7 destinations to keep on your radar 👀


I love a hidden gem just as much you probably do. And despite them getting increasingly harder to find, the year is 2026 and we're still managing!

Below is a list of 7 destinations you should pay attention to. It's probably only a matter of time until they turn into the next hotspot.

From the East to the West, the whole world is filled with precious diamonds. And they’re just waiting for the right people to find them at the right time.

But a "hidden gem" is a tricky description depending on who's doing the talking, and we love/hate it just as much as you.

The Broke Backpacker looks for things like authenticity, value for money, and how hard a place is to get to, which usually influences how quiet it is.

There isn't a perfect ratio. That's why we've included places like Bundi, in India and Guadix, in Spain. It is often a matter of feeling, and all of these 7 places just hit the spot...

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