10 Hidden Gems Around the World to Explore This World Tourism Day

10 Hidden Gems Around the World to Explore This World Tourism Day (Image: Canva)

World Tourism Day is the ideal moment to explore something they never thought of, even in terms of tourism, by simply going to places that allow the combination of nature, history and culture, without crowds and with fewer people. The top ten hidden gems to visit here.

1. Tsum Valley, Nepal
Isolated and culturally diverse, this Himalayan valley presents monasteries, hiking trails, and traditional village life without the interference of commercial tourism, in an attempt to see the picture of authentic mountain life and landscapes.

2. Giethoorn, Netherlands
It is a village without roads and its canals, quaint bridges, and thatched cottages make it a divine getaway, a perfect place to go on a boat ride and travel slowly.

3. Faroe Islands, Denmark
The North Atlantic islands are rugged and with cascading waterfalls and houses that are roofed with grass, they have everything that is ideal in birdwatching, photography and hikes amidst dramatic landscapes.

4. Matera, Italy
Cut limestone houses, rock churches, and twisting alleyways make this city in the south of Italy have a historical feel of its own.

5. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
When it rains, the largest salt flat in the world becomes a huge mirror and provides unrealistic refractive images and vast perspectives.

6. Gjirokaster, Albania
This town is the rocky UNESCO town with paved streets, Ottoman style, and castles located on hills and overlooking fertile valleys, an excellent alternative to the crowded cities in Europe.

7. Bhutan
This Himalayan kingdom is a blend of spiritual cultures and pure nature. Tourists can explore monasteries set on cliffs, colourful festivals and conservation-oriented tourism instead of mass tourism.

8. Hoi An Countryside, Vietnam
Outside the old town, there is a more rural and slow-paced beat in rice fields, rivers, and palm groves, which are best traversed on bicycles or boats.

9. Namibia Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
Desert scenery, red dunes, dry and rugged desert, and a feeling of isolation are all awaiting the travellers who will want to experience the wilderness.

10. Luang Prabang, Laos
The luxurious temples, architecture inspired by the colonials, the markets along the river, and the smooth waterfalls, all designed to give a soulful feeling, are all that one needs to be able to reflect and travel.