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9 Top Hidden Gems in Europe: Best Vacation Spots for 2024

Looking for the best places to visit in Europe without the crowds? Check out these 9 hidden gems, from fjords in Montenegro or the Northern Lights in Finland. There are still many great off the beaten path places to visit in Europe, from spectacular, affordable beaches in Albania to amazing mountain hikes next to gourmet restaurants in France to skiing for $35 a day in Serbia. Here are our top picks for hidden gems in Europe for 2024.

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14 Hidden Gems of Paris

Looking for things to do in Paris beyond the Eiffel Tower? Don’t miss these 13 hidden gems in Paris to make your trip magical and an authentic Parisian experience. From the perfect spot to picnic with wine & cheese where Parisians go to ultra-discount tickets to the Paris opera to fantastic cocktail bar overlooking the Moulin Rouge to a Paris ‘chocolate walk.’

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10 Amazing Underrated Cities to Visit

Looking for the best cities to visit for a quick trip in 2024? Check out these 10 underrated cities in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa. How about a hidden gem city with a safari, hot springs overlooking mountains, or sandy beaches? Whale watching in Hermanus, South Africa, feeding giraffes in Nairobi, or mountain hiking in Missoula. Here are our hidden gem cities for 2024.

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Coming soon

Stay tuned for upcoming hidden travel gem posts —

  • Unique Things to Do in Santa Fe, New Mexico

  • Best coffee shops in Portland, Oregon

  • Hidden gems of Portugal

  • Best wine travel destinations

  • Hidden gems of Washington, DC

  • Tuscany without the tourists: Umbria, Italy

  • Best weekend trips from Seattle

  • Hidden travel gem in France: Tourrettes-sur-Loup.

And many more…