JOHANNESBURG - Everyone deserves a break from work and their daily life routines.
Sometimes it's just a time out with friends, a partner or maybe a solo trip.
It can be visiting the Cape mountains or hiding out in a cozy cabin in the picturesque Mpumalanga province.
Whatever the reason is, sometimes a change of scenery brings one back to the best version of themselves.
But with the rising cost of living, those much-needed plans often take a back seat.
You suddenly find yourself counting every cent, making tough choices about where and how to spend your money.
This is the reality for Gabonewe Setshedi from X who says everything now depends on earnings and budget.
He was weighing in on the viewer question: Can you still afford to take a sho’t left in Mzansi? And what are the best and most affordable places to visit?
Although the budget may be tight, Gabonewe Setshedi says being able to explore and discover the beauty and diversity of different regions of the country is an incredible opportunity.
Another user on X, Pule Khoarai says it’s not as easy as before but given the chance he opts for cheaper destinations.
"For me maybe once a year the cost of leaving is so high that it's the last thing on many people's mind. But the go place for me that's reasonable is Basotho cultural village in Free state" Pule said.
Meanwhile one user Facebook Alan Burgess says it's cheaper to spend a month in Vietnam than a week in Cape Town.
On user Zakhele bricks, compared affordability the years before Covid-19 and after citing that things are now more expensive.
"It was easier before Covid-19. Since then prices have never gone down."