30 People Reveal What Underrated Travel Destinations They Couldn't Recommend More

Whether it’s the Statue of Liberty or Hollywood, Paris or London, certain destinations draw in droves of travelers from all over the world. And for a good reason — these places are buzzing with culture and energy, making sure there's a very slim chance for you to get bored.

But sometimes, you feel like you’ve seen far too many of the same places pop up on your social media feed. That’s why untapped destinations are a coveted thing that allows you to face the unknown, get lost in its beauty, and immerse yourself in a new kind of adventure.

To learn more about traveling through unexplored global treasures, we reached out to the founders of a travel blog called Megan & Aram that’s all about visiting Scandinavia, the Eastern bloc, and beyond. The two friends, Megan coming from the United States and Aram from Armenia, have a specific goal in mind — to share their passion with anyone open to learn about the true wonders of travel.

"In our opinion, the most underrated travel destinations are in the Caucasus and Central Asia," they told Bored Panda. "We love Armenia for its history and culture and Kazakhstan for its otherworldly landscapes. We have also really fallen in love with lesser-known parts of Norway, as well as the Azores and Faroe Islands."

"Armenia has such an ancient story that you can’t entirely comprehend until you find yourself there, hiking from monastery to monastery and enjoying the delicious food and hospitality of the Armenian people," they added. "Kazakhstan’s landscapes will blow one away, and it was part of the Silk Road (as was Armenia), so it truly feels like a warp back in time. It’s really special!"

When asked why these unique destinations are not promoted as much, the pair said the region where Armenia and Kazakhstan are situated is a hinder to both. "The Caucasus has had a tumultuous history (even recently), and Kazakhstan is plagued a bit by the word 'stan' although it definitely shouldn’t be!"

Megan and Aram believe that discovering more off-the-beaten-path destinations makes the trip even more rewarding. "You have no preconceived thoughts or ideas about the place until you are there," they said. "While this requires flexibility and patience, it makes it so much more worth it."

They told Bored Panda that locations like these should attract more tourists. "I can’t stand when people want a place 'kept secret'. Tourism could mean a better life for a family and a country’s citizens."

"If you are of the mindset that a place should stay 'a hidden gem' for your own travel purposes, you are speaking from a place of privilege," they continued. "However, receiving tourism in the first place should not be confused with unsustainable tourism (or overtourism)."

When you're done scrolling through this post, you'll have proof that there are plenty of unique places where you can truly feel like you’re experiencing something special. So if you added a couple of them to your bucket list, the travel bloggers would like to advise you to take a chance on them: "You might just fall in love with it! And, always have patience!"