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Hidden Gems from Countries I've Visted
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items Forget the tourist traps — this list is all about the under-the-radar places, quirky corners, and local secrets I’ve stumbled upon while traveling. These are places that made me stop, smile, and sometimes say ‘am I really seeing this??’ Add them to y...
Tucked away in Lithuania’s capital, this cozy café is home to a dozen adopted cats who roam freely among the customers. Whether you're sipping a cappuccino or munching on a slice of cake, there's always a fluffy friend nearby — napping on a windowsil...
Kačių kavinė: Cat Cafe Vilnius
When you get tired of the beach, go and check out the huge resort Prora (now abandoned) built by Hitler in the late 1930's. The size of this place is staggering!
A week on Rügen, Germany's largest island
A rotating ‘wheel’ that lifts boats from one canal to another. An impressive engineering masterpiece that is well worth the trip to central Scotland.
The Falkirk Wheel Forth & Clyde
Best time to visit here is December so you can visit the Christmas markets, enjoy some 'Gluhwein' (spiced warm wine) and try and the delicious variations of marzipan!
Visit Lübeck - QUEEN OF THE HANSEATIC LEAGUE
A very cool, indoor water park built inside a hanger for airships. It looks like something from a sci-fi movie when you approach it. Lots of different accomodation available including cabanas and tents inside the water park. A fun experince guarantee...
Tropical Islands
The German version of this famous namesake is definitely well worth a visit.
Beach Hotel California, Kalifornien (updated prices 2025)
Skip the museums — just peek into random apartment buildings. These staircases are architectural treasures.
Riga, Latvia: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
Sopot is home to the longest wooden pier in Europe (over 500m) but the kids thought the Crooked house (Krzywy Domek) was a lot more interesting :-D
Sopot: Allt du behöver veta innan du reser (2025)
Couldn't visit this city without going on a Beatles tour. Well worth the money to learn the history of this iconic band.
VisitLiverpool: Plan your visit to Liverpool
A tropical island with lots of 5+ star resorts and where I first experienced a ‘fish spa’, saw what is possibly one of the world's largest statues of Buddha, but the strangest thing was we were usally offered menus in Russian (I later found out that ...
Sanya, China: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
No explaination required. A visit to Zurich wouldn't be the same without going here. A chocolate lover's idea of heaven!
Switzerland's chocolate museum
A little bit weird, but looks of fun things to look at here!
Haw Par Villa
OK, this is perhaps NOT the place to take kids because they might get the wrong idea :-D but it IS a quirky little spot which serves fondue in baby bottles, and definitely avoid it if you don't like a lot of noise. It’s not your typical French haute ...
Le refuge des Fondus – Restaurant Rigolo
A quaint shopping area in Göteborg with cobblestone streets and arguably the country's biggest cinnamon buns!
Haga: Startsida
There's something extremely calming about sitting outside among the flowers while enjoying a well made cappucino and cardamom bun and listening to the goats chomping and chewing away on the grass in their enclosure behind.
Skåragårdsbageri
Ok, so this may not be a hidden gem because it’s really popular, but if you ever find yourself in Norway, check out this amazing cog railway that takes passengers from Myrdal to Flåm. The stunning scenery will take your breath away and the history is...
The Flåm Railway