Where would you choose to travel to if you were given a million US dollars? In no more than 700 words, write an expository essay on the topic:
Where would you choose to travel to if you were given a million US dollars?
Where would you choose to travel to if you were given a million US dollars? In no more than 700 words, write an expository essay on the topic:
Let’s be real: If money wasn’t an issue, we’d be traveling non-stop. But all those life-changing meals, rejuvenating hotel stays, and outdoor adventures can add up to a painful hit to your wallet. While we don’t know of many destinations that will wine and dine you for free, there are places where your greenbacks will go just a little further. And though the U.S. dollar won’t get you quite as much as it did in certain parts of the world a mere six months ago, there are still a few places where the exchange rate will be your greatest ally. Here are seven places you should visit right now, while our fickle global economy is on your side.
South Korea
1 USD = 1,188.78 KRW
After reaching an all-time high in September of 2019, the South Korean won has remained steadily strong into the early months of 2020. While other travelers head to the popular tourism destinations of Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island, we have our eyes set on another city: Mokpo, located in the Jeolla region at the southern tip of the peninsula. The port city offers some of the most interesting dining in the country, and specialty dishes like hongeo (a naturally fermented, extremely pungent skate-fish dish) attracts food lovers from around the world.
Brazil
1 USD = 4.32 BRL
Like much of South America, Brazil is a good place to visit if you don’t want to break the bank. But the fact that a dollar gets you 4.32 Brazilian reais (compared to 2.64 in 2015) means you can get even better value than usual—not to mention the fact that Americans no longer need to pay for a visa to visit. Rio de Janeiro is the most obvious place to spend time and money, with incredible new hotels—like The Emiliano, a 2018 Hot List winner—just steps away from some of the world’s best beaches. But don’t forget to visit São Paulo, too, where a younger generation has introduced hip galleries, museums, and bars to several long-neglected neighborhoods.
Vietnam
1 USD = 23,238.50 VND
Plenty of countries in Southeast Asia are great deals for dollar-carriers right now, but we recommend a trip to Vietnam—in part because of the steadily increasing exchange rate (in April 2015, the dollar was hovering closer to around 21,564 dong), but mostly for the country’s mind-blowing beauty. Hanoi is arguably the most romantic city in the region, with timeless (and delicious) cuisine, incense-shrouded temples, and elegant French Quarter villas providing a dreamy respite for travelers. But don’t be afraid to venture off the beaten track during your next visit: Places like Ninh Van Bay and Phú Quốc island have pristine beaches and intimate resorts you won’t find in the more touristed areas.
Hungary
1 USD = 309.16 HUF
Despite a brief dip in 2018, Hungary’s conversion rates have been quite favorable since 2015. That’s great news for anyone planning a trip to Budapest, where a growing scene of Michelin-starred restaurants and high-tech spas are calling to us from across the globe. Budapest has tons of five-star hotels with three-star prices; but for something indulgent, splurge for The Writer’s Villa (formerly Bródy Villa), an entire 19th-century aristocratic villa with seven exquisite rooms and one of the most scenic private gardens of the city. This is Europe’s capital of hedonism, after all—you might as well lean into it.
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