Vietnam takes the imperial grandeur of China and the waterlogged landscapes of Southeast Asia, stirs in a double dose of rich history and fabulous flavors and serves the resulting cocktail over ice as the sun dips behind the mountains.
10 most underrated holiday destinations — voted by you
21.07.2023 - 07:28 / roughguides.com
In a recent survey, we asked travellers to lift the lid on the world’s most underrated travel destinations. We’re talking about stand-out locations that are often overlooked in favour of well-travelled roads.
It came as no surprise that many readers responded to our request with a firm «no way!». It's natural for travellers to want to keep their favourite places to themselves, especially as many are mindful of over-tourism. That said, hundreds of you did chose to share, and there's plenty of travel inspo to be found in the 10 most cited underrated places.
One of our best places to visit in July, a host of travellers named Montenegro one of the most underrated holiday destinations in the world.
The words of one respondent pretty much sum up the reasons: “I loved Montenegro, which is friendly and fascinating. The country and coastline were stunning and the history of the country is incredible too”.
With gorgeous beaches, medieval villages that exude fairy-tale charm, and spectacular natural attractions – think towering mountains and lily-speckled lakes – it’s fair to say Montenegro won’t stay underrated for long.
If this sounds like your kind of destination, you might want to act fast. Before taking the plunge, wise up with our first-timers guide to Montenegro and find inspiration in our run-down of things not to miss in Montenegro.
Kotor Bay, Montenegro — a spectacular underrated holiday destination © Shutterstock
Not only is Vietnam one of our must-vist places to visit in 2023, but it also secured a ranking in our survey of underrated places.
The country certainly offers an abundance of experiences and beautiful areas to explore.
While we suggest visiting the Mekong Delta in 2023, one reader praised “Đà Nẵng in central Vietnam — fantastic beach, great food and nightlife”.
Meanwhile, other travellers shared lasting memories of immersive travel experiences, such as “a homestay in the mountains of Vietnam”.
Get to know the real Vietnam: go beyond the tourist trail and make the most of backpacking along those lesser-visited roads.
Mekong Delta, Vietnam © xuanhuongho/Shutterstock
From safariing in style in Etosha National Park, to finding shipwrecks on the Skeleton Coast, Namibia boasts a richness of unforgettable experiences that saw you rank it one of the world’s most underrated destinations.
One respondent enthused: “Namibia’s landscapes are incredible — and the sunsets are something else. There’s nowhere better on the planet for a sundowner.”
Namibia was described as a place that's «serious about conservation», and the place to go to experience «the joy of being on the open road».
It's certainly a fabulous destination for an epic self-drive trip, with a plethora of parks and reserves celebrated for their
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