Comments on: 10 Underrated Destinations You Must Have On Your Travel List

By: Lucas James

Lucas James — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 02:22:41 +0000

Thanks for making this list! Colombia has always been a desire and your input gives me a bit of reassurance. I’d love to read your insights on other countries with bad reputations. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

By: matt

matt — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:21:04 +0000

Brazil is the funnest country, Sao Luis do Maranhao is a charm, Unesco world heritage site. Lencois in Maranhao and in Bahia are both great. Good surfing down the coast. The beaches in Paraiba and Rio Grande Do Norte are spectacular. Forianopolis in the South. Colombia, Santa Marta and the terraces that equal Machu Picchu and go through all eco systems. I didn’t go, still pretty dangerous at that time. Colombian Amazon is well-preserved. If you can get down the Cucuta. People love the rafting in Bucuramanga. Mompos is a special colonial town. The town of Mocoa has the most beautiful plaza and a good gateway if you want to drink yage with the Native chiefs. Good read is One River. Gold museum in Bogota is one of the wonders of the World. Very cool town in south of Colombia near Ecuador called San Augustin, that’s where some of the gold came from. Bolivia is great everywhere. Peru cordillera blanca hiking or biking from Huaras is sensational, that was in the 80s. Trujillo has great ancient civilization. Titicaca from either Bolivia or Peru side is worth the trip. Tequille island if it’s still in good shape. Kastelorizo Southern and eastern-most greek island. Turkish Black Sea coast is really beautiful and good for camping. Dahab in the Sinai used to be a really fun place. Siwa Oasis in the western desert of Egypt on the Libyan border is where you will find the Oracle. There are some nice beach spots at the southern border of Spain and Portugal. Norway is the most beautiful country and great for camping. Sarajevo old Turkish town is interesting, some cultural and historical things to see. People are very kind.

By: matt

matt — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:58:22 +0000

Marek, yes I know Bolivia and heard great stuff about Albania and lived in Colombia and traveled it extensively. I also was in Transylvania in 1990 and have a lot of crazy stories about that trip. When I lived in Thailand in 1992, I had a copy of a personal journal someone wrote for other travelers about how to get around Laos in those days. I should have crossed the border when I was visiting a friend in Khon Kaen. I guess it’s waiting for me this summer. I sent you a query about some ideas for a trip with my family this July-August for SE Asia unless you have another idea for us. We do need to go to visit family in Brazil, but it is the winter. Kids are young to be trekking far in the Himalaya or the Andes. The gibbon zip sounds great. A few cool places like that in the region, beaches and mountains that we can pop around to would be ultimate. Thank you

By: Marek

Marek — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:25:57 +0000

In reply to Mary Damer.

Hi Mary, I heard a few great things about Dominica – and your comment reaffirms I really want to go there! What’s held me off so far is that it’s hard for me to get there at a decent price, but I hope to find a good deal on a flight someday. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experiences.

By: Mary Damer

Mary Damer — Mon, 16 May 2022 17:53:09 +0000

I’d recommend visiting the island of Dominica (NOT DOMINICAN REPUBLIC). Dominica is one of the least 10 visited places on the planet and the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. But it’s rugged. roads are wide enough for one car, the most delicious Passion Fruit is best bought at roadside stands, it’s best to have a local guide of which there are many when you enter the dense jungle. Many dormant volcanos, warm mud baths to soak in, birds that you will never see anywhere else….there is no other place like Dominica. But this is not a place for those who want the all inclusive touresty spot, all manicured with rooms made.
The treasures that one finds in Dominica are worth it. The home I rented with its view of the sea and interesting design will always remain in my memory. Probably my favorite surprise was the tiny family restaurant where one sat outside next to the sea. The mother had spent months perfecting a recipe that would make an invasive fish species taste delicious and reduce the population of that fish. Her end recipe was so delicious I had it every night. Then we learned that the son had studied pastry making under a Paris Chef and thus all meals ended with a delightful desert surprise. I wish I’d visited this island when I was younger. My daughter was able to climb the cliffs up to beautiful waterfalls, while the guide insisted I stay midway watching them but not making the final part of the climb. How I wanted to be up there, but he was right to stop me in what turned out to be a very pleasant pond with a far reaching view.

By: raghuveer

raghuveer — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:20:39 +0000

this is really good list, have to travel to these places.

By: Parshuram Jamkattel

Parshuram Jamkattel — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 04:37:04 +0000

I was hoping the blogger would mention the name of Nepal as well. Nepal is also equally beautiful country and it is still underrated. People are nice and mountains are cooler. Good read though. Thank You

By: Whitney

Whitney — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:48:54 +0000

Laos was one of the countries I was so sad to miss during my time in SE Asia. Love this post. Thank you!

By: Baguio

Baguio — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 07:45:57 +0000

Wonderful content Marek! I do agree Thailand and Bali, Indonesia are one of the go-to places of travelers when it comes to South East Asia.

I liked your list of underrated travel destinations. I’m looking forward into visiting Palawan, Philippines and Georgia. hopefully this pandemic will soon subside for us to travel safer.

Thank you and travel safe!

By: Randy Blake

Randy Blake — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:08:56 +0000

Great Post! I was planning to go to Europe this past summer but of course, had to cancel. I can’t wait until I can finally go!