If you want to visit a country that is still a hidden gem (yes, they do exist in Europe), go to Slovenia. Overshadowed by its neighbors — Italy, Croatia and Austria
Perhaps because of their proximity to Scandinavia, people tend to assume that the Baltics are also expensive. But these former Soviet countries are more affordable than you'd think.
Anyone who's been to Budapest wonders why Hungary isn't a more popular destination. Split by the Danube River, the capital is one of Europe's most beautiful (and most unique) cities
One of the least-visited countries in the continent, Belarus is often overlooked, perhaps because of its proximity to conflict-ridden Russia and Ukraine.
Romania is mostly known to outsiders for a fictional character made up by a British man who never set foot in the country.
Landlocked but for a tiny strip of land along the Adriatic Sea, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still followed by the reputation of its violent wars that took place during the turn of the century.
This spot alone is worth buying tickets to Bulgaria, as you'll get to walk along streets and see amphitheaters that have been around for thousands of years
But in the spirit of not gatekeeping gorgeous places, we'll share that Albania is a country that has it all: ski resorts in the Albanian Alps, beach towns along the Adriatic Sea