#secretspots

[davidwfloydart]

Always open for the lord… 800 years ago at All Saints Church in Hereford, England, a skillful carpenter carved this gentleman high up in the dark roof where nobody could see 👀 #allsaintschurch #herefordengland #openhouse #carvingwood #carpentry #catpenter #secretspots #artwork #woodcarvingdesign (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWgojukhfmo9PA3NMhOal5Fd2ZuVLJRJr23t9k0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[thetrillgoddess0604]

~ The Gatlinburg Trip, 3-5-19.  There are numerous spots to stop at along the way in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. So many places to sit and watch the water flow or listen to the animals making noise. It’s a very peaceful & serene area. We stopped almost every day at this same exact spot. It was my favorite spot that we found by ourselves besides the waterfall that we found after our trip to Laurel falls. Oddly enough, there’s a small set of stairs that leads to this little stream, but they’re mainly covered with dirt and grass, so you can’t tell it’s there unless you’re exploring. Still so much to explore in the park. 

[kstr0]

The beauty of it🖤 . . . . . . #hikes #sausalito #nature #sundayfunday #feedyoursoul #dandelion #marincounty #secretspots #perfection #freedom #killedit #minihike #caliliving #explore #outdoors #pictureperfect #beauty #grateful #goodvibesonly (at Sausalito, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BodZS5BBvMp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1eup0w53fvsdd

[letsgo-foranadventure]

[mytd]

Sometimes & somewhere... #surf #surfing #surfer #waves #secretspot #secretspots #wintersession #coldwater #coldwatersurf #surfphotography #surfphoto #cotentin #cestbeaulamanche

[wolf-pusssy]

In a place just outside of Sedona, AZ.

[budgetboundless]

Wander Without Wallet Wounds & Where the Crowds Aren’t

Remember when "budget travel" meant surviving on gas station snacks and accidentally booking a "hotel" that was actually a goat shed? 🐐✈️ Yeah, me too. Until I discovered how to laugh my way through hidden villages, bizarrely cheap adventures, and countries where my money didn’t vanish faster than my Wi-Fi signal.

My "Trip" Company Cheat Codes (Shhh...):

1️⃣ BUDGET BLACK BELT: I used to think "affordable travel" meant eating 3-packs of ramen in a hostel bunk bed. Then I tried Trip's "Secret Stash" deals. Example: I explored Albania’s beaches (€30/night seaside huts?!) and ate fresh seafood feasts for less than my Netflix subscription. 🍜💰 Their AI scours for prices that make your wallet happy-cry.

2️⃣ HIDDEN GEMS YOUR INSTA HASN’T SEEN: Tired of crowds? Me too. Trip’s "Offbeat Radar" feature sent me to:

Slovenia’s Lake Bled... but the secret cave castle behind it (zero tourists, all dragons 🐉... fine, zero dragons).

Georgia’s (the country!) wine caves where locals toast you like family. No influencers. Just you and that "wait, is this real?" vibe.

3️⃣ BEST THING TO DO? WHATEVER WON’T BORE YOU: Instead of "must-see" lists written by someone who hates fun, Trip’s app suggests gems like:

Cemetery parties in New Orleans (yes, with jazz bands).

Free waterfall hikes in Bosnia (pack a swimsuit, not cash). Saved my sanity from "top 10 trap" syndrome.

4️⃣ FUNNY TRAVEL FU: I once tried to order "spicy soup" in rural Thailand and got a bowl of literal fire 🌶️🔥. Trip’s real-time translator saved me from becoming a meme. Their community tips also warned me: "Don’t high-five monks in Myanmar" (true story).

5️⃣ BEST COUNTRIES YOUR FRIENDS HAVEN’T BRAINWASHED YOU ABOUT:

Montenegro (like Croatia’s cheaper, wilder cousin).

Malawi (lakes so blue they’ll ruin your phone gallery).

Romania (Dracula’s castle + $5 gourmet dinners). All booked via Trip’s "Underrated Destinations" filter.

Why This Isn’t a Sales Pitch (But a Lifeline):

I’m just a clumsy human who got tired of:

Overpaying for "iconic" spots (cough Paris $20 croissants cough).

Stressing over planning (Trip’s AI built my 10-day Portugal itinerary in 3 mins).

FOMO on cool stuff because Google’s 10th page is a black hole.

P.S. I used Trip’s "Price Freeze" hack when flights spiked—saved $200 while napping. Genius or witchcraft? You decide.

[wanderspotlight]

Tropical Bliss: 13 Hidden Beaches You Must Visit for the Ultimate Escape

Discover 13 hidden beaches for the ultimate escape, featuring serene sands, tropical getaways, and secluded oceanfront havens worldwide. Read the full article