7 unexpected travel destinations across the G7 nations

The G7 nations — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US — the usual top tourist spots include Paris, Rome, Tokyo, London, New York. Here is a twist for all those who care to go beneath the glossy brochure cover, and find the treasure trove of offbeat, delightful, and downright surprising destinations waiting to be explored. Here are some of those best places that one can bookmark

Tofino is a laid-back surf town nestled on Vancouver Island. Rainforests, hot springs, whale watching, and some of the best fish tacos north of Mexico. Visit for the incredible waves, and enjoy the soul-soothing silence.

Forget the Eiffel Tower and fall head over heels for this clifftop village that seems to come alive from a fantasy novel. Rocamadour is all medieval charm and holy legends — a vertical town built into a limestone gorge, with shrines, stairways, and stories galore.

You may not know Görlitz, but Hollywood sure does — it's been the backdrop for The Grand Budapest Hotel and Inglourious Basterds. This eastern German gem boasts perfectly preserved architecture and not a tourist mob in sight. It's like time travel, minus the crowd.

Rome’s great, but have you seen Italy’s fairytale side? Alberobello is famous for its whimsical trulli — whitewashed stone huts with conical roofs. It’s like hobbits have been designed for this UNESCO World Heritage town.

An island filled with contemporary art museums, pumpkin sculptures, and minimalist architecture? Welcome to Naoshima, Japan’s best-kept art-lover’s secret. It’s equal parts Zen and zany — perfect for travelers who want their Instagram feed to be busy.

This might just be the UK’s strangest village, but you will love it for sure. Built in the style of an Italian Riviera town, Portmeirion feels like Amalfi met Alice in Wonderland. Bright colors, surreal architecture, and peacocks wandering the gardens — it’s eccentric Britain at its finest.

Don’t let the cowboy setting fool you, Marfa is one place where minimalist art meets desert weirdness. Famous for the mysterious "Marfa Lights" and giant outdoor installations, this tiny town is a magnet for artists, hipsters, and UFO hunters alike.
So next time you're mapping your G7 grand tour, ditch the predictable and embrace the peculiar. The world’s economic giants have a quirky side — and it’s waiting to be discovered.