Secret World — Hidden Gems gives ChatGPT direct access to a curated catalog of 340,000+ lesser-known places and 750,000+ original photos worldwide.
Ask for hidden gems near any city, less touristy alternatives to famous landmarks ("I've seen the Colosseum — what am I missing nearby?"), or unusual places worth a small detour on a road trip. Every result is a real place with verified coordinates, an original photo and a source page on Secret World (sworld.co.uk).
The app is read-only and requires no account: it never asks for, stores or processes any personal data. Famous landmarks are filtered out by design — this app is only about the places most visitors miss.
How to use
- 1Add it in ChatGPT
Open Secret World — Hidden Gems in ChatGPT's Plugin directory (button above), select + to add it and sign in if asked.
- 2Use it in a chat
Type @ in the composer and pick Secret World — Hidden Gems, or start your message with its name. ChatGPT may also suggest it when it fits what you ask.
Things to ask
- “Find hidden gems near the Colosseum in Rome”
- “I've seen the Eiffel Tower — what unusual places nearby am I missing?”
- “Driving from Rome to Naples: anything unusual worth a 25 km detour?”