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7 cheap places to travel when you’re young and on a budget
Mar 10, 2025
Travel is one of the best ways to experience new cultures, learn about the world, and grow as a person, especially if you are in your 20s.
But for many, there’s one – pretty big – obstacle. Money. Or so you might think.
The reality is that many don’t pick the right destinations (see: cheapest) where they can get the best bang for your buck. There are so many benefits to picking low-cost locations, from potentially extending your trip, booking nicer accommodation and even being able to afford a drink with lunch. It’s the little things!
To give you a head start, Metro and Paul Scott, founder of My Budget Break, put together a list of seven places to travel when you’re young and broke, but suffering from an intense case of wanderlust.
Verona and Lake Garda, Italy
First off, Scott recommends the Italian city of Verona and the nearby Lake Garda. Due to their breathtaking landscapes and the latter’s association with the notoriously exclusive Lake Como, people wrongly assume it’s an expensive holiday hotspot.
Yes, Italy has publicly been ramping up its tourist prices to tackle overtourism, leading many travellers to question the country’s affordability. Case in point: Venice recently doubled its controversial tourist tax following a trial run period last year that ‘slightly’ reduced crowds.
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