Comments on: The Warning Signs of Losing That Cheap Destination

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:53:42 +0000

@ Mark:

That’s certainly true – it’s all up to the traveler. Every country has its remote cheap regions.

By: Mark H

Mark H — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:48:22 +0000

Even as countries get more popular, it starts with their main cities or major sights. You mention Russia and China but I suspect there are many more remote and cheap destinations in these countries. Many of the Eastern bloc countries went through this in the 90s but they still have great places to visit which are cheap enough.

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:25:40 +0000

@ Priyank:

Russia’s really stagnated in that regard – I don’t see it going backwards to anything like Soviet-style tours, but it’s modernization (and tourism industry) isn’t opening up to make Moscow the next Rome either.

It’s a nice medium for backpackers, tourists, and business travelers. How long that will last is up in the air for now.

By: Priyank

Priyank — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:45:39 +0000

I can talk about Russia. Yes, its way more easiear to travel (I mean independent backpacking, not soviet style tours) there now compared to the horror stories I heard from before. But by no means Russia is tourist friendly – and that’s a plus for me. There are only 2 tourist offices in the world’s largest country btw, and they aren’t in Moscow 🙂

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:29:14 +0000

@ Taylor:

You’re absolutely right – *any* destination can be an adventure, for the various reasons discussed above – it’s how you look at the place and people around you.

You can get a taste of backpacker, low cost, etc. travel in any trip.