The least-visited countries on each continent
Go truly off the beaten track with one rarely-visited gem plus three other suggestions per region
It appears there’s almost no such thing as “undiscovered” any more, with more people posting selfies from deserted beaches and spiraling mountaintops than ever before. Here, however, is our guide to how you can still surprise the next person who asks where you’re going on holiday.
Europe: Moldova
Sunrise at Old Orhei Monastery in Moldova Shutterstock
Landlocked between Ukraine and Romania is Moldova, a place that’s shedding its slightly bleak, post-Soviet reputation, and becoming more well-known for its wonderful scenery, excellent wine, and the culture and nightlife of its capital, Chişinău.