Travel writing & field guides.

Glacier (Montana) is generally cheaper ??? no park entrance fee for vehicles in off-season and more affordable nearby towns. Banff town has more services…

Both charge $35 vehicle entry fees. Yellowstone requires more driving (the park is massive) increasing fuel costs. Yosemite Valley has expensive lodging…

Petra’s entry fee is steep ($70+ for one day). The Pyramids are cheaper to enter ($15-20). Jordan overall costs more than Egypt for food and accommodation.

Marrakech has more tourist infrastructure with prices to match. Casablanca is a working city with more local prices. Both are affordable by global…

Ho Chi Minh City is cheaper overall ??? street meals from $1, beer from $0.50. Bangkok is still very affordable but slightly higher across the board.

Tokyo offers better value for food (conveyor belt sushi, ramen shops from $6). Hong Kong’s dining is comparable. Accommodation is expensive in both but…

Dublin for craic and friendliness. Edinburgh for atmospheric architecture.

Reykjavik for volcanic landscape access. Oslo for fjord excursions and museums.

Sydney for harbor beauty and beaches. Melbourne for laneways and culture.