15 places worth visiting until they are filled with tourists
To relax on vacation, we often choose popular places to travel. And for some reason we think: "Where there are a lot of tourists, it's good there," but this is not always true. There are a large number of truly heavenly places in the world that are not very popular among travelers.
We have found for you 15 magical places where you can relax from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the tranquility.
1. Jose Ignacio, Uruguay (© protothema)
Only 300 people live in Jose Ignacio, but in winter (South American summer) the city is filled with popular Latin American stars like Shakira. There are luxury luxury hotels and fashionable restaurants. Jose Ignacio will be an ideal place for wealthy people who lack privacy.
2. Koh Rong, Cambodia (© thousandwonders)
If you want to take a break from the benefits of civilization, then you definitely need to visit Koh Rong Island. No high-rises, noise and cars. There is only silence around you, a few fishing villages and untouched nature. Koh Rong is also called "Thailand 20 years ago".
3. Bangladesh (© Saad Rahman)
This is a strikingly beautiful land with a diverse culture and a rich history. Tourism is not developed in the country, although there are a lot of attractions here: Maharaj mansions, a large mangrove coast and the longest beach.
4. Sofia, Bulgaria (© Aleksasho)
Sofia is one of the cheapest tourist cities, compared to other European capitals. The main city of Bulgaria has a rich historical architecture that takes your breath away. According to experts, Sofia will not remain in the shadows for long — very soon its streets will be filled with a large flow of tourists.
5. Ambergris-Caye, Belize (© Scott E. Allen)
Ambergris-Kaye Island has a rich history. At different times, Maya Indians, whalers and buccaneers lived here. Today Ambergris Caye attracts divers from all over the world — nearby is the Belize Barrier Reef, which ranks second in length in the world.
6. Myanmar (© rsaa)
Myanmar (the second name is Burma) is a small state in Southeast Asia. The word "Myanmar" translates as "fast", and this is not accidental: in 2010, about 300 thousand people visited the state, and three years later — more than 2 million. Tourism in this country is developing rapidly, but you can still have time to take a solitary boat ride on Inle Lake and admire the sunset reflected in the Buddhist stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda.
7. Roatan, Honduras (© Huy Hoang)
Cruise liners began cruising to the shores of Roatan only in 2005. That's because Honduras is not the safest place on earth. Roatan began to gain popularity with the help of divers who came to the island because of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. On the island, you can walk along the ferry, go sea fishing or explore the military-protected archipelago of Cayos Cochinos.
8. Puglia, Italy (© Davide Tornese)
Holidays in Puglia bring vivid emotions: azure sea, red land, golden sunsets and, most importantly, the inhabitants are very hospitable. In addition to beach holidays, there is something to see in Puglia: Bari Castle, Santa Croce Basilica (Lecce), the Archaeological Museum of Rignano Garganico and much more.
9. Zambia and Zimbabwe (© world-fact)
Yes, you're right, everyone already knows such a stunningly beautiful place as Victoria Falls. But the Hwange National Park, which few people have heard of, is located very nearby. The park is huge — 14,600 sq. km., there are lakes, rare plants, as well as wild African animals and birds. The pride of Hwange is elephants (there are more than 30 thousand of them there).
10. Busan, South Korea (© Colin Jones)
While tourists are going to Seoul in droves, visit the second largest South Korean city — Busan. It is called the summer capital of Korea, as there are many beaches there. In addition, Busan is famous for its art museum, an open bird sanctuary and a fish market.
11. Manila, Philippines (© John Farrell)
Manila is the second largest city in the Philippines. The food there is delicious and cheap. A three-course lunch in Manila will cost you only $18, when in a big city you will eat the same for $95. There are also many attractions in the city: old churches, beautiful palaces, monasteries and museums.
12. Phu Quoc, Vietnam (© Javi Stolz)
Phu Quoc is just a heavenly place. The island is framed by snow-white beaches with crystal clear sea water and emerald jungle. Here you can go diving, kayaking and visit all kinds of farms. A vacation in Fukuoka gives an amazing feeling of unity with nature.
13. York, UK (© Lev Tsimbler)
York is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in England. There is everything that should be in a real English town — pubs, teahouses, cafes, etc. One of the main attractions of York is the Cathedral (it is more than 500 years old). According to experts, tourists will soon rush to York, so hurry up!
14. Kaep, Cambodia (© Antoine Lanne)
Since 1908, Kaep has been considered a favorite vacation spot of the French elite in Cambodia. It was famous for its fantastic restaurants and expensive villas. But after many years of civil war, only ruins remained of the Colonial Riviera. Despite this, Kaep is a great place to relax.
15. Salinas-Grandes, Argentina (© llamatravelblog)
This salt desert is a large salt marsh, the length of which reaches 250 km, and the width is 100 km. When it rains, the salt marsh is covered with water and turns into a giant mirror. Railways and highways pass through Salinas Grandes, but it is still considered difficult to access, and therefore does not enjoy such popularity among tourists.