{"id":3975,"date":"2016-12-09T17:24:47","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T16:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=3975"},"modified":"2019-04-11T13:06:54","modified_gmt":"2019-04-11T12:06:54","slug":"best-kept-secrets-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/best-kept-secrets-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Kept Secrets of 2016 (Featuring Lonely Planet)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yeah yeah, we know. You\u00a0just have<em> to\u00a0<\/em>visit Machu Picchu. You <em>must<\/em>\u00a0walk the Great Wall of China. You need to see the Taj Mahal. But what if you&#8217;re in search of a different path? What if you, a unique snowflake, understand that the only way to truly live is to diverge from the expected? Lucky for you, we&#8217;re making it simple with our list of the best kept secrets of 2016, as told by our favourite\u00a0travel bloggers! These hidden gems are worth venturing off the beaten track for, we promise.<\/p>\n<h2>1. The Balkans (Southeast Europe)<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4150 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/church-st-john-kaneo-ohrid-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"church-st-john-kaneo-ohrid-compressor\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/church-st-john-kaneo-ohrid-compressor.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/church-st-john-kaneo-ohrid-compressor-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/church-st-john-kaneo-ohrid-compressor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/church-st-john-kaneo-ohrid-compressor-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Balkans are, by far, the most underrated destination in the world. With a vibrant yet contentious history, the Balkan countries are not only beautiful but incredibly interesting to learn about. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelfreak.net\/the-balkans-are-the-strangest-place-ive-traveled\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.travelfreak.net\/the-balkans-are-the-strangest-place-ive-traveled\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479821071224000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGoMIVTBlsQOcy-k18f3ZKoYuRfmw\">A trip to the Balkans<\/a> is not just a vacation but a full educational experience. Admire the Adriatic coastline in Montenegro, explore lush canyons in Macedonia, and come face-to-face with corrupt political history in Serbia\u2014the Balkan countries are some of the most fascinating, outspoken, and underrated in all the world.<\/p>\n<p><i>travelFREAK is an acclaimed <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelfreak.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.travelfreak.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1479821071224000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG9r2j-LxuL3hM79xEwlA44OTCedg\">adventure travel blog<\/a>, sharing impactful stories and beautiful photographs from all around the world.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>2. Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4028 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sri-Lanka-Main1.jpg\" alt=\"Sri-Lanka-Main1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sri-Lanka-Main1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sri-Lanka-Main1-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Sri-Lanka-Main1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/810;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sri Lanka is an amazing destination to <a href=\"\/d\/sri-lanka\" target=\"_blank\">visit right now<\/a>. After years of civil war, the country has emerged as a favorite among travelers. For an island so relatively small, the country has so much to offer. From the ancient ruins of civilizations past in the cultural triangle in the Central Highlands, to the beautiful beaches and once-in-a-lifetime game encounters in the national parks in the South, there really is something for every type of traveler here.<\/p>\n<div><em>Matt stabile is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the travel site, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theexpeditioner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Expeditioner<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheExpeditioner\/\" target=\"_blank\">follow him on Facebook<\/a>.<\/em><\/div>\n<h2>3. Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3978\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3978 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Koh-Rong-Samloem-Island-Hammocks-in-the-Ocean.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Rong Samloem Island - Hammocks in the Ocean\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Koh-Rong-Samloem-Island-Hammocks-in-the-Ocean.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Koh-Rong-Samloem-Island-Hammocks-in-the-Ocean-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Koh-Rong-Samloem-Island-Hammocks-in-the-Ocean-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Koh-Rong-Samloem-Island-Hammocks-in-the-Ocean-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wanderluststorytellers.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wanderlust Storytellers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Earlier this year we ventured to Cambodia on a family adventure! The country surprised us on so many different levels!\u00a0 Whilst many tourists venture to the Angkor Wat Temples in Siem Reap, few explore further to discover the beauty that lies within this country. Koh Rong Samloem Island happens to be one of our favourite islands!\u00a0 The water there is crystal clear and grows in shades of blue into the horizon. Our kids loved the beach swings whilst us adults enjoyed the glorious hammocks. It felt like we almost had the entire island to ourselves!\u00a0 Definitely a gem of a destination!<\/p>\n<p><em>Jolene &amp; Andrzej of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderluststorytellers.com\/\">Wanderlust Storytellers<\/a>,\u00a0live in Australia with their three girls. They travel the world, hoping to inspire and entice other families to do the same! They are a\u00a0whole family of wanderlusters<em>,<\/em><\/em><em>\u00a0a family who loves to tell their stories, a family who wants to chase dreams!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>4. Goa, India<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4004\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4004 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/India-Goa-PalmForest-Nature.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful tropical palm tree forest along river, Goa, India.\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/India-Goa-PalmForest-Nature.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/India-Goa-PalmForest-Nature-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/India-Goa-PalmForest-Nature-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/India-Goa-PalmForest-Nature-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful tropical palm tree forest along river, Goa, India.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Goa isn&#8217;t under the radar for some nationalities, like the British and Israeli, but a lot of people (especially Americans) don&#8217;t know about this beach state in the South of India. It&#8217;s jungle meets\u00a0sea, and a hippie hotspot where people come to practice yoga and find themselves. The region is affordable but offers luxury too. Goa is very westernized with a large expat community, which means plenty of variety in food options! Many designers base themselves here and export their clothing, meaning you can shop straight at the source. I have been living in Goa for almost 4 years and love it here! I strongly recommend anyone passing through India make Goa a must-see destination before even more travellers discover its beauty.<\/p>\n<p><em>Rachel Jones is a self-defined contradiction: part dirty hippie\/part girly girl. Her aim is to make travel glamorous, on a backpacking budget. She is sharing her stories to inspire you; it is possible to quit your job, travel the world, and look cute doing it. Follow her adventures on her blog, <a href=\"http:\/\/hippie-inheels.com\/ultimate-unique-guide-to-north-goa\/\">Hippe in Heels<\/a>\u00a0or on her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hippieinheelsblog\/\">Facebook.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>5. Village of Les, Bali, Indonesia<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3981\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3981\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3981 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/lesbali-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Gaby Porte\" width=\"1080\" height=\"717\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/lesbali-compressor.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/lesbali-compressor-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/lesbali-compressor-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/lesbali-compressor-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/717;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gabyporte\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gaby Porte<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Les is a small village on the northern coast of Bali. What makes Les unique is the people who live there. The fishermen and farmers of Les spend the extra time they have, however limited, learning English from volunteers and tourists, while also rebuilding the coral reef that lines their coast. A visit to Les will allow you to see the efforts first hand by diving or snorkeling. You can also participate in traditional Balinese cooking classes and help teach English all while spending time with the happiest people on earth. Enjoy the company of men and women who are working hard to ensure their families will have a beautiful place to call home for many generations to come.<\/p>\n<p><em>Matt and Alana are two Americans with a passion for travelling and experiencing new places. They&#8217;re currently transitioning back into American everyday life but continue to explore the world. Read more about their adventures on their blog, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatbigglobe.com\/\">Great Big Globe<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatbigglobe.com\/les-happiest-people-on-earth\/\" target=\"_blank\">learn more about Les.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>6. Slovenia<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3984\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3984\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3984 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sloveniajessieonajourney.jpg\" alt=\"sloveniajessieonajourney\" width=\"1080\" height=\"586\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sloveniajessieonajourney.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sloveniajessieonajourney-900x488.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/sloveniajessieonajourney-1024x556.jpg 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/586;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/tag\/Slovenia\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jessie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People are always surprised to hear Slovenia is one of my absolute\u00a0favorite countries. Eastern Europe as a whole is underrated, though Slovenia captured my heart with its car-free city center (where you can sip a 2 Euro wine on the river in peace), countless artisan shops and al fresco restaurants, and outdoor adventure day trips. Don&#8217;t miss biking around Lake Bled and to the nearby <a href=\"http:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/lake-bled\/\" target=\"_blank\">Vintgar Gorge<\/a>\u00a0that lies within the famous Triglav National Park. You can go hiking in the scenic Soca Valley and\u00a0do a countryside homestay with a family of herb pickers. The latter was a main highlight for me, as I got to go into the forest with the family and pick herbs for cooking and bath and body crafts. It was such an immersive local experience!<\/p>\n<p><em>Jessica Festa got a Master&#8217;s Degree before realizing that the traditional 9-to-5 wasn&#8217;t for her, opting to explore the world instead. Her blog, <a href=\"http:\/\/jessieonajourney.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jessie on a Journey<\/a>, is desired to inspire you to see the world but also to take your trips beyond the guidebook.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Jessica had had a great experience in Slovenia. Are you looking for the same? <a href=\"\/d\/slovenia\" target=\"_blank\">Check out some ideas here!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Prague, Czech Republic<\/h2>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4030 lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/prague.jpg\" alt=\"prague\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/prague.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/prague-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/prague-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/prague-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I think Prague is definitely one of the most underrated cities in the world which might actually be why I like it so much because when I visit it feels like my own little secret. The city is full of history, cheap beer and some of the best food I have ever had. It is one of those destinations where you should just wander and get lost in. You never know what you will find on the next corner, whether its a unique piece of art, a stunning view of the Prague Castle, an ancient astronomical clock or a restaurant with the tastiest burgers you can imagine. Prague really has it all.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Cailin is an award winning travel, video, and food blogger as well as social media influencer with an addiction to Snapchat. <a href=\"http:\/\/travelyourself.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/TravelYourself.ca&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1478000374359000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF6n0zeoORrbakdfoL6-hqb1Hdzzw\">TravelYourself.ca<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<h2>8. Choquequirao, Peru<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4296\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4296 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Choquequirao.jpg\" alt=\"Choquequirao\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Choquequirao.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Choquequirao-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Choquequirao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Choquequirao-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roubicek\/4305532519\/\">Roubicek<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Choquequirao is an ancient Inca site in Peru, hidden out of sight on the far end of the Apurimac Valley. Often called Machu Picchu&#8217;s sister city, it&#8217;s three-times the size and astoundingly only sees about a dozen visitors each day.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">At the moment, it can be reached on foot through th<\/span>e rural village of Cachora, but in the next year, it&#8217;s rumored there will be a cable car that will take 3,000 visitors a day to the ruins\u00a0<span class=\"m_8171004524446477528gmail-aBn\"><span class=\"m_8171004524446477528gmail-aQJ\">in 15 minutes<\/span><\/span>. Lonely Planet named Choquequirao the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/best-in-travel\/regions\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/best-in-travel\/regions&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1480627368440000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFhYlKbRRLaIw7nc16QLxcT-aMgwQ\">#1 region to visit in 2017<\/a>, so get out there before the crowds.<\/p>\n<div><em>MaSovaida Morgan is Lonely Planet&#8217;s South America Destination Editor and travel enthusiast, powerlifter and tango dancer.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yeah yeah, we know. You\u00a0just have to\u00a0visit Machu Picchu. You must\u00a0walk the Great Wall of China. You need to see the Taj Mahal. But what if you&#8217;re in search of a different path? What if you, a unique snowflake, understand that the only way to truly live is to diverge from the expected? 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