The 10 hidden gems of the world to travel to: Travel Weekly Asia

There aren't many beautiful destinations in the world untouched by mass tourism, but some still remain a well-kept secret, especially among travel photographers. Among these few remaining paradises, Passport-photo.online has identified 10 of the best.

These places were analyzed using Google's global search data on over 120 hidden photo-perfect paradises, and ranked based on the average monthly searches they receive.

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With an average of only 150 monthly Google searches, the Stairway to Nothingness attraction in Austria remains a well-kept travel secret. A 100m-long bridge suspended 396m above the ground in the Austrian Alps leads travelers up a narrow 14-step staircase flanked by glass panels that ends at a narrow viewing platform protruding from the cliff, offering a spectacular aerial view of the snow-capped mountains. which makes the perfect backdrop for selfies.

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Every month there are just 400 Google searches for Beenkeragh, Ireland's second highest peak. The Beenkeragh Ridge is best known to hikers as one of Ireland's most daunting climbs, but those who succeed will be rewarded with magnificent views all around the summit.

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The Salar de Uyuni salt flats are located in the Bolivian Altiplano, near the crest of the Andes, at an altitude of 3,656 m above sea level. It is the largest salt desert in the world, extending over 10,000 km², generally accessible by private car.

During the rainy season, a thin layer of water transforms the apartments into a stunning reflection of the sky, creating an illusion of paradise on earth and producing a magnificent mirror effect in photos. Surprisingly, with all the spectacular photos found online, this destination only averages 400 Google searches each month.

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With an average of 400 monthly Google searches worldwide, Iceland's ice caves are among the world's best-preserved hidden photography gems. The Vatnajökull region is home to numerous ice caves that form during the winter months in outlet glaciers and which adventurers can explore.

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Despite being known as one of New Zealand's best natural attractions, Waitomo's Glowworm Cave is the subject of an average of 400 monthly Google searches worldwide. This lesser-known attraction takes travelers on a boat trip into the darkest depths of the cave, where its ceiling comes alive with the bioluminescent lights of thousands of glow worms that resemble a starry sky.

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The Loften Islands are an archipelago in Norway searched on Google 450 times a month. The islands and their unique landscapes offer beautiful photos of the sea, lakes, mountains and hills from every angle.

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Stockholm's metro system is considered the longest art exhibition in the world, spanning 110 km. The walls of its 90 subway stations are each decorated according to their own theme with sculptures, patterns, colorful walls, mosaic tiles and faux rock formations. Recording an average of 600 Google searches worldwide, this underground treasure is gold for urban photographers and art lovers.

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There are 600 searches on Google every month for the Plateau de Valensole located in Provence, France. Between mid-June and mid-August is when the region's lavender fields come alive and the Valensole plateau is the perfect place for couples to take romantic photos.

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Located between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, the Canadian Rocky Mountains offer spectacular natural views and diverse, preserved wildlife. These mountains average 800 monthly Google searches worldwide.

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With the myriad activities on offer in Namib-Naukluft National Park, from horseback riding to camping trips, it's surprising that there are only 1,100 monthly Google searches for this untouched wilderness.

The park is an ecologically protected area spanning 49,800 km² that allows visitors to get up close and personal with an eclectic collection of wildlife including snakes, geckos, unusual insects, hyenas, gemsbok, leopards , African wild cats, Cape foxes, baboons, caracals, bats. -foxes and eared jackals.