As the curtain closes on 2024, the savvy traveler seeks experiences that veer delightfully off the beaten path. In a world where mass tourism has homogenized many destinations, these four niche travel spots across the United States promise to captivate the curious explorer, delivering a genuine sense of discovery and wonder.
1. Basque Country, Nevada: A Cultural Oasis
Rebecca, a traveler from San Francisco, sought authenticity and found it in Basque Country, Nevada. “Stepping into Elko felt like entering another world,” she recalls. The family-owned boarding houses, or Euskal Etxeak, offered a taste of Basque traditions.
