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PanAmargo t1_j35tw3h wrote

The only answer based on info you’ve provided is New York.

Take the cheap ass bolt bus. Get a dorm bed in a hostel. Just fucking wander around and people watch and eat cheap pizza, falafel, pierogi. Don’t even need to do any tourist stuff besides Times Square (go late night, it’s always worth it somehow even just for 5 min.) Central Park, Washington square park, wander around the east village, hit up prospect park, go out to Brighton beach or Coney Island. Hit up some thrift stores. Go to some dive bars or rock shows in Brooklyn.

Can do a budget round trip weekend trip for $500 easy.

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zi9g t1_j36rjz1 wrote

I wouldn't describe a regional weekend trip that's $500 as 'budget', even if it's NYC. If I'm taking the bus and sleeping in a hostel I'd better be out less than 500 for it.

Though granted it's been awhile since I've tried a trip like that and maybe prices are such that 500 is the absolute floor. Which is sad, if so, and helps explain why many people might never have done what sounds to others like a no-brainer trip.

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PanAmargo t1_j3727su wrote

$25 both ways - $50 transport

$50 - 70 a night in a hostel - $100 - $150

5 or 6 meals - varies widely but let’s say an average of $10, now you’re at $50

Transport - $20 for subway rides

One Random cab or Uber spending on where you’re going and when - $25

Just the basics around $250 - 300, but since it’s New York one may be tempted to spend on random stuff to bring home

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