One of the most famously beautiful countries in the world, Italy has thousands of kilometres of coastline and countless areas of stunning natural beauty. Although tourists flocks to its main beauty spots especially during the summer, it’s still possible to discover quiet resorts or just ones where the locals go if you look hard enough….
TRAVEL SNOBS
We’re all travel snobs here at GlobalGrasshopper but we mean that in a good way! We love visiting non-touristy destinations away from the crowds and discovering the best under-the-radar gems.
Here you can find a lot of guides of a less mainstream and a more boutique type of traveling from finding the most swish spots in Palmato to discovering quiet and unspoiled places away from the crowds in traditional tourist favorites such as Corfu, Crete, Tenerife, Ibizia, Cyprus, Mallorca and many more.
Spain on my mind – dreaming of Girona
I’ve always had a special fondness for the Catalonia region a place with an unrestrained love for the arts, festivals, and where the locals are seemingly very interested in living their best life. Most head to the region for the buzzing beauty Barcelona, but it was the smaller and much more laid back Girona that…
A boutique 48 hours in Palma for travel snobs
Ah Palma! The capital of that much loved sunny Balearic island which enjoys an envied setting on one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular bays. Its perfect size – not too big, not too small – balmy climate and rich heritage means that it’s a spot for those seeking….
12 of the most beautiful European under-the-radar destinations 2021
What better way to kick-start the new year than making some exciting travel plans? If you anything like us then you probably want to avoid somewhere swamped with tourists or over anglicised and head to somewhere to experience another culture… people, language, food and lifestyle. To help you choose we’ve collectively compiled a list of…
Tarragona – Spain’s beautiful under-the-radar city
Last October, when the temperature was in the last throes of a typical long Mediterranean summer, Scott Balaam from our team embarked on a whirlwind tour of Spain exploring four cities by train in four days, one of these cities was Tarragona, a small but beautiful coastal city long overshadowed by Barcelona, its more famous neighbour. Here’s…
Bradenton – Florida’s Lesser-Known Gem
When people think of Florida, they may immediately picture Disney World or Miami. After all, these places are full of fun activities, sunshine, and palm trees, which most visitors look for when taking a trip to The Sunshine State. The downside? Everyone else is thinking the same thing, too. Fortunately, Florida is full of lesser-known…
A beautiful stay in Gozo with Pellik Villas
I hadn’t heard too much about Gozo before venturing there after spending a week in Malta. In a number ways, Malta’s smaller archipelago neighbour offers the perfect antidote to the hectic pace and rapid overdevelopment of the main island. Crossing shimmering clear blue waters via a ferry ride, the time spent on the boat was…
Unspoilt places to visit in Wales for travel snobs
Wales is a country of contrasts from its unsurpassable landscapes and mountains to its great industrial heritage. Many who have visited Wales will no doubt have seen the better-known tourist attractions including the well-visited coastal resorts but Wales has so much more to offer! Whether you are planning a weekend getaway over the coming months…
How to spend a boutique 48 hours in Regensburg Christmas (inc.video)
Although Bavaria lives up to all its wonderful cliches of lederhosen, dirndls and of course its beer-supping, thigh-slappingly jolly festivals, the Southeastern state in Germany Bavaria offers much more than just a fine place to get drunk. It’s a place where pristinely glossy landscapes are punctuated with story-book castles, traditional churches and neat and medieval…
Top 25 unspoilt places to visit in Crete for travel snobs
Greece’s largest island has quickly developed a reputation as a party island with crowds of revellers in the busier resorts looking for the next shot of ouzo, but you shouldn’t let that put you off visiting this sun soaked island. Crete is filled with fine beaches, ancient treasures, dreamy villages….
Unspoilt places to visit in Pakistan for travel snobs
Pakistan is my favorite country in the world. Its landscapes-which include many of the world’s highest mountains- are divine, its food delicious, its culture vibrant with centuries’ of history, and its people some of the most hospitable in the world. While the media has painted this beautiful country in a very negative light, the reality…
Unspoilt places to visit in Kefalonia for travel snobs
Kefalonia is a beautiful Greek island with many tourist spots. It has stunning blue oceans, diverse beaches, and absolute picture-perfect scenery as well as traditional rich Greek cultural hotspots. Kefalonia is a slow-placed and tranquil island, with very few high rise hotels and the peacefulness allows you to experience the authentic Greek way of life. …