The other day, me and a dear friend of mine were having lunch together and she brought up the fact that "things are costing way too much nowadays". As a whole, she certainly has a point. Gas prices, utility bills, even the price of groceries are constantly increasing. This got me thinking, is there anything that is still affordable any more. Well of course there is, in fact some of my most memorable experiences have costed very little, if anything. How about spending two Euros on a cup of cafe creme at a charming outdoor cafe in Paris. The cup of coffee alone is worth the flight to France and the atmosphere is absolutely priceless. How about sipping a succulent mai tai for $1.20 while watching the sun gently setting on the turquoise waters of Negril. When in Rome, do as the Romans do and check out the spectacle that is the Pantheon. It is without a doubt, the best preserved example of ancient roman architecture in the world and is absolutely free! And let's not forget there is no waiting line either! When in Sydney, it is mandatory for visitors to see the iconic opera house. It costs about $10 dollars to tour this iconic building but the true highlight is the exterior facade and there are numerous locations to view it for free. Most people are really surprised to learn that all 23 Smithsonian Museums in Washington D.C. are entirely free as well as most of the monuments throughout the city. Thus, a trip to Washington on the cheap can include stops at the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, the new Martin Luther King Memorial and Arlington Cemetery; and not even cost a dime. Of course a stroll through the romantic French Quarter in New Orleans or a walk down the technicolored "Strip" in Las Vegas are completely free and completely unforgettable. If you are an art aficionado, you can view the most legendary works of art for nothing, that is if you time your trip around the various museum free days. Thus, you can see The Mona Lisa (Louvre in Paris) and The Sistine Chapel (The Vatican Museum in Rome) for nothing! Granted free days at these museums are chaos incarnate, but when on a budget it can be worth it. Speaking of incredible art you can view for free, don't miss The Modernesma architecture throughout Barcelona. The city is a cornucopia of this cutting edge style, from the Eixampla to La Sagrada Familia to Parc Guell; and all can be experienced form the outside for free. For some fun with the kids head to Pike's Place Market in Seattle. Here you can watch fish mongers hurdling large fish to each other. Or if you want to have a truly mindblowing experience, spend about $2 and take a bicycle rickshaw through the streets of Old Delhi. This can give you a peak into what life was like over 400 years ago and give you memories to last a life time.
It might be pricey to travel around the world to see these amazing sites, but when you get there you can have many inexpensive and memorable experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life.
These are just a few of the many things you can see and do for little to no money. If you have come across any more in your travels, feel free to drop us a line. I would love to hear about them, and I think other readers might as well!
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