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Forgetting Tourist Hotspots: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Travel

Venturing off the beaten path to discover hidden gems…

Aby JOSEPH
Digital Global Traveler
4 min readOct 16, 2023

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Traveling is often associated with checking off famous landmarks and ticking tourist hotspots off your bucket list. While these iconic destinations are undeniably remarkable, they often come with crowds, long lines, and the feeling of being just another tourist.

In this article, we’ll explore the liberating and enriching concept of forgetting tourist hotspots and instead venturing off the beaten path to discover hidden gems that offer a more authentic and memorable travel experience.

I have listed down a few hidden gems from my travel journal at the end of this article.

The Joy of Hidden Gems

Hidden gems are lesser-known destinations or experiences that often offer a more intimate, immersive, and authentic connection to a place. Here’s why they’re worth seeking out:

1. Authentic Encounters

Hidden gems provide opportunities to interact with locals on a personal level. Whether it’s sharing a meal at a family-owned restaurant or attending a local festival, these encounters offer…

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Aby JOSEPH
Digital Global Traveler

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