Visiting a foreign country and learning about the history, culture, art and people of that place is an exciting endeavor. There are several foreign destinations that are famous among the Tourists and usually cost a bomb to explore. If you are on a budget and want to visit foreign destinations then you can try some offbeat places that are an interesting but less costly proposition.. Here you can find six amazing destinations that you can travel to:
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is the capital and also the most populated city of Hungary. With its vibrant commerce, fashion, technology and entertainment industry it considered Central Europe’s most popular tourist destination. The Buda Castle in Budapest is one of the most frequented tourist spots. It was formerly known as the Royal Castle and is situated on the south tip of Castle Hill. The Hungarian national gallery, the Parliament building, City Park and the Matthias Church are some of the other famous tourist spots in Budapest.
Bovec, Slovenia
Bovec is situated in northwestern Slovenia in the littoral region and is an extraordinary tourist destination with its magnificent waterfalls, tall mountains, beautiful rivers and valleys surrounded by greenwoods. Apart from the slovenian Alps some of the other places that you can visit in Bovec are Soca, Predil pass, Lago Del Predil and Boka. If you like adventure then you can indulge in rafting and kayaking at the Soca. If you are fond of skiing then Sella Nevea provides you the opportunity of Alpine skiing. At Slap Virje, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of nature.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is a fascinating tourist destination sitting in the lap of the Adriatic. It is hard not to fall in love with the baroque buildings, the limestone streets and the beautiful city walls. Take a cable car ride to get a panoramic view of the Adriatic and appreciate the beauty of Dubrovnik from the top. The king’s landing from the ‘Game of Thrones’ was picturised in Dubrovnik. It doesn’t come as a surprise that this beautiful city has been placed under Special Protection by UNESCO.
Montreal, Canada
If you want to get a feel of Europe in the American continent then Montreal is your ideal destination. Montreal is considered to be the second largest French speaking city in the world and boasts of some great architectures that have been conceived in European style and taste. Immerse yourself in a horse-drawn carriage ride along the cobblestone streets and magnificent buildings of Vieux Montreal. Visit the boutiques and cafes in the Plateau Mont-Royal district. Don’t miss out on a visit to the Epic Olympic Park while you are in Montreal.
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is quite famous for its cobbled alleyways, white domed Cathedral and Prehistoric ruins. In Lisbon, start at the Restauradores square where you can learn about the history of Lisbon. Try climbing the great statue of Jesus Christ, popularly known as Cristo Rei. Visit the Belem tower and Belem Cultural Centre. You can find the art works of many great artists like Picasso, Magritte and Dali over here.
Tallinn, Estonia
No historian claims to know the beginning of Tallinn beyond doubt but it is widely believed that about 1230 German merchants from Goathland, after being invited by the brotherhood of the swords, arrived in Tallinn and that’s how the journey of Tallinn began. Tallinn is a photogenic European capital that has a vibrant modern culture combined with ancient churches and medieval streets capes. Dine at Olde Hansa under the candlelight to get the feel of the medieval experience. Some of the other well known places to visit in Tallinn are the Toompie Castle, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and the Kadriorg Palace.