With the summer coming up, everyone\u2019s starting to look at where to go for holiday, even if it\u2019s just for the weekend. Places like Berlin and Barcelona \u2013 even Budapest nowadays \u2013 can, however, start to feel overwhelmingly touristy as they are swarmed during the summer months. No one likes queuing for hours to get into a museum when it\u2019s 25+ degrees outside (I\u2019m looking at you Versailles), so it\u2019s good to keep in mind that there is still a lot left to discover in (and around) Europe \u2013 especially in Eastern Europe, which is still pretty cheap and definitely very underrated. You can find amazing city holidays and beautiful beaches here, and you won\u2019t be surrounded by hundreds of other tourists. I\u2019ve listed some of my top travel destinations that are totally underrated! Go as soon as you can!<\/p>\n
The Albanian coast (or Riviera, as it is sometimes called) is stunning: think white sand and turquoise water. It is a bit tricky to get to, to be fair \u2013 you\u2019ll need to take a ferry from Corfu or a car from Tirana (which takes about 6 hours) but is definitely worth it. It\u2019s still very unaffected by tourism, and the coastline is great for backpacking through! These top travel destinations are ones you do not want to miss out on.<\/p>\n
Tallinn\u2019s great for a weekend away \u2013 it\u2019s got lots of small cafes and restaurants and the Old Town is stunning! The history of Estonia is interesting, too (the country was a part of the USSR), so this is the perfect place for anyone wanting to soak up some history on a budget.<\/p>\n
Belgrade is one of my favourite places \u2013 you can get such great food for such a low price, and the weather is usually great. The city\u2019s got a great street art scene, too, as well as being good for nightlife. There\u2019re party boats all along the Sava River, and the Savamala district is host to lots of bars and clubs. The art scene of the country is really up-and-coming, too.<\/p>\n
Located in the Mediterranean, Valletta\u2019s 2018\u2019s City of Culture, and has featured on Game of Thrones: not really underrated, but not one that has been on my radar, until now. The city has a stunning blend of beautiful architecture, history, and culture \u2013 as well as being close to beaches, making for a perfect for a week away.<\/p>\n
Marrakech has seen a rise in popularity over the recent years. With warm weather and cheap, good food, as well as a fascinating culture and rich history, you can\u2019t really go wrong. The Yves Saint Laurent Museum is definitely worth a visit!<\/p>\n
Helsinki\u2019s fantastic for a long weekend. The city\u2019s good for wandering around, as you\u2019ll find lots of cafes, restaurants, pubs, and bars that way! A visit to the sea fortress, \u2018Suomenlinna\u2019, is a must. Flow Festival, held every August, is rising in popularity, too: this year\u2019s line-up includes Kendrick Lamar, Brockhampton, Patti Smith, Bonobo, Arctic Monkeys, and more.<\/p>\n