Have you meant to travel to attractions and destinations that are not yet thickly populated by tourists, commercialized by the host city, and tainted and worn-out over time? Then you might want to consider these six underrated locations identified in 6 continents around the world. These mapped out places are played down, yet present the same (or even better) travel experiences to tourists. 6 sites in each continent were chosen for proximity purposes from your place of origin. Given enough resources, you may want to include all in your bucket list of travel.
AFRICA
Africa has 54 countries, with each having a unique culture. It is famous for its historical diversity and friendly people. As we would typically hear Zimbabwe or Madagascar being frequently visited places, there are two places that offer the same travel enjoyment in the very same continent. SAO TOME and PRINCIPE is the second smallest country in Africa. It consists of 2 different islands with beaches and clear waters. You will not see any garbage or annoying salespeople along the beach. It is merely paradise in its own right. If you are a nature lover, you’ll definitely fall in love with its geological attractions such as the skyscraper-like rock tower which they called Pico Cao Grande. It is in Obo Natural Park, that has beautiful terrains for hiking to the top of the mountain peak to see the island view. This place is marked by travelers as one of the cleanest countries visited.
It’s best to visit during the first quarter of the year. January to April is popular with visitors. The weather is warm and humid year-round. Rainstorms are frequent, except June to September, when very little rainfalls. The primary whale-watching season runs July to September. The country’s holiday that is widely celebrated is in July 25th which is their Independence Day and Christmas Day.
EUROPE
Another city that we can level with Barcelona or Madrid is GRANADA, SPAIN from Europe. This city is at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is known for its rich culture and discovery. The scenic view of Spain is still reflected in the historical monochromatic buildings. They have affordable food and is home for Tapas.
ASIA
With travel to Asian countries becoming more accessible, we now have a chance to see the continent’s hidden beauties. Some cities like PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA is now building travel infrastructures to attract tourist. The place’s culture and history are but one of what it has to offer. There is shopping, nature trips, museum hopping, and memorial exhibitions that illuminate the regions historical conflicts. Just like its neighboring cities, it is inexpensive to visit.
NORTH AMERICA
Would you like to visit a unique place in North America to ski? You might want to check out TAOS, SKI VALLEY, NEW MEXICO. This place is known for Kachina Peak. Although it is still not yet comparable to big and famous ski mountains, this place is undoubtedly on its way. Reports have proven that enhancements and upgrades are completing the area. Apart from skiing, this place is heaven for artists. It has secure connections with its native center. It is the right place for hiking and sightseeing.
SOUTH AMERICA
If beaches, nightlife, and serenity are your jam, Brazil waters are first to come in mind. Before booking your travel destination, try not to overpass FORTALEZA, BRAZIL in South America. It does have incredible beaches with immeasurable scenery. There are secluded shorelines away from bustling people, yet there are nightlife areas to tame the party animal in you.
AUSTRALIA
Although geographically Australia is the smallest continent, it does possess a lot of hidden gems that are very much attractive to Asian people. If calm, local, and countryside feel is what you are looking for, DARWIN is the place you would most likely enjoy. It is contrasted to the populated and busy lifestyle of Sydney and Melbourne. It is in the far north of Australia, so it is hot. The temperature, however, is compensated by quiet beach life, sea breezes, open-air markets, and picturesque sunsets.
In a nutshell, visiting underrated destinations and attractions will lure you away from too many people wanting to go to a place at a time. It will also be cheaper than going to well-known sites given that experience and value are pretty much the same.
