12 alternative trips

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Upper Carniola, Slovenia
Oulu, Finland
Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Georgia (Country)
Northern Namibia
Bolivia
Sri Lanka
The Red Sea Project, Saudi Arabia
Colombia (MedellΓ­n + regions)
Montenegro & Albania
South Korea (Coast-to-Coast Trails)
Arctic & Lapland Finland

Upper Carniola (Slovenia)

Alpine lakes, slow-life villages and misty valleys. Think Lake Bled at sunrise, hot springs after hikes, and tiny gostilnas where locals actually eat.

  • Chill
  • Nature
  • Culture
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est. €180 /day
Lonely Planet +2 Local alpine stays +2

Oulu (Finland)

A Baltic city that feels like a summer festival and a winter story at the same time. Floating saunas, bike paths along the bay and a surprisingly creative scene.

  • Chill
  • Culture
  • Adventure
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est. €190 /day
Visit Finland +2 Nordic city guides +2

Raja Ampat (Indonesia)

Possibly the most insane underwater biodiversity on the planet. Wooden bungalows over neon water, tiny islands everywhere and reef life in HD.

  • Adventure
  • Nature
  • Chill
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est. €320 /day
Dive magazines +3 Remote eco-lodges +2

Georgia (Country)

Khachapuri, qvevri wine and Caucasus peaks in one trip. From Tbilisi streets to Svaneti trails, it’s culture overload in the best way.

  • Culture
  • Adventure
  • Nature
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est. €150 /day
CN Traveller +2 Wine travel blogs +2

Northern Namibia

Skeleton Coast, desert dunes and wildlife that feels pre-historic. Remote, raw and cinematic β€” this is the real β€œedge of the map” energy.

  • Adventure
  • Nature
  • Chill
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est. €220 /day
Safari operators +3 Photo expeditions +2

Bolivia

Salt flats that look like another planet, high-altitude cities and Andean markets. A wild, intense, budget-friendly adventure track.

  • Adventure
  • Culture
  • Nature
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est. €140 /day
Backpacker routes +3 Adventure blogs +2

Sri Lanka

Surf towns, tea fields, trains through the clouds and spicy street food. Compact, intense and perfect for a first big β€œalternative” trip.

  • Chill
  • Adventure
  • Culture
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est. €130 /day
CN Traveller +2 Surf communities +2

The Red Sea Project (Saudi Arabia)

Brand-new resorts, coral reefs and desert-meets-ocean drama. Ultra-modern, ultra-polished and still under most people’s radar.

  • Chill
  • Nature
  • Adventure
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est. €350 /day
Project previews +2 Luxury travel media +2

Colombia (MedellΓ­n + regions)

Eternal-spring cities, coffee fincas, Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Colour, nightlife and nature all in one flexible route.

  • Culture
  • Chill
  • Adventure
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est. €160 /day
City guides +2 Coffee region stays +2

Montenegro & Albania

Fjord-style bays, stone towns and wild beaches, plus the Albanian Alps. A Balkan roadtrip that still feels half-undiscovered.

  • Adventure
  • Nature
  • Chill
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est. €140 /day
Roadtrip blogs +3

South Korea (Coast-to-Coast Trails)

Long-distance hikes, seaside towns, K-culture stops between trailheads. Clean infrastructure plus real leg-day travel.

  • Adventure
  • Culture
  • Nature
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est. €190 /day
Trail networks +2 Local tourism boards +2

Arctic & Lapland Finland

Northern Lights, frozen forests and cabins in the snow. Reindeers, husky trails and the softest type of winter fatigue.

  • Nature
  • Adventure
  • Chill
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est. €260 /day
Lapland tourism +2 Arctic lodges +2