The Other Place: A New Way to Discover the World
There is a familiar pattern in modern travel.
The same places appear again and again — beautiful, iconic, endlessly photographed. Venice. Amalfi. Kyoto. Iceland. Destinations we have loved, recommended and returned to for years. And yet, increasingly, something feels different when we arrive. More crowded. More constrained. Less room to simply be.
At the same time, just beyond these well-trodden routes, extraordinary places remain overlooked — offering just as much beauty, culture and depth, but with space to breathe, connect and explore.
This tension is what led to the creation of The Other Place.
Why The Other Place Exists
Overtourism is no longer an abstract concept. It’s visible, measurable and felt — by travellers and local communities alike. Cities are introducing visitor caps. Natural sites are restricting access. Residents are pushing back against the pressures of unmanaged tourism. And travellers, particularly those seeking meaningful, well-designed experiences, are increasingly asking the same question:
Is there another way to do this?
The challenge is that discovering genuinely compelling alternatives requires time, research, local insight and an understanding of what makes a place feel right — not just look good on a map.
That’s where The Other Place comes in.
What Is The Other Place?
The Other Place is an AI-powered travel discovery app designed to help you explore thoughtful alternatives to the world’s most crowded destinations.
You simply enter a place you’re considering visiting — and the app suggests national or regional alternatives that offer a similar spirit, landscape or cultural richness, but with fewer crowds and a lighter footprint.
Think:
Planning the Amalfi Coast → discover Puglia’s quieter shoreline
Dreaming of Kyoto → explore Kanazawa’s preserved heritage
Considering Iceland → perhaps the Faroe Islands call instead
The aim isn’t to replace iconic destinations — they are iconic for a reason — but to open the door to places you may not have considered, yet might suit you even better.
Designed for Curious, Conscious Travellers
The Other Place is for travellers who value:
Discovery over duplication
Depth over tick-lists
Experience over exposure
It’s for those who enjoy the pleasure of going slightly off-script — and who want travel to feel enriching, not extractive.
The app is intentionally playful and intuitive. It’s designed to spark ideas, encourage curiosity and prompt conversations — with yourself, with travelling companions, or with me as your travel curator.
From App to Curated Journey
While The Other Place stands on its own as a discovery tool, it also reflects the way I already work with clients.
For years, my role has been about reading between the lines of a brief — understanding why someone wants to travel somewhere, not just where they think they want to go. Often, the most rewarding journeys emerge when we pause, reframe, and consider an alternative that aligns more closely with values, pace and intention.
The app brings that philosophy into a digital space — offering inspiration first, and curation when you’re ready to take things further.
A Different Kind of Exploration
The Other Place is not about avoiding the world’s great destinations. It’s about travelling with awareness, imagination and choice.
It’s an invitation to go deeper. To travel more thoughtfully. And to discover places that may just surprise you.
You can explore it now at: https://theotherplace.travelwithrebekah.com
I’d love to know where it takes you — and if it sparks a journey you hadn’t considered before.