It wasn’t easy when it came to picking my favourite hidden gems of 2014 but here are my top highlights of the year that I’d like to share.

A holiday in Montenegro? Forget touristy Bar or Budva. The gem of the Adriatic, The Bay of Kotor, is bursting with Montenegro’s hidden gems.

Winner of best cafe in the Netherlands 2012, Sjinkerij de Bobbel Maastricht is a great place to get a flavour of what Maastricht has to offer

Drink great coffee, buy vintage furniture and enjoy a relaxed vibe at The Montage Forest Hill London, SE23’s newest cafe and art gallery.

Discover some of the UK’s best beaches, plus get the chance to see seals up close and personal, just some of the Norfolk coast hidden gems.