According to the author, affordable upscale accommodations, cheap and remarkably healthy food and beautiful sights make Vietnam a standout among budget-friendly South Asian destinations. 

“Don't miss the Hanoi street food tour”, she suggested.

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Rounding the list of top 30 include Morocco, Photo: Venpormelilla
Chile, Photo: Northeastern
South Africa, Photo: Flysaavacations
Belize, Photo: Photokaz
Costa Rica, Photo: Hola
Indonesia, Photo: Borongaja
Albania, Photo: Itaka
Caribbean, Photo: Haitian-truth
Peru,  Photo: Travelwednesday
Puerto Rico, Photo: Wandermelon
Crete, Photo: Villa2be
Portugal,  Photo: Portugal
Ecuador, Photo: Runningtreks
Spain, Photo: Travelandleisure
Guatemala, Photo: Adventurouskate
Bonaire &Curaçao, Photo: Sbvisai
Las Vegas, the US, Photo: Travelchannel

Quebec, Canada,

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and Cambodia. Photo: The People