you could try a tour around the southwest, check out routes and sites around/between alburquerque-phoenix-tuscon. plenty of free camping on BLM land. bonus --- spanish will come in handy.

if you want seasia, how about cambodia? minimal gear...it's warm, and you won't be camping. budget $20-25/day for a single tourist. $30 visa on arrival.

spend a few days cycling through angkor wat. i'd recommend doing a homestay at beantay chmar. it's a smaller version of angkor - one main temple with 8 satellite temples - but with few tourists.

https://www.visitbanteaychhmar.org/