To add new experiences to your bucket list, hidden gems around the world may be worth adding to your next vacation. Even in popular tourist destinations, many lesser-known landmarks await discovery by travelers looking for something a little off the beaten path.
From secluded beaches to delicious restaurants, it's a refreshing escape from the crowded tourist areas. Check out his four suggestions from frequent travelers.
Shrinks Office Bar – Prague
@aroundteatlas One of the coolest things to do in Prague! This bar is definitely worth a visit. #travel #prague #coolbar #hiddengems #traveltiktok #blacktiktok #thingstodo #fyp ♬ Stranger Things – Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein
London-based TikTok user @aroundtheatlas is on a mission to explore the Earth “bit by bit,” according to her bio. She shares must-do activities and must-visit places during her travels. In 2023, she posted a video about her anonymous Prague bar called “The Shrink's Office.”
The speakeasy-style bar utilizes psychoanalysis and a wordless menu to delight guests with unique and flavorful drinks. According to TikTok users, the bar shows guests a series of art pieces and takes note of which ones appeal to them the most. The bartender then uses that information to make a drink for the guest.
The second part of the menu offers guests the scent of different perfumes. According to the TikToker, the scent that stood out most to guests determined which drinks were served. She said the experience was a “10 out of 10” and she suggested the bar as a must-do in Prague.
The Graduate Hotel – Nashville, Tennessee
Daisy Miles is a travel content creator who shares her solo and group travel experiences through Instagram and TikTok. One of her hidden gems that she suggests people add to their bucket list is The Graduate Hotel. Miles previously visited stores in Nashville and Tuscon, Arizona.
The Grade Hotel brand is a collection of unique hotels designed with nostalgia and pop culture in mind. She told Travel Noire that the hotel's branding is “very nice” and that each location has its own theme. Miles enjoyed both stays, and she said she plans to add other graduate school locations to her list.
Yours Truly Hotel – Washington DC
If you're going to @_domyenn you have to check out Yours Truly DC #travel #traveltiktok #washingtondc #dmv #blackgirlswhotravel #momswhotravel #fyp ♬ Storytelling – Adriel
According to TikTok user @chadiea_'s profile, she works online to help moms find balance between family and personal adventures. On her account, she shares things like things to do and her life as a mother.
In a video last year, she shared hotel recommendations that she described as hidden gems. Called Yours Truly DC, it's a boutique hotel in the city's West End. The hotel has a full bar, restaurant and deli and features modern décor.
“It didn't disappoint,” she said of the hotel's standard king room.
Dexter’s Restaurant – Grenada
Ashley Creft is a frequently traveled group travel planner who recommends a visit to Grenada to travelers interested in the Caribbean. She told Travel Noire that the country's culture and relaxed pace are the secret to great travel.
One of the hidden gems she recommended in Grenada is an upscale restaurant called Dexter's Restaurant. The restaurant serves Kaiseki cuisine with a menu that changes every time, offering a new experience every time you visit. Kuft said the food was delicious, well presented and reflected the unique flavors of the island. She also said the Black-owned restaurant “feels like home.”
