Off-the-Beaten-Path Vacation Ideas: Hidden Gems and Unique Destinations

[padres1969]

@emmanuelmunoz We loved Albania. Great for hiking. I’ve heard it’s also good for the beaches but we haven’t checked that out ourselves.

 

[spencer1]

@emmanuelmunoz I’ve been looking into this too. Some of my relatives have been praising Albania and apparently it’s great in all seasons. Have beaches as well as mountains and beautiful nature. Apparently great for skiing too.

 

[redcaliper]

@emmanuelmunoz aww it’s right near Corfu my son wanted to go a boat trip but it can be quite strict so needed letters from dad etc so just a warning to others x

 

[doulos74]

@emmanuelmunoz my oh has been and said it was fabulous. Very cheap and welcoming people.

 

[adr6201]

@emmanuelmunoz I’ve done lots of work trips to Albania, it’s amazing. Incredible landscapes and the food is the best. The only thing I’d say is that driving is very scary and public transport not great.

 

[enna77]

Bosnia is beautiful

 

[constantfaithful]

@enna77 we went last year and it's amazing but I've hardly ever met anyone who's been there

 

[enna77]

@constantfaithful I haven’t been either but know of friends who have

 

[swim]

@constantfaithful we drove from Vienna to Sarajevo and looped through Mostar to Zagreb. It was a lovely holiday and I could have moved to Sarajevo. Loved it x

 

[jojotxboy]

@constantfaithful what part & where did you stay?

 

[constantfaithful]

@jojotxboy we went to mostar which is absolutely beautiful but we drove all over

 

[padres1969]

@enna77 We loved Bosnia. And it’s not very touristy indeed.

 

[stiegner]

Montenegro. We had an amazing time there this year, beautiful and cheap xx

 

[timemonkey7]

@stiegner we are going there this summer and cannot wait it looks beautiful. Anywhere you recommend that you really liked? We are staying in kotor and then going to travel around to a few places.

 

[stiegner]

@timemonkey7 we loved Kotor old town and it is just stunning!!! and did the all day boat trip, 30 euro each. The local buses are cheap and easy. We stayed in Becici which is next to Budva and budva old town is also lovely, just smaller with no cats. Also recommend a day trip to Sveti Stefan. Just stunning xxx

 

[marianodejesus]

@timemonkey7 Kotor bay is stunning. The old town is so lovely. Definitely recommend an evening walk up to the viewpoint to see all the glistening lights!

 

[timemonkey7]

@stiegner & @marianodejesus thank you so much. I’ve made a note of these places and cannot wait!

 

[prayforme2]

@stiegner Is it still cheap? I thought Montenegro was heading towards being a millionaire’s playground and being really touristy (judging by the cruise ships in Kotor harbour when we visited a few years ago)?

 

[stiegner]

@prayforme2 we found it really cheap. Couple of euro each for buses, around 10 euro each for a main course and the all day boat trip with collection and drop off was only 30 euro each!! Xx

 

[stiegner]

We did stay further south, next to Budva, but went to Kotor twice as we loved the kitties so much!!