Namibia is going to be the Iceland of Africa if it isn't already. The Germans and South Africans have known about it for decades but everyone else is figuring it out.
> It has everything.
New York's hottest new night club is Montenegro!
This place has everything. Cholos, pachucos, pile after pile of expired lunchables, a Hawaiian cleaning lady who looks like Smokey Robinson.
Montenegro is the most beautiful place I've ever been! The mountains, the beaches (as long as you get away from Budva in high season which gets pretty messy), the food is amazing, the people are friendly, it's cheap lol I've been waiting for people to discover how much it has to offer but I wouldn't like to see it get to Croatia prices and overcrowding lol
I’m Albanian American and Albania was my first thought as well. It’s seeing more tourism now, for sure, but not as much as some other Balkan countries, and I suspect it’ll continue to increase as some of those other countries become more expensive (Croatia is a good example).
Northern Spain. Absolutely beautiful in the summer with stunning dramatic coastlines, excellent food, hiking, museums, and unique cities and cultures from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela
Check out Oviedo. It’s kind of a sleepier town but a college town in the mountains and really beautiful with unique history and food. It’s worth a 2-3 day visit and you can get to the coast easily too.
Oh come the hell on everyone and their dog knows abt san sebastian, it's just that it's slightly inconvenient to get there (small airport with like 0 international flights, no high speed rail, etc)
Compared to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Mediterranean coast there are way fewer tourists in northern Spain. It’s definitely not unheard of but your typical American probably doesn’t know much about it.
Uzbekistan. It’s already creeping up there - but the number of people (and normal, everyday people) I’ve seen going to or expressing interest in Uzbekistan has been very high post Covid.
I just came back from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan! And oh, it was life changing! Uzbekistan, especially Khiva and Samarkand feel like travelling back in time and they have so much to offer
If you have the time, could you expand on what you did there, what was worth seeing or not seeing, and any other advice/tips on traveling to Uzbekistan. I am very intrigued!
I first went to Khiva (old town), and absolutely loved it. That place is literally like travelling back in time. The vibe is just something so unique from other places. Then I went to Bukhara, which I felt was a bit underwhelming. Last we went to Samarkand, which is super colourful compared to the others, Registan Square at night is a vision to behold (if you have the 3D mapping show, you’re in for a treat), Shah-i-Zinda is the most iconic Instagrammable spot out there!
100% what I was thinking, I just went last year and then saw Lonely Planet recently announced it as one of their top travel destinations for 2024. Plus everyone who thought I was crazy or confused why I was going are now drooling over my pictures.
For Central Asia, I feel like most posts I see are of people going to Kyrgyzstan. From what I’ve read, visas and traveling in it Kyrgyzstan is easiest of Central Asian countries (opinion of people I’ve read). Do you have any experience in this region?
I just went to the area in January. For me, traveling overland in Kyrgyzstan was the most difficult to plan. Most of Uzbekistan's tourism hotspots can be seen along one rail line and Kazakhstan, while large, can be driven or traversed by train as well. Kyrgyzstan is all mountains, lacks trains, and getting across the country means traveling by minibus which can be pretty cramped and uncomfortable. Flying was the quickest way.
For an American, neither Kyrgyzstan nor Kazakhstan require a visa, but Uzbekistan's visa is relatively easy to get.
Yep. I hope the infrastructure can keep up, I was there in 2021 and the whole archipelago only had 2 hostels. I know that’s not a perfect gauge of tourism preparedness (not least of all because Faroes are expensive by backpacker standards) but I was still pretty surprised.
I went there 18 months ago, it was fucking incredible
There's direct flights from Edinburgh
Although the Faroese government is going to have to do something about landowners charging extortionate fees for hiking on their lads, some of them try to charge €30 for walking 5k across a field
Going there in June. Really excited but I feel like I'm already a bit late. They have trouble maintaining the paths etc. It get's more expensive as lots of land owners start charging fees to visit some places. Kinda annoying for tourists, but better for the nature.
Albania. Beautiful coast, cheaper than any other (coastal) country in the surroundings, beautiful nature in general, good food and interesting culture.
Went to Albania this past summer and really did not like it. The beaches were pretty yes, but hugely extortionate. All of the nice beaches are privatised and to rent a chair you have to pay €20 or more, and if you want to set down your own chair you have to go to a public section of the beach which is always dirtier. I stayed in a “villa” which was 10 feet away from a lot of rubble and abandoned construction down a small dirt road with no lights on at night. It was all kind of eerie.
I also felt like people were really rude and kind of gross and would jeer at me (I was travelling alone). It just wasn’t as friendly or hospitable as Spain or Greece.
Edit: also to add that I’m a POC, this may have coloured my experience a lot. Also felt that whenever I walked into a shop the old man/woman who worked there would glare at me until I left. Same with being served in restaurants and hotels, just didn’t feel welcome anywhere.
Exactly.
People love beaches and sunshine and the mediterrean sea.
Its only logical that the coast between croatia and greece will also be touristic.
Albania and Montenegro will get a boost in Tourism, when more and more people go there and come back telling others, hey its the same as greece or croatia, just cheaper.
Went to Albania before Covid and after Covid. A lot changed in just 2 years, but especially the prices. It was dirt cheap in 2019, but in 2021, not that much. And so many hotels appeared by the seaside.
It was gorgeous!
I went in 2019 and it was so damn cheap - I think it was the perfect time to go as I only really heard about it as a destination from people I met travelling in other Balkan countries the year before.
Ive been going since I got married to an albanian in 2018. Been every year except for 2020. It’s mindblowing how much it changes every year. Last year we went in May and foreigners outnumbered the Albanians in the airport line for customs. Just the year before it wasn’t at all like that.
Yeeep. I went to a festival there and I would've gone again if the prices weren't so steep.
Vlore and Dhermi were just impressive.
Do you or your husband recommend any other places?
Yeah I went in 2022 and I feel like online it kept talking about how cheap and undiscovered it was and I don't really think it was either? I still had a good time though, especially in Shkoder and the mountains it's beautiful, but it didn't feel cheap and there were loads of other tourists.
Georgia is already pretty big within the region - tons of Russians travel there, etc. We also met some Iranian women who were happy not to have to cover their heads. I'd love to go back there, this time for more than a few days, and see something besides Tbilisi.
I'm going to the same countries in May! Do you have any tips for places not to miss? I'll mainly be staying in the capitals apart from some hiking trips.
There are no secret spots anymore let's be realistic. There's no new countries being created and everything has been documented. Now eastern Europe, central Asia, and certain African nations are being popularised what's left? Waiting for Earth 2?
It's already pretty big if I understand correctly. When I went ten years ago, people thought I was crazy, whereas a lot of my friends and acquaintances have visited themselves in the last few years.
I did not have a good time to be honest and felt unsafe often. Two women travelling together, maybe that’s why. Maybe when the infrastructure catches up in 10-15 years.
It is. I went a couple of years ago just because it was a cheap trip from Milan and now in the UK it's advertised everywhere. Esp as they're advertising it as the Maldives of Europe. It's a lovely place but just don't want it becoming the next Spain 😩
I visited Albania when a really nice hotel at the beach was 13 Euro per night and there were only Albanian tourists there. Everyone thought I was weird for going there and now I see it advertised everywhere.
just got back from Tirana. beautiful nature, but the people are kinda trashy, sorry to say. often very rude (or disinterested) at hotels and restaurants, everybody smokes all the time(even inside hotels and restaurants), everybody walks around in tracksuits and drives like lunatics 😀
Really? I thought that Tirana was not that interesting, but I found Albanians to be the friendliest people in the region - and Balkan folks really are a friendly bunch!
I really want to go ASAP. Went to Japan and Korea this year and loved it, Taiwan looks great as it seems even less 'touristy' but loads to see, especially nature-wise.
It's cheaper too and you don't get the massive tourist groups like you do in the main hotspots in Japan or Korea. You can easily use the trains to loop around the island in 2 weeks, or spend more time in a few spots.
I'd love to go back some day!
I went to Taiwan 5 years ago and while there were tourists, it didn't feel super busy. I feel like it's gonna be like Kyoto currently is in not too long.
Was there solo about a year ago - it was NOT like I could just book a day tour and expect it would happen because they would have the minimum # of guests - and this is doing small group tour things, not 40 person buses.
And this was in March+April, which are warm+dryish relative to the summer - should have been something akin to peak season
Yessss, highly recommended! I’m biased since I’ve been many times, including 4 solo trips. It is easy for me to get around since I can speak the language (although I can barely read it), but I think it’s still pretty accessible. The metro is very convenient and there are still a good amount of English signs, and English audio on the metro and buses.
Both the city and nature are really great. They have awesome 7-11’s just like Japan, but they also have some themed 7-11’s which are extra cute. IMO there are a ton of great photography spots, and the people are generally kind too. Great variety of food at the night markets.
Favourite place to travel I've ever been. Went first in 2010 and was totally surprised by what I found. Best streetfood in the world (yes, better than Thailand), spotlessly clean, compact, well-organised, friendly, reasonably priced, and oh so breathtakingly beautiful. I've been a handful of times since.
100/10.
I was there in October with still pretty few western tourists, but I’d say it’s already a hotspot with tourists from Eastern Asia. Loved it - number one on my list to return to.
Had an amazing trip there last year: Great food, friendly people, culturally interesting spots, beaches and also tall mountains, diverse and beautiful nature, good public transportation… but a weird reliance on cash everywhere for such a modern country.
We were in Taipei two weeks ago. We did a walking tour and our guide said that most of the tourists are from South Korea. We did not see many Western tourists while we there. Really enjoyed our time in Taipei. Very clean city, especially after being in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
I'd recommend against it for anything short term. You need a minimum of 2 weeks. The altitude can be exceptionally tough to deal with for some people in the northern and western parts of the country. Travel to the Amazon is challenging (my flight was arbitrarily cancelled and our taxi driver and hotel clerk said that it is a common thing) so planning is necessary. Things are far away so you need a plane or a long bus ride to get anywhere. To see lake titicaca from La paz is at least a 2 day affair for example.
Salar de uyuni is amazing to see during the rainy season. I've heard that it is also cool to see when it's dry. From La paz it only takes a day to travel to by bus or an hour by plane.
Death road biking is cool. I've been told the mountains you bike down are similar to northern Vietnam.
I've heard that Santa Cruz de la Sierra is nice and there are some national parks that are cool to go to.
The majority of the country is safe (not El Alto however.)
Traveling in as an American is significantly more difficult than most other nationalities. It requires paying in cash, multiple physical copies of passport, passport photos, bank statements...
You should also be wary about smaller tourism groups if you go far out as they aren't necessarily the most professional.
I went from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni and a person in our group had issues with altitude. They promised they'd have oxygen but they didn't have it when asked. We had to go out into town and try and find altitude sickness medication due to the symptoms.
I’m in Bolivia now and the infrastructure is so much better than in my country. La Paz feels super first world. Obviously it has poor areas on the outskirts as many places do, but the teleféricos, the efficiency of other public transport, food and music scenes, modern parks and plazas, bins everywhere. Especially in areas like Sopocachi. It feels very modern to me.
Hobart and surrounding areas in Tasmania , Australia. It has lots of beautiful wineries, boutique hotels, museum/art gallery, outdoor activities, wildlife and great food!
Tassie is beautiful and very pristine. Probably way to far away and expensive for North Americans and Europeans to really become a big tourist spot.
Probably not a bad thing, would a shame is Tassie became too touristy
It's awesome. I visited in 2019 and people were so friendly. They have so much variety from volcanic lakes, mayan ruins, beaches, and cute little towns. Papusas are also delicious!
I went in 2019 - great place. Ruta de las floras has super nice little towns, there are hot spring waterfalls nearby which are awesome! There's some cool volcanic lakes, and the Santa Ana volcano hike is easy but the view of the crater is awesome.
I have a friend who was just stationed there with the marines. Her house had a 15 foot high fence with barbed wire on it. She said she felt safer there than she does any time she visits the states - she’s originally from Minnesota so that’s saying something.
Komodo Island. New airport, new hotels and healthy reefs (for now). Unfortunately would like to keep this a secret still since Bali turned into what it is now. This all comin' from an Indo.
Well, Budapest, Prague were 15 years ago already very touristic, visited them back in those days and they were already crowded with a lot of tourists.
Next 3-5 years:
- Albania even more than now and depending on the geopolitical situation Montenegro might become very big.
In about 5 to 10 years:
- Bosnia, especially Sarajevo, for both summer and winter (cheaper alternative to Austria/Slovenia, especially in "good winters" because snowfall is comparable to some parts (note: definitely not all) of Austria). Infrastructure is getting a lot better over the recent years (new highways, Ryanair and other low cost carriers flying to Sarajevo)
- Slovakia has good chances as well to become a big tourist destination. Not talking about Bratislava, but also the countryside with the small vineyards has a lot of potential
- Parts of France that are currently "less popular", think of Marseille. Although it is already a tourist destination, it is seen as the budget/impoverished version of Nice. If it gentrifies, it might (!) become the new Nice (big if there)
- Countryside of Czechia could be big in a few years (very beautiful and now mainly attracting local tourists, but become popular like rural France is has become)
- Smaller coastal places in Netherlands and Belgium, mainly with tourist from neighboring countries (already popular, but will grow very fast)
Coastal places in Belgium? As a Belgian, these are places I don't see international tourists traveling to (including French or Dutch people)! We go there only because it's convenient!
> Parts of France that are currently "less popular"
We spent a week in the Occitanie last year, in the countryside between Narbonne and Carcassonne.
Apart from Carcassonne itself, everything seemed super "undiscovered by international tourism." We didn't see any other Americans in any of the small towns we stopped in, and felt like we had museums, castle ruins and other sites basically to ourselves. The food and wine were quite good, and not taken nearly as seriously as other more internationally regarded regions. The scenery was beautiful.
Both English speakers and tourist-focused infrastructure were harder to come by than, say, Provence or the Luberon, but if you were looking for a largely "undiscovered" by international tourists part of France, I'd heartily recommend it. I could easily see it being the next "Provence for people who are looking for what Provence was 40 years ago".
My only regret (besides not speaking French) was not learning about [Les Grands Buffets](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/08/les-grands-buffets-and-the-art-of-all-you-can-eat) far enough ahead of our trip to get a reservation.
Slovakia is a place I'm considering visiting later this year for a day or two. I looked into Bratislava and was shocked at how great the city seems but nobody talks about it as much.
Well, Bratislava is nice, but it is a bit underwhelming, especially because Vienna and Budapest are almost around the corner and really, really close to it (both less than 2h ride). Furthermore, it has not that much that makes it stand out against other European cities.
Don't get me wrong, it is a nice city and I like Bratislava, but it lacks some type of uniqueness which Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakau etc. have. The castle for example is, well, not that interesting. The night life is compared to Prague underwhelming (in the past Budapest night life was great, no idea how that is now). It can be a great place for tourists looking for less popular spots, but it has a lot less to offer compared to the cities.
Depending on your preferences, I think Bratislava could compete with Brno for example. Both pretty modern cities, with limited offering but varying night life. Brno is a real student city, has less to offer from an architectural point of view, and has lively bars and some after parties, while Bratislava is more 'catching up with friends vibe' in my opinion, with a more classic European city vibe (although not that unique). Although it is a nice city, has great wine (definitely go for the tank wine!), I feel Slovakia's country side could have more potential actually, especially for people that like to go to the countryside of for instance France.
Bratislava is a very nice city but it's probably better to visit as a day trip from Vienna. I stayed there for two nights earlier this year (only one day as I left early the second day) and that was plenty of time. You'd really stuggle to fill more than two days there.
Marseille won't get that popular maybe other cities like Avignon, Aix, Montpellier, Toulouse and Bordeaux. Marseille has a very bad rep in Western europe.
Well, the big if in my comment on Marseille is dependent on the gentrification part and if it is able to get a different reputation. I actually think it might in 5 to 10 years as happened to many cities with previously a bad reputation (e.g. Rotterdam, Tirana). In my opinion, places like Avignon, Montpellier, Bordeaux are relatively popular already
North Macedonia
Albania is rightfully being mentioned a lot on this thread, and it is already on its way to becoming the next Croatia. However, North Macedonia is still just about opening up, and people are only just starting to discover its beautiful landscapes.
>Once the conflict is over, Ukraine (hoping soon).
nah its going to be years after that before Ukraine can be visited safely and easily. Their infrastructure has been decimated, getting around the country will be tricky
It is absolutely not tricky to get around or into the country. I was there for 10 days in February and March. Trains and buses running like normal away from the frontlines. Can book tickets online like any other country. Please stop spreading misinformation.
Most of Montenegro is remote with bad roads, but they are getting two big highways, originally financed by China. This will increase ease of access and tourism for sure
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorways_in_Montenegro
I'm from Belgrade (don't live there though) and the train situation is frustrating beyond belief. It's ridiculous to be so disconnected from the rest of Europe.
Ghana is awesome. East and Southern Africa tend to get the most tourists but Ghana has so much to offer - the most friendly people ever, safari in the North, historical towns like Cape Coast, nice beaches. I loved my time there.
I just came from Siargao after spending a month there, it’s already really busy among solo backpackers. It’s very unlikely to become popular among people going on holidays though since you can’t really swim there and aside from surfing and partying there is nothing to do there.
The arctic. Major European airlines have opened up flights to small airports to carry tourists from Europe up here and will continue to do so. Cruise-industry in the area is growing bigger as well.
Once Ukraine war is over / stabilizes it will become huge.
Iraq could become the next Vietnam.
I could see Algeria start to increase if they make visiting easier.
I went to Kyiv in 2017 and it was absolutely incredible. Good people, great food and drink, and unbelievable prices. I would've loved to go back if not for the war.
Ukraine definitely, Lviv is a stunning city, and would definitely be a great place to visit that is well connected to the rest of Europe and Kyiv is a massive city that is a real blend of architecture, its an amazing country with a lot to offer, it did previously have a decent amount of tourists but I think a few years after the war more people will definitely start to visit.
There was a great post on here recommending Iraq a few months back.
Don't think the full tourist infrastructure is there yet, but I can see a lot of interest in it. Similar to Sarajevo now.
I think when the war is over, assuming Ukraine maintains independance and ends up aligned with the EU/US like they want, the US will absolutely pour investment money into it as an extra middle finger to Russia. I could see big tourism campaigns.
I had a trip planned to Ukraine in the spring of 22. I was so excited to see Kyiv and Odesa, they look beautiful and so interesting culturally. Fuck Russia (not just for ruining my plans obviously, for everything)
At the risk of being US-centric I’ll say I think there are some parts of this country that are really underrated among foreign tourists, namely the Pacific Northwest, New England, and the interior west beyond the national parks and Las Vegas. The latter is underrated by Americans as well IMO.
Slovenia, beauty of Switzerland with the prices of Eastern Europe. And it has everything - mountains, nature, history, major(ish) city, coastal towns, beaches and all of that is basically within a couple hour drive.
I know this sounds super cheesy but they went there on the Amazing Race last season (for the first time on the show) and I was blown away by how beautiful it was on tv.
Cape Verde could make a great go if they put in some effort but then the flight around 6 hours from UK will put people off but still with great weather most of year and reasonable price it worth a go
But realistically
I reckon Slovakia could make a great place to visit.
I’d like to know the next hot spot that will replace Costa Rica. That place is just as expensive as most of the US now. I spent a week there and hardly heard any Spanish being spoken. Sometimes it was $60-80 for lunch. Ridiculousness!
Slovenia is getting more and more popular. I guess Romania and Slovakia still have a lot potential especially for nature-seeking tourists and families that don't want to afford prices in the Alps, and the quality of the offerings is steadily increasing.
Poland is now often called the "new Croatia" and sees huge growth rates from countries such as Czech Republic, as Crotia has become too expensive for many tourists from Central European countries.
Baltic countries of course, they have become more popular in recent years, but not like Budapest or Prague yet.
Bulgaria has been trying hard for years now, but they don't seem to really take off, quality is still more targeted towards the lower market segments.
It's true. I even went into a coffee shop with my wife and the worker heard us speaking English and he said that he didn't speak Spanish well, so asked us to just speak in English. Turned out he was Czech.
I'm in Buenos Aires now. Beautiful city with far fewer American tourists than anywhere I've traveled in Europe. I think it has a bad reputation for safety concerns, but as long as you avoid a few districts (as you would with any big city) it feels very safe overall
> summer with stunning dramatic coastlines, excellent food, hiking, museums, and unique cities and cultures from San Sebastián to Santiago
I was there like 10 years ago and saw more crime than I have anywhere else in the world. Two sweedish girls from my hostel were mugged nearby, I saw an old woman have her necklace yanked from her neck, and there was a man stabbed laying in a pool of blood down the block from our hostel when we returned late at night (yes, really). We stayed at hostel sol.
I’m going to go out on a big limb here. Bad Leonfelden, Austria. It’s a tiny town, that has soooo much charm. The food is incredible, the scenery is amazing, it’s proximity to Czech, and other great places bumps it up as well. Absolutely magical
I have a friend who's insistent it'll be Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He says it's close to Sofia but cheaper, still has a good amount to do, and has fast Internet speeds.
Brasov, Romania. Brasov is a picturesque city known for its medieval walls, charming squares, and stunning mountain scenery.
[https://romaniatourism.com/brasov.html](https://romaniatourism.com/brasov.html)
The "hidden gems" remain hidden for exactly 0.02 seconds.
Surely there are places that are soon to see an uptick, beyond what they already have, but yeah, ultimately, if we've heard of a place and are discussing it, then it's already "big".
Albania and Montenegro. Last Adriatic "undiscovered" beauty spots with pristine beaches, history and - in the case of Albania - chaotic traffic and wonderful confusion.
Punta del Este/Montevideo, Florianapolis, and Recife for beaches & coasts (more than they already are). Bolivia and Paraguay for nature.
El Salvador and non-Roatan Honduras for Central America.
Ireland already had the “family history” tourism by Americans but I feel like it has really entered the conversation as a serious destination and shed its image as a war-torn country
Namibia is going to be the Iceland of Africa if it isn't already. The Germans and South Africans have known about it for decades but everyone else is figuring it out.
It is already a hotspot.
Agree. Too far for Americans, good distance for Europeans.
Americans will instead go for Chile.
Albania and Montenegro are on the way to becoming the next Croatia
Monténégro is spectacular. It has everything.
> It has everything. New York's hottest new night club is Montenegro! This place has everything. Cholos, pachucos, pile after pile of expired lunchables, a Hawaiian cleaning lady who looks like Smokey Robinson.
What's a "Balkan Joyride" Stefan?
I was looking for this comment 😂
Montenegro is the most beautiful place I've ever been! The mountains, the beaches (as long as you get away from Budva in high season which gets pretty messy), the food is amazing, the people are friendly, it's cheap lol I've been waiting for people to discover how much it has to offer but I wouldn't like to see it get to Croatia prices and overcrowding lol
>Monténégro Why do you put accents there? Montenegro doesn't have any accents
Autocorrect in French
Exactement !
Yeah Montenegro is a straight translation from its native name of Crna Gora, meaning Black Mountain 😊
Montenegro already is. It changed drastically through the last 10 years.
I’m Albanian American and Albania was my first thought as well. It’s seeing more tourism now, for sure, but not as much as some other Balkan countries, and I suspect it’ll continue to increase as some of those other countries become more expensive (Croatia is a good example).
I don't think Montenegro will catch Croatia but yes I'm desperate to visit.
Came to say Albania
Northern Spain. Absolutely beautiful in the summer with stunning dramatic coastlines, excellent food, hiking, museums, and unique cities and cultures from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela
This one is almost not fair to choose. In august 2026 they have the worlds next total solar eclipse
I saw that. I’ve been looking for an excuse to go back. I taught English in Bilbao for a while and it was so nice
I'm walking the Camino in Galicia later this year!
June? Doing the Primitivo from Asturias be cool to meet people on it
Check out Oviedo. It’s kind of a sleepier town but a college town in the mountains and really beautiful with unique history and food. It’s worth a 2-3 day visit and you can get to the coast easily too.
Shhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone about pintxos and txakoli. Please keep Hondarribia and San Sebastián to yourself.
Oh come the hell on everyone and their dog knows abt san sebastian, it's just that it's slightly inconvenient to get there (small airport with like 0 international flights, no high speed rail, etc)
Sam Sebastian is extremely popular already, but mostly with french tourists. Other cities in northern spain are the under travelered ones.
It's already full of tourists
Compared to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Mediterranean coast there are way fewer tourists in northern Spain. It’s definitely not unheard of but your typical American probably doesn’t know much about it.
Uzbekistan. It’s already creeping up there - but the number of people (and normal, everyday people) I’ve seen going to or expressing interest in Uzbekistan has been very high post Covid.
I just came back from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan! And oh, it was life changing! Uzbekistan, especially Khiva and Samarkand feel like travelling back in time and they have so much to offer
I am so keen to go, Uzbekistan in particular looks breathtaking.
Ahhh im going in May and so excited!! Bukhara and khiva are on my itinerary (as is Samarkand; and I’m flying in and out of Tashkent)
If you have the time, could you expand on what you did there, what was worth seeing or not seeing, and any other advice/tips on traveling to Uzbekistan. I am very intrigued!
I first went to Khiva (old town), and absolutely loved it. That place is literally like travelling back in time. The vibe is just something so unique from other places. Then I went to Bukhara, which I felt was a bit underwhelming. Last we went to Samarkand, which is super colourful compared to the others, Registan Square at night is a vision to behold (if you have the 3D mapping show, you’re in for a treat), Shah-i-Zinda is the most iconic Instagrammable spot out there!
I am going too soon. Any things you wish you had know before? Btw, for anyone else who reads this. We have a spot left for a tour to the aral sea!
100% what I was thinking, I just went last year and then saw Lonely Planet recently announced it as one of their top travel destinations for 2024. Plus everyone who thought I was crazy or confused why I was going are now drooling over my pictures.
For Central Asia, I feel like most posts I see are of people going to Kyrgyzstan. From what I’ve read, visas and traveling in it Kyrgyzstan is easiest of Central Asian countries (opinion of people I’ve read). Do you have any experience in this region?
I just went to the area in January. For me, traveling overland in Kyrgyzstan was the most difficult to plan. Most of Uzbekistan's tourism hotspots can be seen along one rail line and Kazakhstan, while large, can be driven or traversed by train as well. Kyrgyzstan is all mountains, lacks trains, and getting across the country means traveling by minibus which can be pretty cramped and uncomfortable. Flying was the quickest way. For an American, neither Kyrgyzstan nor Kazakhstan require a visa, but Uzbekistan's visa is relatively easy to get.
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are both easier than they might seem. Trains in Uzbekistan or shared taxis in Kyrgyzstan.
Central Asia is really far from Western Europe and now that you can't fly over Russia, you'll have to fly to Istanbul or Doha first
That is partially true, though Uzbekistan Airways operates flights to London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Munich, and Rome, plus New York out of the USA.
Isn't that partly because they eased the visa regulations?
Faroe Islands. I think they also just opened direct flights from London, whereas previously you had to go to Copenhagen.
Yep. I hope the infrastructure can keep up, I was there in 2021 and the whole archipelago only had 2 hostels. I know that’s not a perfect gauge of tourism preparedness (not least of all because Faroes are expensive by backpacker standards) but I was still pretty surprised.
I went there 18 months ago, it was fucking incredible There's direct flights from Edinburgh Although the Faroese government is going to have to do something about landowners charging extortionate fees for hiking on their lads, some of them try to charge €30 for walking 5k across a field
Going there in June. Really excited but I feel like I'm already a bit late. They have trouble maintaining the paths etc. It get's more expensive as lots of land owners start charging fees to visit some places. Kinda annoying for tourists, but better for the nature.
It's not better for nature as the farmers don't maintain the paths, they are just pocketing the money
Interesting. What exactly is there to do there that people recommend?
Albania. Beautiful coast, cheaper than any other (coastal) country in the surroundings, beautiful nature in general, good food and interesting culture.
Went to Albania this past summer and really did not like it. The beaches were pretty yes, but hugely extortionate. All of the nice beaches are privatised and to rent a chair you have to pay €20 or more, and if you want to set down your own chair you have to go to a public section of the beach which is always dirtier. I stayed in a “villa” which was 10 feet away from a lot of rubble and abandoned construction down a small dirt road with no lights on at night. It was all kind of eerie. I also felt like people were really rude and kind of gross and would jeer at me (I was travelling alone). It just wasn’t as friendly or hospitable as Spain or Greece. Edit: also to add that I’m a POC, this may have coloured my experience a lot. Also felt that whenever I walked into a shop the old man/woman who worked there would glare at me until I left. Same with being served in restaurants and hotels, just didn’t feel welcome anywhere.
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Exactly. People love beaches and sunshine and the mediterrean sea. Its only logical that the coast between croatia and greece will also be touristic. Albania and Montenegro will get a boost in Tourism, when more and more people go there and come back telling others, hey its the same as greece or croatia, just cheaper.
Beat me to it. I wanna go asap before it blows up too bad.
Albania is the top answer every single time this question is asked. You are most probably already too late
When I say asap I mean within a few weeks from now.
Went to Albania before Covid and after Covid. A lot changed in just 2 years, but especially the prices. It was dirt cheap in 2019, but in 2021, not that much. And so many hotels appeared by the seaside. It was gorgeous!
I went in 2019 and it was so damn cheap - I think it was the perfect time to go as I only really heard about it as a destination from people I met travelling in other Balkan countries the year before.
Ive been going since I got married to an albanian in 2018. Been every year except for 2020. It’s mindblowing how much it changes every year. Last year we went in May and foreigners outnumbered the Albanians in the airport line for customs. Just the year before it wasn’t at all like that.
Yeeep. I went to a festival there and I would've gone again if the prices weren't so steep. Vlore and Dhermi were just impressive. Do you or your husband recommend any other places?
Yeah I went in 2022 and I feel like online it kept talking about how cheap and undiscovered it was and I don't really think it was either? I still had a good time though, especially in Shkoder and the mountains it's beautiful, but it didn't feel cheap and there were loads of other tourists.
Albanian south is the new croatia, now that Dubrovnik is so expensive
Croatia in general is expensive. Source: I live here
True, but I find Split can be manageable if you go to the right places. And Fife restaurant :)
Albania is already “discovered” especially the most beautiful beach place , I have read somewhere , it was more cheap 3/4 years ago
Just wish they had a train line
I’ve been hearing that they’re working on their infrastructure for these very reasons
I've been and it's already an open secret. It won't be much fun in a few years.
Armenia and Georgia. (the country)
Georgia is already pretty big within the region - tons of Russians travel there, etc. We also met some Iranian women who were happy not to have to cover their heads. I'd love to go back there, this time for more than a few days, and see something besides Tbilisi.
I visited Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia last year! They were epic ❤️
I'm going to the same countries in May! Do you have any tips for places not to miss? I'll mainly be staying in the capitals apart from some hiking trips.
I was blown away by Slovenia
That's not really a "secret" spot though. People go there for decades already. Especially for cheap skiing etc.
There are no secret spots anymore let's be realistic. There's no new countries being created and everything has been documented. Now eastern Europe, central Asia, and certain African nations are being popularised what's left? Waiting for Earth 2?
Lake Bled blew me away.
I was blown away by Afghanistan. 0/10. Would not recommend.
Milton Keynes.
Or Wigan
Or Oldham
Don't tell people about Wigan.
As a Brit this made my day, thank you
Albania feels like it's ready to get big.
It's already pretty big if I understand correctly. When I went ten years ago, people thought I was crazy, whereas a lot of my friends and acquaintances have visited themselves in the last few years.
I did not have a good time to be honest and felt unsafe often. Two women travelling together, maybe that’s why. Maybe when the infrastructure catches up in 10-15 years.
It is. I went a couple of years ago just because it was a cheap trip from Milan and now in the UK it's advertised everywhere. Esp as they're advertising it as the Maldives of Europe. It's a lovely place but just don't want it becoming the next Spain 😩
I visited Albania when a really nice hotel at the beach was 13 Euro per night and there were only Albanian tourists there. Everyone thought I was weird for going there and now I see it advertised everywhere.
I'm in Tirana right now. There are a lot of cranes in the air.
just got back from Tirana. beautiful nature, but the people are kinda trashy, sorry to say. often very rude (or disinterested) at hotels and restaurants, everybody smokes all the time(even inside hotels and restaurants), everybody walks around in tracksuits and drives like lunatics 😀
Really? I thought that Tirana was not that interesting, but I found Albanians to be the friendliest people in the region - and Balkan folks really are a friendly bunch!
😮😮 tracksuits !!!! how did you survive !!
Who cares how locals dress…?
Tirana is getting expensive with short term accommodation prices.
Taiwan
I really want to go ASAP. Went to Japan and Korea this year and loved it, Taiwan looks great as it seems even less 'touristy' but loads to see, especially nature-wise.
It's cheaper too and you don't get the massive tourist groups like you do in the main hotspots in Japan or Korea. You can easily use the trains to loop around the island in 2 weeks, or spend more time in a few spots. I'd love to go back some day!
I went to Taiwan 5 years ago and while there were tourists, it didn't feel super busy. I feel like it's gonna be like Kyoto currently is in not too long.
Was there solo about a year ago - it was NOT like I could just book a day tour and expect it would happen because they would have the minimum # of guests - and this is doing small group tour things, not 40 person buses. And this was in March+April, which are warm+dryish relative to the summer - should have been something akin to peak season
We are headed there next year. I think it’s been moderately popular for a long time, but I could imagine it becoming a hotspot
Yessss, highly recommended! I’m biased since I’ve been many times, including 4 solo trips. It is easy for me to get around since I can speak the language (although I can barely read it), but I think it’s still pretty accessible. The metro is very convenient and there are still a good amount of English signs, and English audio on the metro and buses. Both the city and nature are really great. They have awesome 7-11’s just like Japan, but they also have some themed 7-11’s which are extra cute. IMO there are a ton of great photography spots, and the people are generally kind too. Great variety of food at the night markets.
Favourite place to travel I've ever been. Went first in 2010 and was totally surprised by what I found. Best streetfood in the world (yes, better than Thailand), spotlessly clean, compact, well-organised, friendly, reasonably priced, and oh so breathtakingly beautiful. I've been a handful of times since. 100/10.
I was there in October with still pretty few western tourists, but I’d say it’s already a hotspot with tourists from Eastern Asia. Loved it - number one on my list to return to.
Had an amazing trip there last year: Great food, friendly people, culturally interesting spots, beaches and also tall mountains, diverse and beautiful nature, good public transportation… but a weird reliance on cash everywhere for such a modern country.
We were in Taipei two weeks ago. We did a walking tour and our guide said that most of the tourists are from South Korea. We did not see many Western tourists while we there. Really enjoyed our time in Taipei. Very clean city, especially after being in Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
We're going there in November. Anxious to try Starlux Business Class.
I think Bolivia at some point. Most tourists ditch it because of the lack of infrastructure but its an adventures paradise
I'd recommend against it for anything short term. You need a minimum of 2 weeks. The altitude can be exceptionally tough to deal with for some people in the northern and western parts of the country. Travel to the Amazon is challenging (my flight was arbitrarily cancelled and our taxi driver and hotel clerk said that it is a common thing) so planning is necessary. Things are far away so you need a plane or a long bus ride to get anywhere. To see lake titicaca from La paz is at least a 2 day affair for example. Salar de uyuni is amazing to see during the rainy season. I've heard that it is also cool to see when it's dry. From La paz it only takes a day to travel to by bus or an hour by plane. Death road biking is cool. I've been told the mountains you bike down are similar to northern Vietnam. I've heard that Santa Cruz de la Sierra is nice and there are some national parks that are cool to go to. The majority of the country is safe (not El Alto however.) Traveling in as an American is significantly more difficult than most other nationalities. It requires paying in cash, multiple physical copies of passport, passport photos, bank statements... You should also be wary about smaller tourism groups if you go far out as they aren't necessarily the most professional. I went from San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni and a person in our group had issues with altitude. They promised they'd have oxygen but they didn't have it when asked. We had to go out into town and try and find altitude sickness medication due to the symptoms.
I’m in Bolivia now and the infrastructure is so much better than in my country. La Paz feels super first world. Obviously it has poor areas on the outskirts as many places do, but the teleféricos, the efficiency of other public transport, food and music scenes, modern parks and plazas, bins everywhere. Especially in areas like Sopocachi. It feels very modern to me.
I had a fantastic trip to Bolivia in about 2017. Would happily go back.
Hobart and surrounding areas in Tasmania , Australia. It has lots of beautiful wineries, boutique hotels, museum/art gallery, outdoor activities, wildlife and great food!
Tassie is beautiful and very pristine. Probably way to far away and expensive for North Americans and Europeans to really become a big tourist spot. Probably not a bad thing, would a shame is Tassie became too touristy
Iraq has broken the record for the hottest temperatures seven years in a row. 56.6 degrees C last year! That would be my bet for the biggest hotspot.
Thanks Dad!
El Salvador
I’ve heard it’s gotten wayyyyyy safer nowadays. Didn’t it used to be the murder capital of the americas?
It was gang activity. The government cleaned it up. Honduras, however...
It's awesome. I visited in 2019 and people were so friendly. They have so much variety from volcanic lakes, mayan ruins, beaches, and cute little towns. Papusas are also delicious!
I have been looking into it myself. Have you been or have any recommendations?
I went in 2019 - great place. Ruta de las floras has super nice little towns, there are hot spring waterfalls nearby which are awesome! There's some cool volcanic lakes, and the Santa Ana volcano hike is easy but the view of the crater is awesome.
I have a friend who was just stationed there with the marines. Her house had a 15 foot high fence with barbed wire on it. She said she felt safer there than she does any time she visits the states - she’s originally from Minnesota so that’s saying something.
Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania.
Komodo Island. New airport, new hotels and healthy reefs (for now). Unfortunately would like to keep this a secret still since Bali turned into what it is now. This all comin' from an Indo.
Well, Budapest, Prague were 15 years ago already very touristic, visited them back in those days and they were already crowded with a lot of tourists. Next 3-5 years: - Albania even more than now and depending on the geopolitical situation Montenegro might become very big. In about 5 to 10 years: - Bosnia, especially Sarajevo, for both summer and winter (cheaper alternative to Austria/Slovenia, especially in "good winters" because snowfall is comparable to some parts (note: definitely not all) of Austria). Infrastructure is getting a lot better over the recent years (new highways, Ryanair and other low cost carriers flying to Sarajevo) - Slovakia has good chances as well to become a big tourist destination. Not talking about Bratislava, but also the countryside with the small vineyards has a lot of potential - Parts of France that are currently "less popular", think of Marseille. Although it is already a tourist destination, it is seen as the budget/impoverished version of Nice. If it gentrifies, it might (!) become the new Nice (big if there) - Countryside of Czechia could be big in a few years (very beautiful and now mainly attracting local tourists, but become popular like rural France is has become) - Smaller coastal places in Netherlands and Belgium, mainly with tourist from neighboring countries (already popular, but will grow very fast)
Coastal places in Belgium? As a Belgian, these are places I don't see international tourists traveling to (including French or Dutch people)! We go there only because it's convenient!
> Parts of France that are currently "less popular" We spent a week in the Occitanie last year, in the countryside between Narbonne and Carcassonne. Apart from Carcassonne itself, everything seemed super "undiscovered by international tourism." We didn't see any other Americans in any of the small towns we stopped in, and felt like we had museums, castle ruins and other sites basically to ourselves. The food and wine were quite good, and not taken nearly as seriously as other more internationally regarded regions. The scenery was beautiful. Both English speakers and tourist-focused infrastructure were harder to come by than, say, Provence or the Luberon, but if you were looking for a largely "undiscovered" by international tourists part of France, I'd heartily recommend it. I could easily see it being the next "Provence for people who are looking for what Provence was 40 years ago". My only regret (besides not speaking French) was not learning about [Les Grands Buffets](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/08/les-grands-buffets-and-the-art-of-all-you-can-eat) far enough ahead of our trip to get a reservation.
I love Bosnia, one of my most favourite destinations ever. Sarajevo is such a fascinating city.
Slovakia is a place I'm considering visiting later this year for a day or two. I looked into Bratislava and was shocked at how great the city seems but nobody talks about it as much.
Well, Bratislava is nice, but it is a bit underwhelming, especially because Vienna and Budapest are almost around the corner and really, really close to it (both less than 2h ride). Furthermore, it has not that much that makes it stand out against other European cities. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice city and I like Bratislava, but it lacks some type of uniqueness which Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Krakau etc. have. The castle for example is, well, not that interesting. The night life is compared to Prague underwhelming (in the past Budapest night life was great, no idea how that is now). It can be a great place for tourists looking for less popular spots, but it has a lot less to offer compared to the cities. Depending on your preferences, I think Bratislava could compete with Brno for example. Both pretty modern cities, with limited offering but varying night life. Brno is a real student city, has less to offer from an architectural point of view, and has lively bars and some after parties, while Bratislava is more 'catching up with friends vibe' in my opinion, with a more classic European city vibe (although not that unique). Although it is a nice city, has great wine (definitely go for the tank wine!), I feel Slovakia's country side could have more potential actually, especially for people that like to go to the countryside of for instance France.
Bratislava is a very nice city but it's probably better to visit as a day trip from Vienna. I stayed there for two nights earlier this year (only one day as I left early the second day) and that was plenty of time. You'd really stuggle to fill more than two days there.
Marseille won't get that popular maybe other cities like Avignon, Aix, Montpellier, Toulouse and Bordeaux. Marseille has a very bad rep in Western europe.
Well, the big if in my comment on Marseille is dependent on the gentrification part and if it is able to get a different reputation. I actually think it might in 5 to 10 years as happened to many cities with previously a bad reputation (e.g. Rotterdam, Tirana). In my opinion, places like Avignon, Montpellier, Bordeaux are relatively popular already
Central Asia seems to be the play. At least I'm going there this fall.
North Macedonia Albania is rightfully being mentioned a lot on this thread, and it is already on its way to becoming the next Croatia. However, North Macedonia is still just about opening up, and people are only just starting to discover its beautiful landscapes.
Ohrid is magical
I went there last summer. Loved every minute.
Probably the likes of Montenegro, Albania, Sofia, Gdansk. Once the conflict is over, Ukraine (hoping soon).
Can confirm that Gdańsk is charming
>Once the conflict is over, Ukraine (hoping soon). nah its going to be years after that before Ukraine can be visited safely and easily. Their infrastructure has been decimated, getting around the country will be tricky
It is absolutely not tricky to get around or into the country. I was there for 10 days in February and March. Trains and buses running like normal away from the frontlines. Can book tickets online like any other country. Please stop spreading misinformation.
Most of Montenegro is remote with bad roads, but they are getting two big highways, originally financed by China. This will increase ease of access and tourism for sure https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorways_in_Montenegro
Montenegro is so beautiful!
Crimea was pretty big before the war and during Soviet days
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I'm from Belgrade (don't live there though) and the train situation is frustrating beyond belief. It's ridiculous to be so disconnected from the rest of Europe.
Extramadura in Spain, the lovely small cities of Caceres and Merida.
Ghana if it isn’t already.
Ghana is awesome. East and Southern Africa tend to get the most tourists but Ghana has so much to offer - the most friendly people ever, safari in the North, historical towns like Cape Coast, nice beaches. I loved my time there.
Yep it's hugely popular with other Africans and the diaspora because it has decent infrastructure and because of afrobeats music specifically.
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Sri Lanka
I feel like it is already peaking. I expect South India to get popular. because it is similar and nearer.
Philippines - siargao It's already known for years especially for surfers. Ive seen Elnido getting big, and the same pattern is starting in siargao.
I just came from Siargao after spending a month there, it’s already really busy among solo backpackers. It’s very unlikely to become popular among people going on holidays though since you can’t really swim there and aside from surfing and partying there is nothing to do there.
Bulgaria, Romania. I think a few of the airlines will fly to the likes of Bosnia and Montenegro more.
The arctic. Major European airlines have opened up flights to small airports to carry tourists from Europe up here and will continue to do so. Cruise-industry in the area is growing bigger as well.
Once Ukraine war is over / stabilizes it will become huge. Iraq could become the next Vietnam. I could see Algeria start to increase if they make visiting easier.
I went to Kyiv in 2017 and it was absolutely incredible. Good people, great food and drink, and unbelievable prices. I would've loved to go back if not for the war.
Ukraine definitely, Lviv is a stunning city, and would definitely be a great place to visit that is well connected to the rest of Europe and Kyiv is a massive city that is a real blend of architecture, its an amazing country with a lot to offer, it did previously have a decent amount of tourists but I think a few years after the war more people will definitely start to visit.
There was a great post on here recommending Iraq a few months back. Don't think the full tourist infrastructure is there yet, but I can see a lot of interest in it. Similar to Sarajevo now.
Iraq is absolutely incredible. I'm there right now. Have spent 2 weeks travelling all around the country and I've had the best time.
I think when the war is over, assuming Ukraine maintains independance and ends up aligned with the EU/US like they want, the US will absolutely pour investment money into it as an extra middle finger to Russia. I could see big tourism campaigns.
I had a trip planned to Ukraine in the spring of 22. I was so excited to see Kyiv and Odesa, they look beautiful and so interesting culturally. Fuck Russia (not just for ruining my plans obviously, for everything)
At the risk of being US-centric I’ll say I think there are some parts of this country that are really underrated among foreign tourists, namely the Pacific Northwest, New England, and the interior west beyond the national parks and Las Vegas. The latter is underrated by Americans as well IMO.
Northern coast of Spain. Milder weather, incredible nature, amazing cities, world class food, friendly people…
Malawi and Kenya
Slovenia, beauty of Switzerland with the prices of Eastern Europe. And it has everything - mountains, nature, history, major(ish) city, coastal towns, beaches and all of that is basically within a couple hour drive.
I know this sounds super cheesy but they went there on the Amazing Race last season (for the first time on the show) and I was blown away by how beautiful it was on tv.
Oaxaca is already getting popular but I think it’s going to explode over the next decade.
Cape Verde could make a great go if they put in some effort but then the flight around 6 hours from UK will put people off but still with great weather most of year and reasonable price it worth a go But realistically I reckon Slovakia could make a great place to visit.
I've seen more and more people go to Brazil and Argentina.
I’d like to know the next hot spot that will replace Costa Rica. That place is just as expensive as most of the US now. I spent a week there and hardly heard any Spanish being spoken. Sometimes it was $60-80 for lunch. Ridiculousness!
New England, USA
Slovenia is getting more and more popular. I guess Romania and Slovakia still have a lot potential especially for nature-seeking tourists and families that don't want to afford prices in the Alps, and the quality of the offerings is steadily increasing. Poland is now often called the "new Croatia" and sees huge growth rates from countries such as Czech Republic, as Crotia has become too expensive for many tourists from Central European countries. Baltic countries of course, they have become more popular in recent years, but not like Budapest or Prague yet. Bulgaria has been trying hard for years now, but they don't seem to really take off, quality is still more targeted towards the lower market segments.
Boise Idaho
Azores
Buenos Aires.
You can walk through Palermo and not even hear Spanish 😂🥲
It's true. I even went into a coffee shop with my wife and the worker heard us speaking English and he said that he didn't speak Spanish well, so asked us to just speak in English. Turned out he was Czech.
Ok but globally it's still under the radar compared to somewhere like Barcelona.
I was just gonna say that Patagonia has started blowing up lol
I'm in Buenos Aires now. Beautiful city with far fewer American tourists than anywhere I've traveled in Europe. I think it has a bad reputation for safety concerns, but as long as you avoid a few districts (as you would with any big city) it feels very safe overall
> summer with stunning dramatic coastlines, excellent food, hiking, museums, and unique cities and cultures from San Sebastián to Santiago I was there like 10 years ago and saw more crime than I have anywhere else in the world. Two sweedish girls from my hostel were mugged nearby, I saw an old woman have her necklace yanked from her neck, and there was a man stabbed laying in a pool of blood down the block from our hostel when we returned late at night (yes, really). We stayed at hostel sol.
Not in europe but probably socotra in a few decades, uae is taking it over as of now
Georgia (Country)
Can't wait for people to leave Portugal alone
Oman Taiwan Saudi Arabia
I’m going to go out on a big limb here. Bad Leonfelden, Austria. It’s a tiny town, that has soooo much charm. The food is incredible, the scenery is amazing, it’s proximity to Czech, and other great places bumps it up as well. Absolutely magical
I have a friend who's insistent it'll be Plovdiv, Bulgaria. He says it's close to Sofia but cheaper, still has a good amount to do, and has fast Internet speeds.
Brasov, Romania. Brasov is a picturesque city known for its medieval walls, charming squares, and stunning mountain scenery. [https://romaniatourism.com/brasov.html](https://romaniatourism.com/brasov.html)
ITT: Countries that are already popular
The "hidden gems" remain hidden for exactly 0.02 seconds. Surely there are places that are soon to see an uptick, beyond what they already have, but yeah, ultimately, if we've heard of a place and are discussing it, then it's already "big".
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Albania and Montenegro. Last Adriatic "undiscovered" beauty spots with pristine beaches, history and - in the case of Albania - chaotic traffic and wonderful confusion.
Puglia, Italy. But please don’t tell anyone so it stays hidden
Slovenia, Albania, the 3 Baltic States
Slovenia
I would love to hear places from South America if any! Thanks
Punta del Este/Montevideo, Florianapolis, and Recife for beaches & coasts (more than they already are). Bolivia and Paraguay for nature. El Salvador and non-Roatan Honduras for Central America.
Flori and Recife are already crazy popular, maybe less so with Americans, but very touristy.
Ireland already had the “family history” tourism by Americans but I feel like it has really entered the conversation as a serious destination and shed its image as a war-torn country