I booked Airbnbs in small towns while backpacking Europe and found 2 hidden-gem destinations I'd never heard of

A Business Insider reporter discovered two hidden-gem towns, Neustrelitz in Germany and Roggwil in Switzerland, by booking budget-friendly Airbnbs in suburban areas during a 2022 backpacking trip through six European cities. The unexpected stays offered quiet, tourist-free experiences contrasting with bustling urban destinations.