The top hidden-gem destinations to visit alone, according to a full-time solo traveler who's been to 43 countries
Solo traveler Claire Sturzaker said Zaragoza and Bilbao are underrated alternatives to Barcelona in Spain.
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- Claire Sturzaker shared the most underrated travel destinations she's visited.
- Sturzaker, a full-time solo traveler, has been to 43 countries and documents her trips online.
- She seeks destinations with rich cultures, delicious foods, walkable centers, and friendly locals.
With 43 countries under her belt, Claire Sturzaker has backpacked through a range of destinations, from the Americas to Europe and Australia.
The full-time solo traveler documents her adventures on her blog, Tales of a Backpacker.
When exploring new cities and countries by herself, Sturzaker looks for places with rich histories, delicious foods, walkable neighborhoods, awe-inspiring architecture, and nice people to talk to.
Business Insider asked Sturzaker to share the most underrated cities she's visited, as overtourism harms tourist hot spots that weren't built to serve millions, like Venice and Barcelona.
In these hidden-gem destinations, Sturzaker had unique experiences with fewer crowds.