When someone talks about taking a vacation, it seems like it’s always the same old places being mentioned. Rarely, a fresh and exciting place appears in the conversation. But there is a variety of affordable and interesting places to travel to, including some of the following spots.

Tibet

Tibet is often considered a place one goes to for a spiritual awakening, but there is more to this country than that. Tibet is lush with beautiful wonders like the Himalayas, great attractions to backpack travelers, amazing cities located high in the sky (Lhasa, Tibet, comes in at 11,975 feet high), cool shopping, and a vast amount of spiritual energy.

Australia

Although well-known, Australia hasn’t always been considered a must in the traveling arena. However with a great and diverse culture, the Sydney Opera House for timeless entertainment, the Outback to explore one’s adventurous side, and the beaches and ocean for water fun and sporting, it is easy to see why Australia is a must for vacation spots.

Kazakhstan

With the relatively new Kazakhstan Democracy making great strides in improving this country’s economy, standard of living, job market, and living conditions, there is no reason why Kazakhstan should not be listed on your places to visit. Add in the enormous grassland terrain, the booming cities, and great shopping, and you have an ideal vacation destination.

Zambia

If you are the type of explorer that likes to travel to undeveloped nations that have a lot of wilderness and safari, then look no further than Zambia. In Zambia, the traveler who truly enjoys the thrill of exploration will have a field day out in the wild and untamed terrain.