A travel influencer who has explored the world has urged holidaymakers to visit three ‘hidden gem’ destinations before they ‘get too popular.’
Tia, 26, from England, has visited 66 countries over three years since quitting a job in 2021 to travel full-time.
From Oman, to Switzerland, to Singapore, the content creator has documented her global adventures in videos uploaded to Instagram, where shares budget travel hacks, hiking and travel recommendations and advice regarding local customs.
In one video, posted to her account @teetravels_ on April 5, she highlighted three countries in Europe and Asia that are less-frequented by tourists, encouraging her followers to visit before they ‘blow up’ in popularity.
Tia’s first recommendation is Taiwan, which she described as one of the ‘coolest’ places she’s visited.
In the clip, she said: ‘Compared to the other east Asian countries, you can experience the same things, and more, for a fraction of the price – and with way less crowds.’
The globetrotter gushed over the island’s 268 mountains, coastline, ‘cool’ and trendy cities, ‘impressive’ temples, ‘insanely friendly’ locals, ‘amazing’ architecture and ‘some of the most underrated’ nature spots.
As well as sampling the delicious options at the endless number of night markets in Taipei, Tia also suggested tourists visit Taichung, Sun Moon Lake, Ci’En Pagoda, Wenwu Temple, Yuanzui Mountain and Jiufen.
Tia, 26, from England, has visited 66 countries over three years since quitting a job in 2021 to travel full-time
Next up is Slovenia, a central European country the content creator described as a ‘nature-lover’s paradise.’
She highlighted the nation’s ‘beautiful’ lakes, gorges, waterfalls and mountains, while adding she was dazzled by the brilliance of the shade of bright blue water flowing in alpine rivers.
Tia added: ‘Ljubljana is such an underrated city with lovely colourful buildings and a great alfresco setting in summer.’
She personally recommended visitors explore Lake Bled, Tomlin Gorge, Triglav National Park, Pericinik Watercall, Lake Jasna, Soča river and Velika Planina.
Last, but not least, is the Maldives – which happens to be home to ultra-affordable, lesser-known islands where tourists can enjoy crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches for much less than its iconic luxury resorts.
Tia said: ‘People are realising that you can travel the Maldives on a budget visiting the local islands and this is a total game changer.
‘I spent less than £35 a day on picture-perfect beaches. While tourism in the Maldives isn’t new, budget travelling the local islands is booming.’
She advised her followers to snorkel in Maalhos, surf in Thulsdhoo, and walk along the stunning beaches in Dhiffushi.
Tia’s first recommendation is Taiwan , which she described as one of the ‘coolest’ places she’s visited
Next up is Slovenia, a central European country the content creator described as a ‘nature-lover’s paradise’
The Maldives happens to be home to ultra-affordable, lesser-known islands where tourists can enjoy crystal-clear waters and white-sand beaches for much less than at its iconic resorts
In the comments, reactions were mixed among viewers, though many agreed with Tia that the three highlighted destinations were some of the best they had visited
In the comments, reactions were mixed among viewers, though many agreed with Tia that the three highlighted destinations were some of the best they had visited.
One person wrote, ‘Taiwan was one of my favourite trips I’d go back in a heartbeat,’ as another shared: ‘The rivers in Slovenia really are so blue! Maldives is on my list.’
A third wrote, ‘I neeeeed to explore budget Maldives!’ while another said, ‘We went as a family to Slovenia in the summer and it was such an incredible place!’
However, one person fumed: ‘Of course they will, because you and other influencers are exposing them lol. All the hidden gems will be ruined.’
Another said: ‘Please stop influencing Taiwan. We don’t want it becoming the next Japan.’
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