We Visited 25 PLACES IN EUROPE in One Year. We ranked them BEST to WORST.

We Visited 25 PLACES IN EUROPE in One Year. We ranked them BEST to WORST.

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We visited 25 places across Europe in one year — and in this video, we’re ranking them BEST to WORST.

Not based on hype.
Not based on Instagram popularity.
But on what it’s actually like to be there.

From famous cities that didn’t live up to expectations, to hidden gems in Europe we’d go back to in a heartbeat, this is our most honest ranking of European places yet.

We’re sharing:
- Overrated cities in Europe that surprised us (and not in a good way)
- Truly underrated European destinations most travelers skip
- Less crowded European cities that still feel authentic

Places that are perfect if you want to explore Europe without crowds.

What makes a city worth visiting beyond pretty photos

If you’re looking for:
- Off the beaten path Europe
- Quiet European destinations
- Uncrowded cities in Europe

Or alternatives to the same over-touristed European cities…

This video is for you.

We’ve spent more than two years traveling across Europe, and this ranking reflects real experiences — not travel brochure promises. Some places lived up to the hype. Some absolutely didn’t. And a few completely surprised us.
Whether you’re planning a future trip, considering longer stays, or just love discovering alternative European cities, we hope this helps you travel Europe more intentionally — and enjoy it more.

👇 Let us know in the comments:
Which European city do you think is overrated… and which one is criminally underrated?

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Want to take a deep dive into some of the destinations we mentioned in this video? Watch these videos.

Visit Slovenia:
https://youtu.be/jWIdGU7GLck?list=PLlTY5kSoruZC2O0tN1fYYlG5XAKp71nYA

Visit Montenegro:
https://youtu.be/ZTtU5dipFZA?list=PLlTY5kSoruZC2O0tN1fYYlG5XAKp71nYA

Is Croatia the Next Portugal?
https://youtu.be/BRIiiUEzQe4?list=PLlTY5kSoruZC2O0tN1fYYlG5XAKp71nYA

10-Day Andalusia Road Trip:
https://youtu.be/bmc1jWclAeo?list=PLlTY5kSoruZC2O0tN1fYYlG5XAKp71nYA

Visit Copenhagen:
https://youtu.be/NyGRXNpiy6Y?list=PLlTY5kSoruZC2O0tN1fYYlG5XAKp71nYA

Visit Ghent and Bruges (Christmas Markets):
https://youtu.be/stt1U1c8BNY?list=PLlTY5kSoruZC2O0tN1fYYlG5XAKp71nYA

The hotel we stayed at in Cadiz, Spain (highly recommend) is Aurea Casa Palacio Sagasta: https://www.eurostarshotels.co.uk/aurea-casa-palacio-sagasta.html