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Beat Over-Tourism! 10 Travel Hacks For Finding Your Own Hidden Gems Nobody Knows About!

Say goodbye to tourist traps! These insider tips will help you create your own unique adventures and transform how you travel forever.

David Peluchette
Expats Planet
6 min readJan 13, 2025

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When I first stumbled into Vidin, Bulgaria, I expected a quiet stopover on my way to Timișoara, Romania.

Instead, I found a gem on the Danube, a medieval fortress straight out of a fairy tale, and best of all, no tourists!

It was like Venice, but without the gondola gridlock and overpriced gelato.

  • Tired of overcrowded hotspots and fed-up locals?
  • What if your next trip could take you to places so untouched even Google Maps overlooks them?

Stick around for 10 travel hacks to uncover your own hidden gems, turn you into a destination ninja, and give you unbeatable stories for your next dinner party.

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David Peluchette
David Peluchette

Written by David Peluchette

I'm an American Expat who's been living, working and traveling abroad for over 26 years, writing in a variety of topics from an Expat's perspective.

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