With increasing interconnectivity among the countries and a thriving global tourism scenario, the price tag of a trip abroad has become surprisingly affordable. Particularly, off-season bookings to your travel destinations are perfect for having a budget-friendly and more authentic experience, away from the jostling crowd and expensive typical touristy attractions. Here are few international destinations worthy of your travel bucket-list, without breaking the bank.

Alsace, France

Alsace is a cult favorite among France-loving travelers. Paris or the Cote d’Azur attract the lion’s share of the visitors, leaving the region of Alsace a top spot for country-lovers and crowd-avoiders. Kaysersberg, which is located in the region, was once voted as the favorite local village by the French countrymen. Exemplifying many of the characteristics endearing Alsace to French travelers worldwide, Kaysersberg boasts medieval architectures dated back to the 13th century, world-renowned scenic wine caves, and hearty delicacy of Alsatian cuisine.

Tunisia, North Africa

Tunisia offers surprisingly cheaper Mediterranean vacations. Rich in Roman history, the country boasts a magnificent Roman coliseum, which some believe, is better than the original! Like any Mediterranean country, Tunisia also features scenic sandy beaches and various bazaars filled with carpets, metalwork, ceramics, and other local artisanal trinkets. But unlike other Mediterranean countries, exploring Tunisia at the fullest is comparatively lighter in the pocket.

Guatemala, Central America

Owing to its extensive combination of breathtaking natural beauty and jaw-dropping historic wonders, Guatemala has been a consistent favorite destination for vacations among travelers across the globe. The country boasts perfectly preserved Spanish architecture, a thriving arts scene, and unique culinary delicacies like ‘chuchitos’ or Guatemala-style tamales. Along with local arts and culture, Guatemala offers something for every taste to the visitors, who can enjoy the opportunities of hiking the mountains and jungles, wandering through evocative ancient Mayan ruins, and exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of colonial streets in Antigua.

The entire month of February is Black History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by going to the home of the Civil Rights Movement? The birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement is in Montgomery, Alabama.

Montgomery, Alabama is Ready to Honor Black History Month

The city of Montgomery, Alabama is inviting people who are looking for a purposeful and meaningful travel experience to come and visit during Black History Month. Dawn Hathcock, who is the Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of the Montgomery Area, said that the social justice movement going on right now has ignited a strong desire and demand for educational and purposeful travel.

He also stated that the city of Montgomery provides people with an enlightened perspective that they typically can’t find elsewhere. They have thought-provoking culture, civil rights experiences, and they help remind people of how far we’ve come as a nation. They also inspire people to continue fighting for change.

Indoor and Outdoor Experiences

If you’re planning on visiting Montgomery, Alabama, here are a few destinations and experiences you won’t want to miss out on.

The Rosa Parks Library and Museum

Located at Troy University, this museum celebrates the many accomplishments of individuals that were associated with the Montgomery Bus Boycott. There are permanent and rotating exhibits. There’s also a statue of Rosa Parks in downtown Montgomery, only a few feet from where Rosa Parks actually boarded the public bus back on December 01, 1995.

The Civil Rights Memorial

This memorial was designed by Maya Lin and is a place to remember all those who were killed during this explosive time in history.

Dexter Parsonage Museum

At one time, this was the home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He lived in this home from 1954 to 1969, and it’s now a museum.

Chris’ Hotdogs

This was an eatery that has been operating since 1917. Back then, it was only of the very few eateries that ignored segregation laws and fed all hungry customers equally. They didn’t care if you were rich, poor, white, Black, young, or old.