Summer Travel Picks: Undercrowded Hotspots and Affordable Belgium Getaway

Travel experts highlighted a range of under‑crowded destinations for July 2026, recommending places where tourists can avoid mass‑tourist pressure. Options include Canada’s Rocky‑Mountain parks and the Calgary Stampede, Italy’s quieter Apulia region, Slovenia’s forested Soča valley, Montenegro’s Adriatic‑mountain mix, Norway’s long‑day fjords and wild‑camping sites, and the British Crown Dependency of Jersey for UK travelers.

A separate guide promoted Belgium as a budget‑friendly alternative to long‑haul flights. The city of Liège can be reached from German towns such as Aachen in under half an hour by train, and visitors can explore attractions like the Calatrava‑designed station roof, the 375‑step Montagne de Bueren, the medieval citadel, and nearby natural areas such as the High Fens and the Spa town in the Ardennes. Free downloadable travel‑tips PDFs list seven inexpensive Belgian destinations suitable for short summer trips.