“Providence, RI is always a good idea as a cheaper alternative to Boston.

Plenty to see/do, and the food is second to none.”

Here are 16 of their top responses:

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“Turkiye [Turkey] is really slept on by a lot of fellow Americans.

Istanbul has such an incredible history, incredible food, and incredibly low prices.”

misterfrooby

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You just take a bus trip up the mountain, and it was a fraction of the cost."

“I used to backpack around a lot and stay in hostels.

I noticed the further away from the bigger cities, the nicer and cheaper the hostels got.

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I even stayed in a resort that was still being built on theGreekIsland of Naxos for $10.

typeo

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Great food, many people know English, etc.”

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amber8204

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“Providence, RI is always a good idea as a cheaper alternative to Boston.

Plenty to see/do, and the food is second to none.”

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awfulpenguin75

5. solongandthanksforallthefish1

6.

“Asturias in Spain!

nataliemaya8

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“Jim Thorpe, PA!

Very small town, but artsy and historical with lovely mountain views.”

“It’s about 1.5 hours from Philly.”

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applesauceandchops

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“I was in Columbus, Ohio last year and absolutely loved it.

I spent like $60 a night for a great Airbnb too.”

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ssketchator1

“If you have kids, then COSI is definitely worth a visit.

When I was growing up, my family went here all the time.

They have a ton of cool interactive exhibits as well as super interesting visiting ones.

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Kristen Harris

9.“Romania!

painsomniac

10.

I’ve bought beautiful and quality sarees for $20 and less.”

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“And bargaining at shops leads to some great deals.”

fizzingwhizbee713

11.

“Poland has so many beautiful places, and the food is amazing.”

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linkamalinka

12.“Prague!

kdq1001

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“Portugal is the best!

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The locals are so nice.

It’s very inexpensive and super beautiful.”

“I had the best week when I went!”

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greenbluepurple

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“Many countries in South America are affordable.

I spent a month in Peru and Ecuador and found hotels and food very, very cheap.”

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thehallouminati

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16.And finally: “Belize!

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