I booked an Airbnb in a Swiss village to save money while backpacking Europe for 2 weeks. It ended up being my favorite destination.

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A couple smiles in front of a grassy field with a path leading to homes and mountains in the background. The sky is blue with clouds
Business Insider's reporter traveled to six European cities, and her favorite destination was a small town outside of Zurich, Switzerland.

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I visited friends in a small town in Maine and found a hidden gem I'd travel to again and again

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The author visited visited Belfast, Maine.

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

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Left: Vibrant Sunrise over Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica Right: People walk on a narrow street lined with old buildings in Montreal
Travel host Samantha Brown shared her favorite underrated destinations.

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