The original post: /r/travel by /u/ravenito on 2024-11-11 18:11:41.
I've been thinking about where I want to go to next in my travels and I have been doing a lot of research but when I search for inexpensive places to travel I generally get a lot of results that heavily weight how expensive airfare and lodging is when talking about the travel cost. That makes sense for most people, but I typically have points to cover flights and hotels so what I would consider an inexpensive trip might not be the same as someone who has to pay for airfare and lodging. So I'm really looking for travel destinations where the cost for airfare and lodging doesn't matter, I am only really concerned about the cost of the fun activities and tours while I'm there. As far as activities go, I like to go do stuff with my time, not sit around in an all-inclusive resort or hang out at a beach all day. I'm also not particularly active so backpacking/camping/hiking/kayaking/etc are not things that appeal to me. I like things like museums, ruins, snorkeling, various tours, etc. Basically I want to get out and explore and see and do what there is to see and do in a place but I like to be comfortable while doing it. On a budget.
The best example I can think of that I've been to has been Washington, D.C. because there are so many free museums and tours that you can do. There is also plenty of stuff you can pay for if you want, but you could go there and do nothing but free museums and tour government buildings/monuments for a week and be perfectly happy.
With that in mind, what is your favorite travel destination that has fun low-cost activities/tours where the price of airfare and lodging aren't considered. Why do you like that place, what are your favorite activities?