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Whether you explore off-peak, go offbeat, travel green or love local, travel responsibly for an Unexpected Upgrade
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Discover the Wadden sea
Read more about: Discover the Wadden seaLeadA scenic detour from Amsterdam, Hamburg, or Copenhagen. -
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Savoring Limburg, Netherlands
Read more about: Savoring Limburg, NetherlandsLeadA taste of Dutch tradition. -
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Discover Thessaloniki’s food, history, and local life
Read more about: Discover Thessaloniki’s food, history, and local lifeLeadAn offbeat city break in Greece. -
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Enjoy a slow adventure in county Leitrim
Read more about: Enjoy a slow adventure in county LeitrimLeadIreland’s hidden heartlands. -
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Kayaking the Baltic – for free!
Read more about: Kayaking the Baltic – for free!LeadConnect with locals, improve the environment, and have a lasting experience. -
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Malta: a timeless Mediterranean escape
Read more about: Malta: a timeless Mediterranean escapeLeadAn island with timeless adventures... -
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Go offbeat for more adventure
Read more about: Go offbeat for more adventureLeadSwap the hotspots for hidden gems. -
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Embracing Germany’s carnival spirit like a local
Read more about: Embracing Germany’s carnival spirit like a localLeadStay where culture is created, not replicated. -
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Cycling the Atlantik Wall route in the Netherlands
Read more about: Cycling the Atlantik Wall route in the NetherlandsLeadOne of many Liberation Routes across Europe.
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Stunning foliage in Transylvania
Revealing a new side of Romania.
Read more about: Stunning foliage in Transylvania
Discover the Wadden sea
A scenic detour from Amsterdam, Hamburg, or Copenhagen.
Read more about: Discover the Wadden sea
Autumn in Rioja, Spain
Off-peak adventures through wine, food, and nature
Read more about: Autumn in Rioja, Spain
Go offbeat for more adventure
Swap the hotspots for hidden gems.
Read more about: Go offbeat for more adventure
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About the Unexpected Upgrade movement
Žrnovnica @ Ivan Šardi
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Žrnovnica, near the city of Split in Croatia.
The Unexpected Upgrade is a global movement inspiring travelers to discover how more responsible choices can make their journeys even more rewarding.
It’s not about giving up enjoyment. It’s about gaining something more. Whether it’s traveling off-peak, exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, choosing greener ways to get around, or supporting local businesses, small changes can lead to richer experiences and unexpected discoveries.
That’s the unexpected upgrade: a better travel experience for travelers, local communities, and the places we visit.