the city this way.
What can be better than the sun in Florida?
Having no money?
That is not a problem, really.
Go to the beach, visit the Museum of Arts and Sciences, relax in Sunsplash Park.
Get a ticket to the Cinematique Theatre to laugh at one of their comedies and forget about all the stress from school.
Daytona Beach Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Daytona Beach Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: MEDIUM
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: LOW
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
8. Ecuador
Good news!
You do not need much money to travel to Ecuador.
Stay in a hostel, or take a tent with you, and backpack to Galapagos islands to see turtles.
In Ecuador, local transport is very cheap, as well as food and accommodation.
You will have to spend something like $15-20 per day.
And for this price, you get views and experiences which are invaluable.
Ecuador Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Ecuador Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
- MUGGING RISK: HIGH
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: MEDIUM
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
9. Paris, France
La Tour Eiffel, la mode, les croissants…
Three words in French that everyone knows without having to translate.
The Eiffel Tower, fashion, and croissants are just a tiny part of the grand masterpiece named Paris.
This city in Europe is rich and expensive.
Although, we have found ways for you to save your money and travel cheaply.
Book a hostel, find a local who will host you for free, avoid the national holidays and you will get cheap Paris on your palm.
Just a little bit of surfing the web and you attend free music festivals, free fashion shows, Louvre, or sunbathe at the city beach.
Paris Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Paris Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: MEDIUM
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: MEDIUM
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: LOW
- TERRORISM RISK: HIGH
- SCAMS RISK: HIGH
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
As a fellow student, I highly recommend considering these budget-friendly destinations for a fun and affordable summer vacation.