Not everyone has the desire to travel and see most of the countries in their lifetimes. For those afflicted by the travel bug travelling to most countries can prove to be a little difficult owing to the costs incurred during the trip. Excluding the airfare, certain countries can be a tad too expensive even for the average traveler, forget the backpackers. A lot of factor like high cost of living, currency conversion rates and inaccessibility make some countries more expensive to travel than the rest. Here are some countries that are the most expensive to visit this year.
1. Switzerland
Switzerland has always been the most expensive country to travel even though the tourism industry there is a big revenue generator. Now with the Swiss deciding to decouple the frank from the Euro, travelling to Switzerland is going to prove more expensive. It also mostly has resorts and fine products like watches, chocolates and jewelry that not everyone can afford. Since they are tempting they are also likely to burn a large hole in your pockets.
2. Japan
Rising cost of living and inflation in Japan means that it is difficult even for the Japanese to afford quality living in big cities like Tokyo. For tourists the matter become worse as hotel are too expensive and it I difficult to find cheap hostels too. Transportation within Japan is also quite expensive and you can forget about taking a taxi. Travelling in Japan is so expensive that with the money you would spend travelling there in a month, you can visit all of the south East Asian countries.
3. Brazil
One might be lured into thinking that Brazil is a cheap place to travel given its location in the South American continent. But don’t let the location fool you. Brazil, especially its big cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo are quite expensive to travel. The Brazilian Real has a conversion rate against the dollar that would not give you much change and staying safe there would also meaning putting up in the posh localities. Travelling in the interior however is a less expensive option.
4. Luxembourg
A little country sandwiched between France, Germany and Belgium, Luxembourg is a dreamy place with the castles and the lush countryside. What it lacks in size it makes up with tit attractions. This country however is also the most expensive to travel in Europe. Even though with a lot of searching you can find bread and breakfast places, it still is expensive to travel, eat and shop here. It won’t be an exaggeration to say that Luxembourg is one of the few countries where only the rich can travel without having to worry about money troubles.
5. England
With the conversion rate of the dollar against the pound, travelling in London is definitely not going to be a cheap option. The hotel rates are exorbitant and so is the cost of eating out in a nice restaurant. The cabs are pretty expensive too. Eve visiting the countryside can be an expensive proposition as the trains are costlier than most of the countries.
6. Singapore
The recent economic crisis has not affected this country and it currency is rising pretty high when compared to the Euro and the Dollar. The lack of space also means that the hotel are going to be pretty expensive. The only comforting factor about this place is the option to buy cheap food on the road. Everything else is quite expensive.
Travel to these countries can be expensive but not quite impossible with a small budget. Check for bread and breakfast options and couch surfing to bring down the expenditure in accommodation. Eating in small Bakeries as opposed to restaurants will also save you a bunch.
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