Hottest Travel Destinations of 2018
| February 19, 2018
9. Laos
For years, backpackers and beach bums have skipped over the landlocked country of Laos, gravitating towards coastal Vietnam and Thailand instead.
However, 2018 is looking like a good year for Laos as they’ve recently expanded their airport to accommodate more international connections, and there are several new resorts and hotels set to open that will offer five-star accommodations. The most famous attraction in the country is Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was formerly the capital of a separate kingdom before being unified into Laos in 1893.
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For budget-minded travelers in search of a cheap place to stay, hostels can be the perfect option. Generally, hostels offer much better value than hotels and short-term apartment rentals. Because less money is spent on accommodations, it allows globetrotters to designate a larger portion of their budget to good food and sightseeing activities instead.
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If you’re a budget-minded backpacker interested in meeting fellow travelers along the way, hostels are an exceptional alternative. Intimate, community-minded, and affordable, hostels have exploded in popularity and really come a long way. From shared open-concept spaces to private ensuites, it’s easy to find a mix of both communal and secluded accommodations.
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