HUNGARY

As an American with the U.S. dollar, visiting Europe can be expensive if traveling to a country that has the Euro. But Americans can still explore Europe without spending all their savings. Hungary, located in Central Europe, has much to offer its tourists for a small cost while spending Hungary Forints instead of Euros. Here is a list of five things to do and see while in Hungary.

• Relax in the capital of Budapest. Enjoy one of its thermal springs and medical baths. Visit the Middle Ages, Kiraly Medicinal Baths or the historic Rudas Medicinal Baths.

• Visit the Fishermen’s Bastion in Budapest. This building looks medieval but it was actually built in 1902.

• Spend a day at car-free Margaret Island while enjoying several outdoor activities such as swimming and open air theatre.

• Spend hours wine tasting at the vineyards of the Szepasszony Valley and try the famous Bulls Blood wine.

• Go horse riding on the Great Plain and enjoy its famous farms and horse shows.

There are many other activities and sight-seeing locations while visiting Hungary. All these activities will not leave you penniless, specially since visitors will not be using the Euro. So come and explore Hungary without breaking your bank.

INDIA

Although the U.S. dollar is stronger than the India Rupees, many of India’s important monuments and historical sights charge admission fees. These admission fees, unfortunately, are much higher for foreigners and can cause tourists to spend more than they were expecting to. Instead, here are five free things to do while visiting India.

• Enjoy a festival- there are numerous festivals held throughout the year which offer visitors a fun way to learn and see Indian culture.

• Relax on the beach- the best Indian beaches are found on the west coast. Here the beaches are picturesque and popular. The most popular beaches are in Goa.

• Visit a temple- Although most temples charge an admission fee, the following are free to the public: the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the Jama Masjid in Delhi, the Galta Monkey Temple in Jaipur, and the Buddhist Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya.

• Observe the architecture- Several parts of ancient abandoned cities are free to enter such as Hampi and Mandu. Also visit Mumbai and see the huge colonial architecture, such as the Prince of Wales Museum.

• Go for a walk through India’s nature- Enjoy a walk through several gardens many of which are free in Delhi. Take a stroll at Lodi Gardens or the Garden of Five Senses. Also visit the Kamala Nehru Park in Mumbai.

With these free activities, tourists can enjoy of India’s culture while spending very little money.

South Africa

Looking for a bit of adventure and wildlife in your next vacation, then South Africa has just that to offer its guests, without spending too much. Here are four cities worth visiting in South Africa.

• Port Elisabeth- Also known as the friendly city or PE, Port Elisabeth is South Africa’s largest city with flea markets and great restaurants. Guests can enjoy both a city and coast life with long white beaches. This city has plenty to offer people of all ages and is a great family destination.

• Johannesburg- This is the wealthiest city in South Africa and is home to one of the largest man-made forests in the world. Johannesburg, founded with the discovery of gold, it is known for its great music and entertainment.

• Pietermaritzburg- Considered one of the best-preserved Victorian cities in the world, this city also has a mix of Indian and English speaking people. Visitor’s can enjoy a site seeing of plateau, parks, and gardens.

• Durban- Due to its subtropical weather, Durban is green all year round. As one of the 10 largest ports in the world, spending a day fishing while looking at the sunset is ideal for those who love the outdoors. This urban city also has plenty of art, music, and design for those who wish to explore the city.

South Africa had plenty to offer its tourists. From city life to the wildlife, there is a bit for everyone.