“I really never expected to visit this place, but I’m so glad I did.”
And as it turns out, the world is full of these types of gems.
So Redditoru/Atreus-rhhfyfasked, “What aresome underrated placesthat really surprised you?”
Here’s what people said.
“Taipei is grossly underrated.
It’s a fascinating city with lots to see and do.
The food is excellent, and there’s a great local arts/creative scene.
Taipei also has excellent public transport, so getting around is easy.”
“Trieste, Italy.
I fell in love with the city instantly.
I loved the history, the food, and the weather!”
“Coba in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
It’s just over an hour away from Tulum, but it feels like another world.
The locals are extremely friendly and polite.
I loved trying the great traditional food like tacos and cochinita pibil.
I’d go back in a heartbeat.”
“Vilnius, Lithuania.
It’s a storybook of a place.
The city itself was so beautiful and the local people were so nice to me.”
“Turin, Italy.
I instantly loved the city.
The food was amazing (I had lots of focaccia di recco, wine, and gianduja).
The city center is beautiful, and the people are lovely.”
“The Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.
Seward and Homer are both fantastic seaside towns with stunning scenery and wildlife.
“Curitiba, Brazil.
The center of the city is beautiful.
There are also some amazing parks, including one with capybaras everywhere.
The food is great as well.”
“Dalyan, Turkey.
It’s up there in the top three destinations Ive ever visited.
I had the best eight days there.”
“Chiapas, Mexico.
I’m from Mexico and was shocked by how amazing Chiapas is.
It’s a lovely colonial town in a forest with amazing waterfalls and Mayan ruins.
It’s one of the best places for an adventure in Mexico, IMO.”
“Southern Colombia (areas like Narino, Putumayo, Cauca, and Huila).
In my experience, people tend to be a little more genuine in these places, too.
It has so many Roman ruins that half of them aren’t even marked on the tourist map.”
“Edinburgh and the surrounding towns in Scotland.
I never really planned on visiting, but then I did, and it was so incredibly storybook-beautiful.
The mix of castles and pastures and mountain ranges was so much to take in.”
“Xi’an, China.
Unlike most other Chinese cities, the center is completely walkable.
It has lots of temples and many hidden gems.
It’s my absolute favorite place in China, and the people there are super chill.”
“Lucca, Italy.
It’s an old Renaissance town center surrounded by original fort walls, which are now a public walkway.
I met incredibly nice local restaurant owners who showed me amazing food.
The surrounding country is beautiful Tuscany.
It’s an old city existing in the modern age.”
“Baja California Sur.
“Siem Reap, Cambodia.
It’s the gateway to the amazing Angkor Wat temple complex.
“Florence, Oregon.
A beautiful little ocean town where the woods touch the sea.”
18.“Slovenia.
I’m currently here, halfway through my two-week trip.
I’ve visited 30 countries, and this is hands down the most picturesque place Ive ever been.”
“Grenada and Curacao are two seriously underrated Caribbean islands.
Grenada boasts a unique culture and gorgeous landscapes while Curacao has great history and very blue water.”
“The Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece.
Think: Fantastic coastline with rugged mountains and loads of history.
It’s a great spot for a road trip!”
