The love for travel is boosted when you start off your journey to a destination that is kinda secret. Yes, I am talking about the destination you might have never heard of!
Those destinations have the real experiences every traveler thrives for. These offer mesmerizing views, landscapes, and mountain views that take you far away from the common world.
In my travel history, I have been to a few destinations; their names have been kept secret but these are not a secret anymore as I am going to share details about each.
Stay with me, because we will explore some of the best travel destinations that most people have not heard off:
#1. Saint-Sauvant, France
Saint-Sauvant is sometimes referred to as the fantasy version of France. It is a quintessential 14th-century village, with a glorious tower, four well-crafted streets, and the only one hotel (Design Hotel des Francs Garcons) to stay.
As you go and book your accommodations in the only hotel, you get to see a large medieval building. The hotel has thick walls, wood shutters and tiled roof just like the past (I am talking about the 14th century of mankind, mate! :D)
When I visited this oldest part of France, I experienced real life that has been forgotten since. The buzz of modern cities is not something everlasting but the peace and calmness that 14th-century village offers are literally worth staying.
After the natural scenes, the best part of the trip is lunch. It lasts for at least two hours; you can make new friends, meet like-minded people, and multiply your networking in no time.
#2. Tusheti, Georgia
After the historical French village, we have a secret destination from Georgia. It is also a historical place but is not recognized as a tourist attraction anymore. The reasons can be many but the destination hasn’t lost its charm.
Tusheti is located on the northern slopes of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and is bordered by the Russian Republic of Dagestan and Chechnya. The place features the mountain communities and is a perfect example to depict how to live in the mountain looks like.
You get to see Tsova, Gometsari (living along the banks of the Tushetis Alazani River), the Pirikiti (around the banks of the Pirikitis Alazani River), and a few more hotspots.
Consider for a moment how living close to the confluence of two rivers would look like?
This is what Tusheti’s life is all about. You will find mountain views and rivers flowing right beside you. It is now a part of Akhmeta which is the eastern region of Georgia.
If you have planned a trip to this historical place, make sure you visit the largest village i.e., Omalo. You can explore the destination within a week as the total area is just 969 km sq. and you can hitch-hike to travel along.
#3. Verduno, Italy
I know what Italy is famous for but it’s village Verduno worth a visit. It is located in the province of Cuneo and is about 50 kilometers southeast of Turin.
From the last stats, it has a population of just 523 and an area of 7.3 square kilometers. The village has mind-blowing landscapes, you get to see how crops are cultivated on the irrational lands (the ones that are not straight). There are a few hundred houses on a bit higher land where the whole village accommodates. The houses are a perfect example of architecture on irregular lands.
Although the place is not visited often it has a few hotels, cafes and restaurants, too. The natural ways are good for cycling, walking and running, too.
What I recommend is to ask your friends to join you during the trip, pack your backpacks (with essential items), rent out a few bicycles and start moving. The area is about 7.3-kilometer square and you can easily cover in a day or so.
The best part of visiting Verduno is the landscapes and the curvature that nature has created for us to experience uniqueness – no doubt, a place worth visiting!
#4. Doe Bay, Washington
Talking about secret destinations and how can we forget the President’s state?
Yes, we have a secret destination in Washington with the name of Doe Bay. It is a small unincorporated village in San Juan County, Washington with a location of the south-eastern shore of Orcas Island and is home to Doe Bay Resort and Retreat.
The Doe Bay Resort and Retreat feature a tagline “Your personal gateway to the beautiful San Juan Islands of Washington States” and it’s so true. The wooden work, perfectly placed lunch and dinner palaces are worth spending quality time. You can book them right from their official website. The accommodations start from the 2-night minimum resort or 3 to 4-night minimum holiday weekends.
The best part of this little village is that it is open in every season. It is always calmer and nature-loving no matter whether it is Fall, Winter or Spring. Keep an eye on the site notifications as there are last-minute deals available every weekend and you can get the best value for your weekend’s stay in Doe Bay Resort and Retreat!
The Bottom Line
These four places are what are the most underrated in my view. Each destination offers nature-loving scenes, quality food and easy transport, too. Some places have Yoga studios, soaking tubs, swimming pools, and nature-made gardens, too. In the end, I guarantee you that if you visit any of the places once, you’ll start planning the return trip for sure.
Have you got any secret destination on your list?
Do let me know in the comments section below.
Cheers! :))
References:
https://www.budgettravel.com/article/12-best-places-youve-never-heard-of_7615
Written By Boyan Minchev