8 Best Hidden Gems In The World To Bookmark For 2025

1. Choquequirao, Peru

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2. Gjirokastër, Albania

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3. Socotra, Yemen

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4. Lofoten Islands, Norway

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5. Huacachina, Peru

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6. Faroe Islands, Denmark

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7. Kep, Cambodia

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8. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

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