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1. Camping with Bedouins in Wadi Rum, Jordan
The desert of Wadi Rum covers an extensive area in Jordan, but few travelers make it here. Peculiar rock formations, red-rose sand and roaming Bedouins makes exploring this unique spot quite an unforgettable experience.
Deep in the Wadi Rum desert, you can sleep under the stars in Bedouin tents, with hosts who serve up authentic Jordanian food and tell tales of growing up in the desert. Imagine a warm fireplace, chilling desert wind and sweet Arabic tea brewing a magical concoction like no other.
2. Chong Krea Floating School, Cambodia
People from near and far come to Siem Reap to visit the famed Angkor Wat. But besides the world-known ancient site, there’s a little secret I uncovered in the outskirts of Siem Reap, where the Tonle Sap Lake lies. Home to a unique floating village, almost everything can be found floating on the waters.
During a trip through the floating village of Chong Krea, I boarded a floating school, got to meet the children and learned about their lives. It’s an emotional trip, but as a visiting traveler, you rarely get the chance to get this close to the rural communities. I highly recommend this genuine experience.
3. Mountain towns of Alpujarras, Southern Spain
Few tourists know of these white-washed villages hidden in the mountains of Sierra Nevada in Southern Spain. An hour’s drive away from Granada, over 30 traditional villages are scattered over the Alpujarras. Preserving age-old architecture styles and countryside charm, these little towns exude natural beauty and thick Spanish history.
Wander through the narrow alleys and you might bump into friendly locals or herds of sheep. These days, the Alpujarras is becoming a hippie’s hangout, where many nomads are setting up shop here. Some of my favourite villages include Capileira and Pitres.
Many of the beautiful white-washed houses are timeshare rentals that can be hired for a week or two. For those with ample time to slowly soak in the atmosphere here, rent a timeshare to truly indulge in what the Alpujarras has to offer.
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They all look like wonderful places to visit – thanks for letting us in on the secret!!
I like your list!!
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It looks like you've had some interesting travel experiences. I myself have seen some of the more out of the way places in Southern Spain, and I can say that it was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed your list because I like to visit areas that other travelers often miss.
Some very special secrets here, thanks for sharing!
I also camped in the desert with bedouins, but in Egypt – it was an amazing experience!!
I love the floating school!
Wow, I would LOVE to go to Jordan, it's definitely on top of my travel list.
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Whoa, those sure look like some cool places to travel to. Thanks for posting them!
-Jack
I am also in the desert bedouins, Egypt-it is an amazing experience!
I love floating school!
I would love to go Mountain towns of Alpujarras, Southern Spain. Seems like a nice place to have a vacation.
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Lovel places Nellie… though they are no longer secrets
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I love reading articles like this cause I can always dream. And I was struck by the mention at the end of renting a timeshare – I never knew you could do that. It's a great idea. Thanks for the great article.