7 places to travel on a budget

Travelling isn’t cheap. After flights, hotel and food, there’s little money left for attractions and excursions.

So what’s a world explorer on a budget to do? Hotels.com suggests seven destinations where you can have an authentic cultural experience without going broke.

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1. Hanoi, Vietnam Average daily hotel rate (all prices CDN): $66 Why go? This nature-filled city is full of classic architecture, culture and great silks – who’d have guessed? If you’re an adventurous foodie, the local cuisine may be an enjoyable challenge where cobra is a popular menu item. Hotels in this city experienced 14% price drops from 2011.

2. Siem Reap, Cambodia Average daily hotel rate: $67 Why go? The city is known for its friendly locals and exotic temples. There’s a lot to do and it may be hard to pick just a few, but a boat tour of Kampong Phluk Floating Village is a must-see.

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3. Pattaya, Thailand Average daily hotel rate: $81 Why go? Located only 90 minutes from Bangkok, Pattaya is the go-to spot for nightlife and beaches. Hotel prices in this city dropped 8% from 2011.

4. San Jose, Costa Rica Average daily hotel rate: $89 Why go? If you’re into museums, San Jose has one for everything, including metals, jewels and insects. If you’d rather get outside, plan a visit to the jungle or Poas Volcano National Park to view its impressive craters.

5. Sacramento, California Average daily hotel rate: $96 Why go? Considered one of the sunniest places on earth, Sacramento allows you to travel back in American history. Check out some 19^th century buildings or take a ride on a historic train or riverboat.

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6. Moerfelden-Walldorf, Germany Average daily hotel rate: $98 Why go? Located near Frankfurt airport, this scenic town is surrounded by forest and features pretty half-timbered houses, churches and a historic water tower that is often featured in postcards. It may not be as big as Berlin, but the town has plenty to experience with fifteen different festivals throughout the year.

7. Valencia, Spain Average daily hotel rate: $104 Why go? Grand Prix, La Tomatina, paella and 300 days of sunshine. Plus it’s affordable with hotel rates dropping 17% from 2011.

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