Make no mistake, there's a reason why places like Paris, Tokyo, and Los Angeles are popular tourist destinations. These places have so much to offer visitors. But it's a huge world, full of hidden treasures and less frequented places. So, editor u/Hot-Vegetable3827 asked: “What not so popular country is a must-visit?” Here's what people said, including some members of the BuzzFeed community.
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“Hydra, Greece. My wife and I just returned from a long honeymoon in Greece. One island we really liked that isn't as well known as Santorini and Mykonos was Hydra. In fact, it was probably our favorite island. Not much to do or see there, but it was very laid back and relaxing. It was basically a vacation, which we needed after a few days of sightseeing in Athens and before. to go partying in Mykonos. “There are cars on the island, only donkeys, and it’s very walkable and small.”
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“Laos. I have totally fallen in love with everything about this country. The people are fantastic, the food is killer and the landscape is simply stunning.”
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“Cartagena, Colombia. My wife and I went there last year and we are already planning our next visit. You can get there quite easily and quickly from the US. There is delicious street food and cheap, friendly people and good weather all year round.
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“Slovenia. My wife was born there and we go back every couple of years to see her family and friends. It's such a beautiful country. The secret is starting to come out now, especially in Instagrammable places like Lake Bled and Predjama Grad Certainly, it is still far from being as populated as in similar countries like Croatia.
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“Tunisia, especially Tunis and Monastir. I love it there. It's very cheap to visit and the people are incredibly friendly.”
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“Curaçao. I had an amazing beach vacation there. It was much cheaper than the better known and most visited Caribbean islands.”
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“Oman. This Middle Eastern country has rugged mountains, desert dunes, historic forts and amazing ships.”
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“Sri Lanka. Damn, it's beautiful, and this country has it all: beaches, forests, mountains, ancient temples, and wildlife safaris. I loved the food there, including a lot The beaches offer much more culinary variety, such as lots of fresh seafood.
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“Ghent, Belgium is an incredible city. It is vibrant, historic and fun! I highly recommend a visit.”
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“Malta. You'll find delicious food (it's sort of a mix of Arab and Italian influences) and lots of historic places like ancient ruins. The capital, Valletta, is beautiful, and there are also two small Islands called Gozo and Comino which you can visit There is also plenty of public transportation so it's easy to get around if you don't drive. I can't recommend it enough if you're the type of person who likes to explore. history, gastronomy and culture.
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“Belfast is underrated, in my opinion. I wanted to come back to Dublin, but hotel prices are absolutely crazy at the moment, so I went to Belfast instead. I found it to be a very interesting with great food, pubs, music, culture and proximity to the countryside for day trips Everyone I met in town was funny and friendly.”
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“Lyon. It's a two-hour train ride from Paris but with a fraction of the population. It's like the French Florence with its walkability and world-class cuisine.”
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“Kazakhstan. Stunning nature and landscapes, unique cuisine and friendly people who are truly generous to guests. It is also home to fascinating archaeological sites.”
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“New Mexico. People who live in the United States don't realize how unique and beautiful the landscape is. The drive from Española to Taos is probably one of my favorites in the world. The food is truly second to none In addition, there is a Balloon Festival.
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“I love Guatemala. If you speak even a little Spanish, even better. Get on a plane, leave Guatemala City and make Antigua your base. There are enough things to see in and around Antigua so this can be a whole vacation alone, but there are also many places to visit on a day or overnight trip from Antigua.
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“Bolivia. It has beautiful scenery, it's spotlessly clean, the people are friendly and there's lots of party fun. I haven't been back in ten years and I hope It’s still so beautiful. It holds a special place in my heart.
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“Jordan. Petra is by far the coolest thing I've ever seen with my own eyes. The photos don't do her justice at all. You could put elephants through the Treasury gate. It's wild .”
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“Mongolia. There is really only one big city, Ulaanbaatar, and one or two days are enough. But this countryside! It's so beautiful. I went to a camp where I was installed with a ger ( a Mongolian yurt), and you simply enjoy the beauty of nature.
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“Sapporo, Japan. My husband and I went to this city on the island of Hokkaido, in the north of Japan, and it was spectacular! When most people think of traveling to Japan, they think of Tokyo, but Sapporo is much less touristy, the mountains around the city are incredibly beautiful and the food is to die for. A scenic one-hour bus ride takes you to the old town of Otaru, best known for its stone-blowing industry. glass and its beautiful canals. The subway system is amazing and its people are friendly and helpful. I have been to several places during my travels, but Sapporo stands out as the best so far. 'go back there one day.
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