ArmInfo.Yerevan, Baku and Bangkok have been revealed as the overall top three destinations for backpackers in 2023, asianews.network reports.
According to the source, "Armenia's capital Yerevan ranks first thanks to its cheaper hostel prices ($14 p/ night) and public transport costs ($0.25 per trip). The city is also the 5th safest capital city and home to a wealth of hostels (278) to choose from. Basic groceries come at a reasonable cost of $13 and looking at the choice of free attractions, the city ranks more mid-range offering 105 in total. Lastly, Yerevan ranks lowest for its mobile internet speeds, which hover around the 35mbps mark and its choice of couch-surfing hosts, of which the city only has 2."
Hanoi and Seoul complete the top five for for backpackers. The top ten also includes Madrid, Budapest together with Sofia, as well as Beijing, Zagreb and Vienna.
