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5 Secret Tips for European Destinations

  • by Dave Brett
5 Secret Tips for European Destinations, Geeky Travel Guides from Hostelgeeks

It is not a secret anymore travelling can enrich your life on so many levels and Hostelgeeks is here to tell you why.

Whether you love to explore the dark, narrowed streets of Marrakesh, to taste the best sushi in Tokyo with the help of your new Couchsurfing buddy, or simply love to volunteer at an animal farm somewhere in Africa.

The annoying part of travelling through Europe?

However, have you ever tried to find the best gelato in Rome just by walking around? Especially in these big, well-visited cities it is unfortunately very likely to end up in a tourist spot, paying way too much for something you would/ could have enjoyed better at a different place – just if you would have known better.

This is why most people love to meet an old friend in the destination, meet someone from Couchsurfing, or try to get local recommendations before travelling.

We at Hostelgeeks tried to go the other way. We do not want to take the exploring part from you – but we love to share with you our top secret tips for many destinations around Europe and the world.

All tips are contributed by locals, our 5 Star Hostel, and expats who actually lived in the city and enjoyed its beauty longer than just a few days.

Therefore, we are proud to present you our geeky guides are 100% authentic and local – by friends for friends!

Hidden gems all over Europe – the Geeky Guide

I am sure you will do your research when you travel to Paris for instance. You want to visit Eifel Tower, enter the Louvre, and get lost in Montmartre, right?! There is no point for us telling you that this is indeed something worth it to do. Go for it, do it, enjoy it! But then there comes the part you want to discover something unique, right?

We keep it simple for you! We show you 5 unique and secret tips with every geeky guide. And sometimes we cannot resist, and have to give you another geeky recommendation or two.

We always try to give great recommendations on places, activities, and food locals enjoy, and are different from other travel guides. This can be a small, hidden café, some special spot like a beautiful view to the city skyline, or where to get some super delicious local food (for example the most incredible Pizza in Rome) for a local price.

5 Hidden Gems for Oporto – for free and unique

Porto is still a hidden gem as a destination itself. The city in the north of Portugal is famous for its port wine, delicious food, and beautiful old city right at the rivers bench of Douro.

We collected here as well 5 secret tips for Porto including the most beautiful beach around Porto, a vegetarian restaurant, of course a comfortable lounge for having a wine, and 2 more unique tips.

You can download the Geeky Guide Porto here (By clicking on the image):

5 Secret Tips for Copenhagen

When you are travelling to Copenhagen, make sure you get the most out of your time. Discover a tiny bistro with a cute history to have brunch, a cozy café turning into a cocktail bar at night, and 3 more secret tips.

Here you can get the Geeky Guide Copenhagen (Click on image):

About Hostelgeeks

Hostelgeeks awards officially Hostels to become 5 Star Hostel based on transparent criteria such as sustainability, eco-friendly installations, design, uniqueness, social vibes, and staff.

Furthermore Hostelgeeks offers the Geeky Travel Guides for travellers looking for hidden gems, and unique short travel stories. Jump over to Hostelgeeks to read more.

— Dave Brett

Travelling the world, one adventure at a time. Follow the UK's leading solo adventure travel blogger, Dave Brett on his travels around the world. An Adventure travel blog that features travel tips and advice, inspirational stories, travel videos and travel photography that will help you inspire and plan your next trip abroad.

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