10 HIDDEN SECRET DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE ON A BUDGET

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I’m grateful I was able to travel at a time when postcards were the norm as I feel I had the chance to experience many hidden gems. Places like Portugal, Sumatra, Croatia, Namibia, and the Czech Republic which are popular now were so exotic back in the late nineties.

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1. Asturias and Covadonga convent, Spain

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2. Mdina & Zebbug, Malta

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3. Salzkammergut region, Austria

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4. The Azores, Portugal

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5. Perast, Montenegro

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6. Lednice-Valtice, Czech Republic

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10 HIDDEN SECRET DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE ON A BUDGET

I’m grateful I was able to travel at a time when postcards were the norm as I feel I had the chance to experience many hidden gems. Places like Portugal, Sumatra, Croatia, Namibia, and the Czech Republic which are popular now were so exotic back in the late nineties.

1. Asturias and Covadonga convent, Spain

The beaches are uncrowded, there is plenty of hiking in complete wilderness as well as cities to explore and cultural highlights. The Covadonga Convent is is a must see and considered one of the most important historical locations in Spain.

2. Mdina & Zebbug, Malta

Malta has been on my list since I first started remembering. My mother’s best friends are Maltese and every time we’d visit they’d sit us down to a gigantic feast of delicious food. We were not to leave the table until we ate it all.

3. Salzkammergut region, Austria

Austria has alpine goodness well wrapped up. Hidden in the Salzkammergut region is Lake Hallstatt, one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in Austria. It’s an outdoor adventure playground in both summer and winter and, with those stunning views, you’ll want to return again and again.

4. The Azores, Portugal

The Azores is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic 800 miles off the coast of Portugal. Breathtaking landscapes, volcanoes, crater lakes, fishing villages, and waterfalls are waiting for you. No wonder UNESCO listed the Abores a Biosphere Reserve in 2009.

5. Perast, Montenegro

This is the place to go deluxe without overspending. Perast, a quaint town on the coast of Montenegro, is just waiting for beach enthusiasts to discover this hidden European gem.

6. Lednice-Valtice, Czech Republic

A major attraction is Lednice Castle, a palace built on a Renaissance chateau and Gothic fort. You can take a fairytale walk and enjoy the stunning views after climbing the 60-meter high minaret or relax on a boat trip down the river.

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