Because let’s be honest, popular countries are getting too popular these days.
It’s no joke that tourism has spiked tremendously over the past years; in some places more so than the others. Haven’t we all dreamed about swimming in the blues of Thailand or binging warm croissants in the home city of Paris? Floating in fjords of Tromso or strutting down the nightlife of Shanghai? As much as we adore these iconic places, we could always use a new sight, a new experience to add in our travel checklist.
So celebrate this World Tourism Day with our compilation of some of the most underrated countries we think you should be heading to next:
IN ASIA
Taiwan
There is no place like Taiwan when it comes to many things. The island is chockfull with dozens of themed restaurants, varieties of beef noodles, never-ending lanes of night markets and of course, the now worldwide popular bubble tea or boba. Taiwan’s Festival of Lamps is another sight to behold.
IN THE MIDDLE-EAST
Israel
Eco-friendly tourism is Israel’s new highlight. Immerse yourself in native Bedouin hospitality where delicious meals, camel rides and stays in traditional tents are absolute luxuries. Swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Reef in Eilat or indulge with the Moshav and Kibbutz groups to practice eco-hikes, natural therapies and healthy cuisines.
Oman
Oman is a small country but it’s certainly got stocks of good attractions to capture you with. Sniff exotic at the Amouage Perfume Factory, feel underwater at Middle East’s biggest Oman Aquarium or explore art and culture at the Bait Al Zubair museum. It’s a privilege to experience the state-of-the-art Royal Opera House.
IN EUROPE
Malta
Famous for its friendly hospitality, Malta gets interesting with its clear waters at Blue Lagoon, museums for painter Caravaggio and Classic Cars, and fish markets at Marsaxlokk which open every Sunday. The serene city of Gozo is another stop for quaint cafés and shops.
Hungary
Hungary is a must-visit for its historical depth. The country is home to more than hundreds of thermal baths that are not only calmning but extremely beneficial to your health. Sczechenyi Medicinal Baths, Gellert Baths, and Herviz Thermal Lake are just some of the best baths the country has to help with.
IN AFRICA
Tanzania
Searching for some adventure? Tanzania’s vast wildlife will definitely do that for you. Popular national parks land here like Serengeti, Ruaha, Lake Manyara and Mikumi that are all routed with hypnotic landscapes. Infamous waters like Zanzibar, delectable Indo-Arab food and many ancient towns are just as significant.
IN AMERICA
West Indies
Caribbean’s West Indies has lots to give if you’re one to take from all things beachy. Multitude of untouched coasts, tropical forests, and the world’s first Underwater Sculpture Park are present here. With some of the best chocolates in the world, West Indies is truly a chilled-out halt for paradise seekers.
IN AUSTRALIA
Broome
Perched at the edge of the Indian Ocean, Broome is astounding. Attractions like the Broome Bird Observatory, Gantheume Point with real dinosaur prints, Sun Picture Gardens for the film lovers, the Willie Creek Pearl Farm for exploring the pearl world – all are engrossing and unique. The ‘Stairway to the Moon’ is bliss with the moon replicating on flat waves.
