Give up on Europe, a monthly salary of 5k makes visa-free countries really attractive!

With a 5k monthly salary, just go for it! This visa-free country has prices so low I went on a crazy shopping spree 🥳

Babies! Forget the overcrowded spots in Europe!
Serbia is the happy home for working people✨ With a blank passport, you can go anytime, stay 30 days without filling forms or applying for a visa—I just grabbed my bag and left!

I’ve already stepped into all the traps for you before the trip 👇
Book your flight tickets 3 months in advance during promotions! Direct round-trip flights from Beijing with taxes included are only 3k+, connecting flights through the Middle East are even cheaper. Last time I connected and spent just 2500+, a total steal!
Bring euros to exchange for the best rate, 1 yuan gets you 15 dinars, spend freely without worry~ ATM withdrawal fees are low too, don’t carry too much cash!
For internet, buy a VIP SIM card at a newsstand, 7 days with 10GB for only 50 yuan, way better than portable WiFi. I streamed videos nonstop the whole trip!
Travel insurance is a must! Online it’s just 50 yuan for a week, peace of mind is the most important when you’re away from home~

Here’s a money-saving accommodation guide, good stays without breaking the bank 🏠
In Belgrade, choose homestays around Republic Square. I stayed in a one-bedroom with a kitchen, cooking for myself saved a lot, bought a bunch of veggies at the market for just 20 yuan!
The terrace homestays in Novi Sad’s old town are amazing, about 100+ yuan per person. Open the window to colorful rooftops, wake up to sunshine and birdsong, pure happiness~
For solo travelers, pick a hostel, 80-100 yuan per bed, and you can carpool with others. I carpooled with a lady to Wooden Village!

Don’t get scammed on transportation! Remember these tips 🚗
City bus fare is only 1.5 yuan per trip, look for PinkTaxi pink cars! Starting fare is 5 yuan, airport to city center is 80 yuan flat~
For intercity travel to Novi Sad, take the bus, 1.5 hours for just 20 yuan. Trains are cheaper but check schedules in advance!
Important! Don’t take illegal taxis on the street! Use CarGo to book rides and verify the license plate with the driver. My friend once got overcharged 50 yuan by a rogue taxi, a painful lesson!

Here’s a clear 5-day, 4-night itinerary for you 🌟
Day 1-2 Belgrade: Kalemegdan Fortress is free! The Danube sunset is breathtaking, I took silhouette photos on the fortress that blew up on social media~ Saint Sava Church’s interior is magnificent and free to visit, every shot is a masterpiece! In Zemun town, buy corn to feed swans, climb Šardoš Tower to see red rooftops, so healing you won’t want to leave~
Day 3 Novi Sad: Petrovaradin Fortress tickets only 2 yuan! It’s the venue for the EXIT music festival. Standing on top overlooking the Danube is spectacular enough to scream~ Find a café at Freedom Square to sunbathe and listen to street music, so relaxing!
Day 4-5 Nature route: Wooden Village is like a fairy tale, filming location for "Life is a Miracle," wooden cabins perfect for photos~ Tara National Park is completely free, with canyon suspension bridges and primeval forest, hiking and breathing fresh air is super refreshing!

The food is amazing! Cheap and delicious 😋
Pljeskavica beef burger set only 30-40 yuan, meat overflowing~ The stew at Question Mark pub is so fragrant I licked the plate, ate there twice!
Save money by shopping at Maxi supermarket, bread + yogurt for 20 yuan lasts a day, cherries at the market 10 yuan per jin, I showed off a jin every day, achieving cherry freedom!
Fish & Zelenish restaurant by the Danube is a must-visit, 50 yuan per person for grilled fish, unbelievably fresh, paired with local coffee is perfect~

For souvenirs, buy these two, super impressive gifts 🎁
Choose Prokupac red wine, Serbia is the birthplace of wine, super cheap in supermarkets, I brought two bottles for just 100 yuan!
Raspberry jam is a must-stock! The world’s top exporter, natural and additive-free, spreads on bread smell amazing, I brought several jars for my colleagues~

Babies, where do you want to go most with a 5k monthly salary?
Or if you have questions about Serbia, ask away! Like which stew tastes best, or the best angle to shoot the sunset—I know it all! Waiting for you in the comments~