Gallery: 7 Historical Hotspots That Make For Affordable Vacation Destinations

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7 Historical Hotspots That Make For Affordable Vacation Destinations
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Chris Cole
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Back in the day, travel was considered a form of education.

Today, with the internet taking us around the universe at the touch of a click, we sometimes forget that the real history of humanity is all around us, waiting to be touched. Some of these places are fancy, no doubt, but many of the most important spots are not built out from expensive shopping districts.

Save your piggy-bank some stress on your next vacation, and switch your focus from luxury and extravagance to connecting with places tied powerfully to the past. Keep reading for our top vacay picks.

About Chris Cole

Chris is an actor-writer who lives in Los Angeles and hails from Massachusetts. He enjoys learning about technology, politics and philosophy, with an eye to improving our world. Although he was born a dog person, he's come around on cats and now considers them both pretty great in their own ways.

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