“The Azores are Portuguese islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I spent three weeks there island hopping, and the city of Furnas on São Miguel was magical.” —u/godless-life “Tourists go crazy for Lake Bled, but in my opinion Bohinj, Slovenia is the real gem of Slovenia. It’s only 30 minutes away from Bled, so you can actually see both in one trip.” —u/rebekaaab “Mountainous Greece. Almost all the foreign tourists think that only the Greek islands are worth visiting; however, Greece offers many beautiful mountainous villages in the north where there are great trails for hiking/trekking.” —u/CowboyKm “The northern part is filled with beautiful landscapes and mountain ranges, and the south has beaches with crystal blue water. You can find incredibly nice resorts and hotels to stay at for very affordable prices. The people are extremely welcoming, and the hospitality is great.” —u/Handsomeclooney “Bologna has the largest historic center in Italy, but very few people visit it compared to how many tourists go to Venice, Rome, or Florence. It’s also the food capital of Italy. Lots of students and a really fun town, and it’s very beautiful.” —u/Protodeus “I was so pleasantly surprised by how beautiful this country is. I road-tripped, and every city was very beautiful and had a unique history. Poland has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for culture or to party. The mountains are also beautiful with great hiking. Prices are very affordable, especially if you come from a Western country.” —u/towapi “Poland is fantastic. There’s tons of history, museums, parks, castles, palaces, old towns, etc. Plus, there’s great food, and the countryside is beautiful. Trains make it super easy and cheap to go around the country and in the bigger cities (Warsaw, Krakow, etc.); the busses and trams make it easy to get around in the city.” —u/foxncali
