13 Top Spots for First-Time Backpackers

March 23, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via MSN

First-time backpackers find ideal destinations with low budgets, safety, and rich adventures across the globe. Thailand's Chiang Mai offers temple bells, cafes, and mountain rides for $18-25 daily, while Siem Reap, Cambodia, delivers Angkor Wat sunrises and floating villages at $20-40 a day. Cusco, Peru, humbles with altitude amid Incan ruins and Sacred Valley hikes for $28-35 daily.

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