For new experiences to add to your bucket list, these hidden gems from around the world may be worth adding to your next vacation. Even in popular tourist destinations, many lesser known monuments wait to be discovered by travelers looking for something a little more off the beaten track.
From secluded beaches to delicious restaurants, these places offer a refreshing escape from crowded tourist spots. Check out these four suggestions from frequent travelers.
The psychologist’s office bar – Prague
@around the atlas One of the coolest things to do in Prague! This bar is definitely worth the detour! #journey #prague #barcool #hiddengems #traveltiktok #blacktiktok #Things to do #fyp ♬ Stranger Things – Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein
London-based TikTok user @aroundtheatlas is on a mission to explore Earth “little by little”, according to his bio. She shares the must-do activities and places to visit during her travels. In 2023, she posted a video about a bar in Prague called The Shrink's Office by Anonymous.
THE speakeasy style bar uses psychoanalysis and a wordless menu to delight guests with unique and tasty drinks. According to the TikTok user, the bar shows guests a series of artworks and notes which ones interest them the most. The bartender then uses this information to prepare a drink for the customer.
The second part of the menu offers diners a whiff of varied flavors. According to the TikToker, the flavor that stood out the most to the guests determined the drink they were served. She rated the experience a “ten out of ten” and suggested the bar as a must-visit in Prague.
The Graduate Hotel – Nashville, Tennessee
Daisy Myles is a travel content creator who shares solo and group travel experiences through her Instagram and TikTok. One hidden gem she suggests people add to their bucket list is The Graduate Hotel. Myles has already visited the Nashville and Tuscon, Arizona locations.
The Graduate Hotel brand is a collection of unique hotels designed with nostalgia and pop culture in mind. She told Travel Noire that the hotel brand is “so cool” and that each location has a unique theme. Myles said she enjoyed both stays and plans to add more graduate institutions to her list.
Yours Truly Hotel – Washington, DC
@chadiea_ Reply to @_domyenn If you're going to DC you need to check out Yours Truly DC #journey #traveltiktok #WashingtonDC #dmv #blackgirlsquitravel #momwhotravels #fyp ♬ Narration – Adriel
According to TikTok user @chadiea_'s bio, she's on the internet empowering moms to find balance between their families and their personal adventures. Her account shares things to do, mom life, and more.
In a video from last year, she shared a hotel recommendation that she describes as a hidden gem. The hotel, called Yours Truly DC, is a boutique hotel located in the city's West End. The hotel features a full bar, restaurant, deli, and modern decor.
“It did not disappoint,” she said of the hotel’s standard king room.
Dexter's Restaurant – Grenada
Ashley Creft is an avid traveler and group trip planner who recommends visit Grenada for any traveler interested in the Caribbean. She told Travel Noire that the country's culture and relaxed pace are a recipe for an incredible trip.
A hidden gem she recommended in Granada is a fine dining restaurant called Dexter's Restaurant. The restaurant offers multi-course cuisine with an ever-changing menu that offers a new experience with each visit. Creft said the food was delicious, well presented and reflected the unique flavors of the island. She also noted that the Black-owned restaurant “feels like home.”
