By Priyanka Roshan | Sept 4, 2025
Overtourism isn’t just a buzzword—it clogs streets, drives up prices, and frustrates both locals and travellers. More people are embracing slow travel, seeking hidden gems off the beaten path for authentic experiences.
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Time Out’s updated list of underrated destinations features 33 overlooked locales. Here, we highlight ten of the world’s most underrated destinations, each offering natural beauty, rich culture, and unforgettable, immersive experiences.
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Remote, wildlife-rich paradise with sloths, scarlet macaw, humpback whales, pristine beaches, and jungles—accessible by plane and boat.
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Quiet Côte Bleu coastal town with turquoise waters, hidden calanques, fresh seafood, and hiking trails offering breathtaking Mediterranean views.
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Yosemite’s eastern gateway reveals mirror-like lakes, alpine meadows, epic hiking trails, and panoramic Sierra Nevada mountain vistas.
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Colorful town overlooked for Salento, boasting rolling hills, multicolored balconies, spectacular countryside views, and innovative local cuisine experiences.
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Cloud forests, dramatic peaks, hidden beaches, rare wildlife, waterfalls, and trails offering panoramic views make this jungle paradise unforgettable.
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Scenic 210km route through the Caucasus Mountains, quirky Soviet-era relics, open-air sculptures, and breathtaking panoramas of Georgia’s wilderness.
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Historic castles, Edo-period teahouses, vibrant rice terraces, serene gardens, and private onsens immerse visitors in authentic Japanese culture.
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Kitschy statues, grand monuments, historic bazaar streets, and quirky urban surprises make Skopje a photogenic, unforgettable Balkan experience.
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Vast steppes, traditional gers, wild horses, friendly nomads, and Gorkhi Terelj’s mountain scenery offer timeless adventure and freedom.
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Volcanic islands with geothermal springs, waterfalls, whale-watching, dolphins, lush landscapes, and remote coastlines create Europe’s ultimate nature escape.
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