2025 biggest bang for your bucks travel destination

Hi World Traveler! Im in need of suggestions of where to go. What's up with 2025? :)

Like the title said, Japan - too crowded but maybe I will still go Turkey - heard prices are very good right now?

Any other suggestions and estimated cost? Flying out of SoCal.

What I'm looking for: I'm a low key traveler, I am into seeing how the local live, I'm not into alcohol or party, I like nature and some cultures, interaction with local is warmly welcome. I'm also very interested but kinda scared lol to visit places like Georgia, Serbia, Romania, Chile, Cambodia, Venezuela, and the like. Time:1-2 weeks.

My budget is a step above backpacking. I'm willing to stay in hostel, but not willing to eat cup noodles. Thank you for your help!