Make your cash go further on holiday
WANT more Insta-bang for your buck? StudentUniverse recommends the travel destinations where your precious funds goes further.
If you’re a student, the world really is your oyster. With more time and energy than those stuck in nine to five employment, the possibilities for travel are endless - in theory, at least. The only sticking point is cash, or a lack of it.
But choose destinations carefully and pounds can last a lot longer.
Travel experts StudentUniverse have selected their top choices for budget-savvy travellers - and even if you happen to be a more mature student of life, the suggestions could prove useful.
1. Cambodia
Current exchange Rate: 1 British pound = 5,334.04 Cambodian Riel
Price of a coffee: A cappuccino costs around £1.53.
Why go: This is a top hangout for travellers, with an array of golden beaches and colourful markets. The highlight of any itinerary is the Angkor Wat temple complex, the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the early 12th century, it took 30 years to complete.
How to do it: Explore Bangkok, Siem Reap and Battambang on the 14-day Ultimate Cambodian Adventure. Cycle through Angkor Wat, wander the streets of Phnom Penh, or explore the Irrawaddy in search of river dolphins. From £969 per person. Multiple departures throughout the year. Flights extra.
2. Brazil
Current exchange Rate: 1 British Pound = 5.51688 Brazilian Real
Cost of a meal out: A restaurant meal for one costs from £3.68.
Why go: A great base for exploring South America, this enormous country has variety of landscapes – ranging from the Amazon jungle to the wetlands of the Pantanal. But it’s the friendly, party-loving people that really make Brazil fun. Even outside carnival time, cities such as Rio and Salvador are full of energy.
How to do it: Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Paraty, live it up in Rio de Janeiro, marvel at the thundering Iguazu Falls, look for jaguars in the Brazilian Pantanal and sip caipirinhas on the beach. The 15-day Wonders of Brazil tour costs from £1899 per person. Multiple departures in October, November and December this year. Flights extra.
3. Turkey
Current exchange Rate: 1 British