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A travel expert who has been to more than 90 countries says these are the best under-the-radar destinations

Joey HaddenJun 29, 2024, 17:51 IST

Travel host Samantha Brown shared her favorite underrated destinations. Bkamprath/Getty Images, Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Samantha Brown shared three underrated travel destinations to avoid crowds.
Brown has visited over 90 countries in her 20-year career as a seasoned travel host.

From Europe and Asia to South America and Australia, Samantha Brown has been to more than 90 countries around the world.

The Emmy-award-winning travel host of the PBS show "Samantha Brown's Places to Love" takes viewers across the globe to share what it's like to experience different cultures.

She's been hosting travel shows on various networks for 25 years, including Travel Channel's "Great Vacation Homes."

In a recent conversation with Business Insider, Brown highlighted three underrated destinations that will wow you without the crowds.

Darwin is an underrated destination in Australia.

Darwin, Australia, is at the top of the Northern Territory.Google Maps

The surrounding national parks may make you feel as if you're on another planet.

Striking scenes at Mary River and Litchfield National Parks.Ted Mead/Getty Images, Manfred Gottschalk/Getty Images

If you can't get to Europe, take a trip to Montreal.

Montreal is in southern Quebec.Google Maps

The French-Canadian city feels like Paris, according to Brown.

Historic architecture in Montreal.Joey Hadden/Business Insider

Costa Rica may not seem like a hidden gem, but it is during the rainy season.

Costa Rica is in Central America.Google Maps

Many tourists don't know that the rain clears up midseason for July.

A Costa Rican sunset on the coast.Bkamprath/Getty Images

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