I’ve always liked discovering and exploring new places.
I get a buzz from jumping in a car early on a Saturday morning, armed only with a map and a packed lunch, finding a deserted place and simply enjoying the view.
Of course, it’s even better to explore places outside your own country’s borders.
Here’s a list of 15 places almost nobody knows about. Don’t let that put you off though – they’re places you should definitely aim to visit during your lifetime.
My personal favourite is number 9 … magical.
1. Islas Marietas, off the western Mexican coast
Playa escondida o playa del amor, en las Islas Marietas, Nayarit, México. 😍💚
Posted by Mundo Curioso on Wednesday, July 26, 2017
2. Huacachina Oasis, Peru
https://www.facebook.com/TheAncientCode/posts/1109062809219112:0
3. Village of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=743791085802225&id=514297522084917&substory_index=0
4. Hilliersee, Western Australia
https://www.facebook.com/616828291813626/photos/a.616832718479850.1073741828.616828291813626/914277245402061/?type=3
5. Silfrasprickan, Iceland
https://www.facebook.com/WonderfulPlacesInTheWorldOfficial/posts/1195335090505324:0
6. Isola Bella island, Lake Maggiore, Italy
Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore in Italy is looking like a set from Game of Thrones! 😲
Posted by Flight Centre Travel Academy on Tuesday, August 22, 2017
7. Karl-Alfred Village, Malta (built in 1979 for the film Karl-Alfred. Today the colourful village is a theme park)
https://www.facebook.com/GazaFM/posts/1506737856035583:0
8. Poço da Alagoinha, the Portuguese island of Flores
Poço da Alagoinha – Flores Island (Azores). Azores has probably the best nature sceneries in the #world.If you are…
Posted by Portugal Experience on Thursday, October 16, 2014
9. Luoxiagou, Dongchuan, China
Luoxiagou, Dongchuan
Posted by China Art & Architecture on Saturday, December 13, 2014
10. Caves of Saint Marcel d’Ardèche, France
The Cave of Saint Marcel d’Ardeche, FranceThis place was found in 1836 by a French hunter. The Grotto de…
Posted by Stunning Secret Places Most Tourists Don’t Know About on Sunday, September 3, 2017
11. Green lake Tragöß-Sankt Katharein, Austria
https://www.facebook.com/awesome.nature.co/posts/1684659111831435:0
12. Pocan Smoo Cave, Scottish Highlands
Smoo cave along Scotland's Route 500 is a natural wonder. It’s unique in that it’s formed by two caves, one fresh-water…
Posted by STORYTRAVELERS on Thursday, May 4, 2017
13. Garajonay National Park, Canary Islands, La Gomera
https://www.facebook.com/pathfindercity/photos/a.1216814205005096.1073741845.1109359562417228/1216815118338338/?type=3
14. Lake General Carrera, southern Chile
Marble Caves at Lago Carrera, Chile
Posted by Places You'll See on Wednesday, February 14, 2018
15. Sørvágsvatn, a lake on the island of Vagar, Faroe Islands
https://www.facebook.com/worldsaway08/posts/325536264550593:0
Well, that’s my next few trips sorted!
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