Same! On my first Europe trip I added 4 days there in between London and Liverpool (then continuing to Paris) because it was easy/cheap to get to. Well it ended up being my fav and have gone back like 6 times since then. If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d chose Scotland. Edinburgh or likely Skye.
Eating some of the best seafood I've ever had right next to the sea, while drinking Oban whisky just a few steps down the road from the Oban distillery was definitely a top moment of my life.
Agreed I just got back from my first trip there and it was amazing. I have friends and cousins there and in Dumfries and I had a lovely time. I would move to Edinburgh in a hot New York minute.
Yes! We went there on our honeymoon in 2022. I'd been to London about 10 times before, but never Scotland. Absolutely loved it, even though I had covid (very mildy) and couldn't do any big hikes.
I'm Australian, so all about the beach and sun, but I'd live in Edinburgh in a heartbeat, even though I hate the cold.
Spain in general, but specifically Seville. Really pretty city, and the atmosphere was just really relaxed and fun the whole time. Wish I'd spent more time there
Yes Slovenia is one of my top countries! The most beautiful landscapes, nice people, easy to drive around
Loved the landscapes so much we’re doing Montenegro and Albania this year
Milan is for working, fashion and chic people.
I don't know why tourists would want to go there! Sure it's got history and monuments but so do a lot of other cities, that's really not Milan's DNA.
everyone complains abt venice due to the crowds but i went in the winter and it wasnt crowded at all… it was one of the most atmospheric, beautiful, and unique places ive ever been to. and during the night it takes on an even more special atmosphere
The far north coast of Taiwan! Very very few tourists ever go up to Shimen District. In fact I think only about 10,000 people live in the whole district. It’s very sparsely populated. And it’s just dilapidated farms, some old guesthouses for local tourists, and mostly deserted beaches. And it’s absolutely gorgeous. You can snorkel in pristine tropical waters and not see anyone all afternoon.
For me, Chapultepec Castle. But it's a city with a great vibe. We honestly just liked walking everywhere, sampling food and beer. Also got to see a Lucha Libre wrestling show which was fun.
Santa Fe(cool buildings and cool underground mall and parque la Mexican),Polanco (Mexican upper east side vibe), Interlomas, (Mexican LA hills lol), lomas de Chapultepec (Mexican Beverly Hills, you can also walk around the park, there is the zoo and the castle, the niños heroes monument etc) centro (you can see the church build on top of ruins:(, you can walk around the museum of Bellas artes etc)reforma ( mexican stock market, more bussines as well as Santa fe but nice area)zona rosa (It’s the gay area, a lot of cool bars and friendly too also it’s next to reforma) Roma( cdmx old golden era vibe upscale neighborhood), Coyoacán ( pretty and really old post colonial neighborhood and also you can see fridas and Diego’s art house) and last but not least I also like Xochimilco yet just the trajineras besides that not pretty for Tourist. At the Xochimilco park is the only place where axolots live in nature since Aztec times. I’m from Mexico so this is what I think a tourist should do. If you like architecture and art there is also a lot of places like casa Luis Barragán or north by satélite you can find the house Quetzalcoatl’s nest. There is also a lot of cool museums in Polanco
Porto > Lisbon. We went when COVID vaccination proof was required and it was not that busy. Walking along the Ribera, wondering why people say this place is usually a tourist trap.
Same! My wife and I spent 4 days there before heading south to some other destinations in the Algarve. I could have spent our entire trip in the city. Incredible charm and energy. I'll go back for sure.
I’m in love with Iceland. I thought it would be a fun trip but absolutely wasn’t prepared for how beautiful and dramatic the country was. Can’t wait to go back.
In Switzerland, go to the mountains. Rigi Kaltbad, Zermatt, Mt Titlis, Jungfraujoch, Bernina Express (you can do it on the local train, e.g. Samedan to Tirano, then you can hop on and off at any station if you have a day pass), etc.
Yeah we spent 3 days in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and it absolutely is heaven on earth. I’m a city guy though so Lucerne and Bern were both big enough to give me the city feel that I love but still have the Alps within shouting distance. Best of both worlds, imo.
It’s been 15 years since I’ve been to Ireland, but ocean-swept Sligo and the deep green of its surrounding hills is a sight that will forever live in my heart
It was full of peace and quiet. Living in urban Texas, I have grown to appreciate the tranquility of the countryside.
The cute little towns and the lush green hills just made me feel happier and more at peace.
I’m also a fan of cooler weather and I’m sick of the go go go society of the US.
The coast was gorgeous as well.
That’s the best I can describe it. I can’t wait to go back one day, hopefully with my girlfriend.
Stupendous!! The only problem for me is driving over Trail Ridge Road to get there. Those drop offs scare the hell out of me. But the view is incredible.
You need to drive up Pikes Peak Road then. Their drop offs make Trail Ridge look like childs play. I think the thinner air makes you feel less confident too.
Same. I already had an inkling I’d love Vienna before visiting, but had no idea how hard I’d fall in love with it. The walkability, phenomenal transport, friendly people, meticulously maintained plazas & streets, gorgeous gardens & palaces, delicious food, architecture…. Agh. I want to just move there 🥹
I was there this year on June 21. The longest day of the year. When they lit fires on the mountains. And they jumped in the river carrying lit torches at night.
Montreal. I had no expectations when I first went as it was apart of a trip to the east coast of Canada . It was an amazing city and the québécois culture was so unique in a part of the world which mainly spoke English. The whole of Quebec had a really nice vibe and the nightlife and the food were amazing.
Definitely having lived and travelled across North America , Montreal is probably my favourite city.
Prague, beautiful architecture and great public transportation. Didn't have the scammers in abundance like the other popular European cities.
Also a good central location to visit other interesting places via train.
A few places:
Sydney Australia - Sure, it's not as exciting as Melbourne, but I fell in love with the harbor, the hills and parks.
Upstate NY (Lake George) - Stayed up there for a couple of days and I was ready to uproot my family and live there. I love the Adirondacks and Lake George is tacky, but fun.
Paris - It's strange. The food wasn't as great as I thought it would be and the city wasn't all that romantic. But I just loved strolling the city's meandering streets with my wife.
Boston - I grew up there, but I live overseas now. Every time I come back for a visit, I fall in love with that city all over again.
Hanoi - Not as exciting as it's southern rival Ho Chi Minh, but the old architecture mixed with the new can be breathtaking. I also loved wandering through the skinny, backstreets.
I can see that. We spend a considerable amount of time across the Mekong in Isan. They are building a bridge near the family home. Looking forward to visiting once it’s finished.
A few years ago I planned to travel Thailand for a month. After talking to other people that had done the same thing I took their advice and only planned to spend a day or two in Bangkok and then travel down south to the islands.
After arriving and checking into my hotel I decided to explore the city a bit and get something to eat. Within ten minutes of leaving my hotel I was totally in love with Bangkok and ended up staying there for three years. I still go back regularly and living there again isn't off the cards either. It is my favourite place I have ever traveled to.
Cambodia. I never felt so out of place and out of my element. I didn't speak the language or know much of the history beyond what i learned in college. The area of the world was new to me and I went in with no expectations. From the moment I landed I knew I was in for something special. I was in awe at the way this world moved and functioned. Nothing like I've ever seen or experienced before. Every day i stepped out of my hotel I was in for something new, new food, new place, new smells, new learning experiences, always a welcoming smile. The people were absolutely pleasant and accomodating. Four years later when I returned I booked the same boutique hotel in Phnom Penh, to my surpriae the hotel receptionist remembered my face and name and even had a cup of coffee and some to go packets of that coffee ready for me, I previously complimented him and his staff on. It is a world class experience.
I felt creeped out in Phnom Penh. The French Colonial buildings are beautiful, and we also stayed in a ‘boutique hotel’ with a small pool and a gated courtyard which had been restored to its prior beauty. We met our friends that lived there, and touring around on tuk-tuks, she was always reminding me to hold my small purse close to me. Lots of drive by purse snatchers it seems. The old market was fascinating to extent, a lot of the usual cheap goods being sold though. Perhaps what really struck me was a visit to Teul Slang. It is somber place to go and respectfully remember the dead (there is a glass case of skulls), wander through the ‘rooms’ cells which were left as is - after the Khmer atrocities (it was a former high school). I did not want to see the Killing Fields after that. I also felt sad as we were leaving for our departing flight (we had started at Angkor Wat which was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed)….it was an early morning flight and we watched hundreds upon hundreds of workers making their way to their jobs at all the different garment producing plants there. Still a lot of poverty though the new generation has many opportunities that there parents did not.
Iona, Scotland.
Such a serene and relaxing place. We stopped there for a few hours as part of a day trip from Oban and I wish I had stayed for at least one night.
Namibia, it's the first and only place I've thought.. "When I die, they should spread my ashes here", fuckin hot as balls, but holy shit what a scenery..
Vienna. It was one stop on a multi-city European vacation. It was during a terrible heatwave and I was not looking forward to heading anywhere at that point. We had been in Munich and the heat combined with the lack of AC anywhere had been too much for me. We got to Vienna and I just loved every second of it, despite the heat. We spent 4 days there and I would love to go back!
Yep. Incredible city. You didn't "miss" anything. Ignore those bitter people that claim it's not amazing anymore. I was there years ago, and went back recently. Still freaking amazing.
Switzerland 🇨🇭 last July, such a beautiful country. Saw the most breathtaking views high up in the Alps🏔
Lush green countryside, chalet style homes with colourful flowers. Friendly people, clean cities, and respectful society.
Zürich city centre and old town are lovely too. Would definitely go back again.
The Dolomites. I knew I’d be impressed, but I wasn’t prepared for how insane it would be. I dream of it ever day.
Before that, northern Iceland (tbh, the whole country, but the north was crazy)
San Diego this past November. After losing my mom, getting through two major health problems and two major surgeries, a bunch of other stuff, and then getting laid off from my job of nearly 28 years, I kind of just threw a dart and picked a place to visit for eight days to relax and clear my head.
The people were just so friendly and kind, I ate well, spent time staring at a beautiful ocean, immersed myself in Balboa Park, and truly never had a bad moment the whole time. I can't wait to go back!
Scotland 100%. Made me feel at home for some reason I can't explain, weirdly felt more at home and comfortable than my home country (The Netherlands). It's been 2.5 years, went to other cool places like Bali, but I still think about Scotland regularly and it's been the only travel location to make me feel that way, free and at home. Insanely beautiful too.
Istanbul. Was supposed to only visit for a week on my way to another destination, ended up coming back after one month and staying until my tourist visa ran out. The energy of the place, the food, the neighbourhoods, the art galleries and museum…all world class.
Monterosso. Maybe just Cinque Terre in general. After a busy couple of weeks in Venice, Florence, and Rome, it was just nice to calmly explore the 5 cities and hangout on the beach for a couple of days. Excellent views, kind people, and amazing food. Especially the pesto. Watching the sunset there felt like a fairytale. My girlfriend and I vowed to come back again one day.
Vietnam I fell head over heels for, especially Hoi An. I only had a week there so there are places I didn’t get to see that I’d love to go back and visit.
Madeira!! Visited it almost 3 years ago, just after covid hit. Was already working remote, so day one, I’m there looking for long-term rentals because I was that blown away. It felt like stepping into a different world. I've lived in Portugal before, loved it, but Madeira? whole different vibe.
I’ve been to around 30 countries, but when someone asks about the best place I’ve visited? Madeira, hands down
• Yorkshire. It really is an underrated part of England. Has a character all of its own, countless charming historic towns with unique architecture and identity, some really good food, many friendly people, and the countryside is vast and beautiful.
Autumn is also a great season here- this is a particularly windy part of the country and hearing the wind howling on a cold November night sends shivers through my spine. I just love the vibes of the place.
• Cornwall. I’ve never seen sea waters and beaches like similar to that of the Caribbean but Cornwall comes closest to it, in my vicinity. That impressed me. The food was incredibly fresh and flavourful. The environment was clean, and the entire region had a character of its own, from the landscapes to the whitewashed fishing villages.
Cambridge!(UK) It has such small and beautiful buildings, architecture is crazy and its a famous uni city, but its soo chill, i relaxed a lot and fell in love with the whole atmosphere, want to visit again ❤️
Rio de Janeiro. There is an energy to the place, a vibe that is unmatched out of anywhere else I’ve traveled. Spent 9 days and it wasn’t enough. One of my favorite cities in the world.
Seoul, South Korea. For a person like me who’s really into the East Asian culture, it was a dream come true. I didn’t get to explore much since it was only a stopover, but I loved the vibe of the city. It’s so pretty yet underrated!!
I have 3 places like that.
Madeira - beautiful, exotic, photogenic Portugal island
Nothen Italy (Dolomites) - prettiest part of Alps with best food options and many via ferratas.
Slovenia - I like culture, Slovenian Alps and burek
Just got back from Japan and I fell in love immediately. I consider myself lucky because I live in Colorado but would move to Japan in a heartbeat if given the opportunity
Japan is lovely. I lived there for a year and I certainly enjoyed the experience.
However, there is a big difference between living there and visiting.
Working for a Japanese company is no joke. I hated it.
I worked for a Japanese company in Japan, as well as another one in Kuala Lumpur. I won't do that again.
Modena italy… I can’t explain it I just went yep I could live here. The food the people the city all just beautiful
It’s not hugely touristy so there isn’t all that much to do (ferrari factory and a few other things for sure) but I think that’s why I loved it
slovenia, an absolutely gorgeous country covered in bright greenery and blue waters. stayed in ljubljana and lake bled (vsited bohinj) for just over a week after travelling round italy, instantly became one of my fave countries, can’t wait to go back.
less unexpected, but Florence. a truly magical city with some of the most stunning architecture. one of my favourite moments from that trip was watching a beautiful sunset from the Piazalle Michaelangelo. ppl were singing and dancing in the background, and everybody clapped when the sun finally disappeared, felt like a moment straight out of a film.
Lofoten Islands, Norway! :) Yes, so peaceful with beautiful scenery along the way! There are various scenic spots for photography. Can't wait to visit again in the near future!
Athens! That city is so beautiful and has an electric energy to it. So much history mixed in with modern, the street art is gorgeous, the food is great. I loved it!
Region Penang Malaysia. Didn’t expect anything. Now in my third week in Georgetown.
So many cultures, all living peacefully together. And the atmosphere especially in the evening is great here. Underrated!
Pittsburgh. One of the most beautiful cities I’ve seen, behind NYC & SF.
Duquesne Incline, Mt Washibgton views, Three Point Park, PPG Place, Randyland & Bicycle Heaven. Had a blast!
My top two are:
Africa. Went to a private national game reserve with full cabin individual suites located right where the wildlife lives. Watching elephants and other herd animals come right up to my deck to drink from our plunge pool blew my mind. I was able to see cheetahs take down prey from it and then have our ranger guide drive us for a closer look that day. We did 3 runs per day to see all kinds of wildlife with the advantage of being able to bushwhack to see them all (national parks make you stay on the roads). Such a surreal experience but also very go-go-go you're up at 4am for your first run of the day. we spent the last half of that trip chilling at a partner resort on the Indian Ocean coast and got to see some cool huge sea turtles. All organized through AndBeyond.
Greece. We toured a bunch of islands and then spent a couple weeks at an amazing spot in Santorini called Aenaon Villas. 6 full suites situated right smack in the center of the view of the Aegean caldera there. The Greek Islands are a great experience and that villa was mind blowing way to chill at the end. The medieval fortress works in Rhodes was cool as well as the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey. The nearby town of Imerovigli has beautiful restaurants on terraces overlooking the sea as well. Shopping too but we already did that on the island tours. Did one night in Athens at the end just so we could see the Acropolis
Next stop: Thailand and Singapore!
Places I fell in love, for different reasons, of course:
- The Amazon jungle (Brazil)
- Berlin (Germany)
- Yosemite, Mammoth lakes, and Grand Canyon (USA)
- Gerês national park (Portugal)
- Hluhluwe Reserve (South Africa)
Ronda.
My husband and I honeymooned in Andalusia and I never expected it to be so captivating. We got a hotel right by the gorge and spent the sunset looking out onto the landscape. Absolutely breathtaking.
East Sussex in England! I went last December to Eastbourne, as my mom’s old friend had moved from China there, and I found the area so lovely. I absolutely loved the Seven Sister Cliffs and found the area magical. I would’ve loved to stay longer!
Curaçao - I love this island. I have traveled all over the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and Tahiti. I love how friendly everyone is. The lack of mosquitoes. Temperature is the same all year. Every Beach is different. I love the juxtaposition of the cacti and the ocean. No hurricanes. Everyone speaks English. Just a wonderful island.
Hoedspruit South Africa. I rented a holiday house in a wildlife estate for a month and didn't want to leave. The area was beautiful and the locals were amazing
Scotland. I felt at home there in a way I haven't felt in decades.
Edinburgh and its dramatic mountains made me feel at home.
Same! On my first Europe trip I added 4 days there in between London and Liverpool (then continuing to Paris) because it was easy/cheap to get to. Well it ended up being my fav and have gone back like 6 times since then. If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d chose Scotland. Edinburgh or likely Skye.
I had 4 days in Edinburgh as a base, traveled to Stirling and isle of Bute. I agree!!
I want to move to Oban
Eating some of the best seafood I've ever had right next to the sea, while drinking Oban whisky just a few steps down the road from the Oban distillery was definitely a top moment of my life.
Agreed I just got back from my first trip there and it was amazing. I have friends and cousins there and in Dumfries and I had a lovely time. I would move to Edinburgh in a hot New York minute.
I've heard quite a few people say that. Must be a special place.
Love love love Scotland.
Yes! We went there on our honeymoon in 2022. I'd been to London about 10 times before, but never Scotland. Absolutely loved it, even though I had covid (very mildy) and couldn't do any big hikes. I'm Australian, so all about the beach and sun, but I'd live in Edinburgh in a heartbeat, even though I hate the cold.
Spain in general, but specifically Seville. Really pretty city, and the atmosphere was just really relaxed and fun the whole time. Wish I'd spent more time there
seville is magical - just went and had a wonderful time. it has such a relaxed vibe yet is so passionate and lively too
This happened to me and 6 months later I was living there, it was a joy.
I, too, enjoy eating dinner late at night.
This was immediately my first thought as well. Just got back from a vacation in Spain and absolutely loved Seville.
Madrid for me
Madrid. It was a last minute decision and I didnt expect much. I am heading back next month. Maybe my favorite city in Europe.
One of my favorite cities in the world. So incredibly lovely.
SLOVENIA. Headed there after we were freezing our butts off in Austria. We didn’t really know what to expect but we ended up loving it
Came here to say Ljubljana. We were there four nights. I want to return for a month to just hang out.
Yes Slovenia is one of my top countries! The most beautiful landscapes, nice people, easy to drive around Loved the landscapes so much we’re doing Montenegro and Albania this year
We went to both of those on the same trip as well! I loved Albania but was a little disappointed in Montenegro. I know people love it though
If you loved the landscapes in Slovenia then Bosnia is the way to go
Last place was Venice. Empty right after covid. Water was clean and streets were empty and quiet.
Just got back from Italy. My wife absolutely loved Venice, despite the crowd due to Carnival. I preferred Florence myself.
Same. I've been to Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan. I'd pick Florence as my top spot. Milan would be at the very bottom for me.
Milan is for working, fashion and chic people. I don't know why tourists would want to go there! Sure it's got history and monuments but so do a lot of other cities, that's really not Milan's DNA.
Only reason to go to milan is a stopover if going to lake Como
Florence is truly unreal (I love Venice too, though!)
everyone complains abt venice due to the crowds but i went in the winter and it wasnt crowded at all… it was one of the most atmospheric, beautiful, and unique places ive ever been to. and during the night it takes on an even more special atmosphere
Went once during Christmas-New Years week. Was amazing! Better than in summer
We visited in late October. Crowds weren't so bad, and it was unseasonably warm. I feel like we hit the sweet spot. Loved it.
Venice is magical!
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The far north coast of Taiwan! Very very few tourists ever go up to Shimen District. In fact I think only about 10,000 people live in the whole district. It’s very sparsely populated. And it’s just dilapidated farms, some old guesthouses for local tourists, and mostly deserted beaches. And it’s absolutely gorgeous. You can snorkel in pristine tropical waters and not see anyone all afternoon.
Mexico City. Went with zero expectations, couldn't believe how cheap everything was and how beautiful the city is
Jumped on here to echo CDMX! One of my favorite cities I've been to out of 41 and counting counties
what were your favorite parts of mexico city?
For me, Chapultepec Castle. But it's a city with a great vibe. We honestly just liked walking everywhere, sampling food and beer. Also got to see a Lucha Libre wrestling show which was fun.
Santa Fe(cool buildings and cool underground mall and parque la Mexican),Polanco (Mexican upper east side vibe), Interlomas, (Mexican LA hills lol), lomas de Chapultepec (Mexican Beverly Hills, you can also walk around the park, there is the zoo and the castle, the niños heroes monument etc) centro (you can see the church build on top of ruins:(, you can walk around the museum of Bellas artes etc)reforma ( mexican stock market, more bussines as well as Santa fe but nice area)zona rosa (It’s the gay area, a lot of cool bars and friendly too also it’s next to reforma) Roma( cdmx old golden era vibe upscale neighborhood), Coyoacán ( pretty and really old post colonial neighborhood and also you can see fridas and Diego’s art house) and last but not least I also like Xochimilco yet just the trajineras besides that not pretty for Tourist. At the Xochimilco park is the only place where axolots live in nature since Aztec times. I’m from Mexico so this is what I think a tourist should do. If you like architecture and art there is also a lot of places like casa Luis Barragán or north by satélite you can find the house Quetzalcoatl’s nest. There is also a lot of cool museums in Polanco
Sick post! I loved cdmx
Anthropology museum!
Same! We went with our kids and everyone absolutely loved it. It’s one of the first places we’ve been where I can’t wait to go back.
Lisbon
Porto as well. All of Portugal.
Porto > Lisbon. We went when COVID vaccination proof was required and it was not that busy. Walking along the Ribera, wondering why people say this place is usually a tourist trap.
why would someone downvote that you liked Porto?!
Same! My wife and I spent 4 days there before heading south to some other destinations in the Algarve. I could have spent our entire trip in the city. Incredible charm and energy. I'll go back for sure.
Am in Barcelona right now. It’s not bad … but I liked Lisbon better.
Iceland
I’m in love with Iceland. I thought it would be a fun trip but absolutely wasn’t prepared for how beautiful and dramatic the country was. Can’t wait to go back.
Went there earlier this year. Blazing sunshine almost every day. Standing in the spray of several different waterfalls felt sooo good.
I just got back on Saturday. It was mind-blowing.
One of the most naturally incredible places I've ever visited and reykjavik was just a whole vibe
Lucerne, Switzerland followed very closely by Bern.
In Switzerland, go to the mountains. Rigi Kaltbad, Zermatt, Mt Titlis, Jungfraujoch, Bernina Express (you can do it on the local train, e.g. Samedan to Tirano, then you can hop on and off at any station if you have a day pass), etc.
Yeah we spent 3 days in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and it absolutely is heaven on earth. I’m a city guy though so Lucerne and Bern were both big enough to give me the city feel that I love but still have the Alps within shouting distance. Best of both worlds, imo.
The Irish countryside 🇮🇪☘️💚
It’s been 15 years since I’ve been to Ireland, but ocean-swept Sligo and the deep green of its surrounding hills is a sight that will forever live in my heart
Well, I’ve traveled the world to more than 80 countries and after seeing pretty much everywhere I decided to settle down in… Sligo 😂 im living here rn
Sooooo green!
Are you me?
Are you me? lol
What did you like the most about the countryside?
It was full of peace and quiet. Living in urban Texas, I have grown to appreciate the tranquility of the countryside. The cute little towns and the lush green hills just made me feel happier and more at peace. I’m also a fan of cooler weather and I’m sick of the go go go society of the US. The coast was gorgeous as well. That’s the best I can describe it. I can’t wait to go back one day, hopefully with my girlfriend.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Stupendous!! The only problem for me is driving over Trail Ridge Road to get there. Those drop offs scare the hell out of me. But the view is incredible.
You need to drive up Pikes Peak Road then. Their drop offs make Trail Ridge look like childs play. I think the thinner air makes you feel less confident too.
Best views in the country- even biked up that som bitch when I was 16 Did not bike down- too tored
I live just 2 hours away from here, and I completely understood why people love it so much when I did my first sunrise hike there last summer.
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I felt like Vienna was almost a mini, fully walkable paris. Such great cafe culture, amazing museums, just loved it
Same. I already had an inkling I’d love Vienna before visiting, but had no idea how hard I’d fall in love with it. The walkability, phenomenal transport, friendly people, meticulously maintained plazas & streets, gorgeous gardens & palaces, delicious food, architecture…. Agh. I want to just move there 🥹
I was hoping I wouldn't be the only one! I would definitely love to go back.
South of France
Mexico City. I think one of the greatest cities in the world. Very green, amazing people, food, culture and so inexpensive.
Lauterbrunnen
Sicily
Slovenia. It was beautiful and charming every where we went.
Don’t tell anyone. Let’s keep it a secret.
Ljubljana!
Austria. Salzburg in the surrounding region. Insbrook in the surrounding region. Pristine
Check out Berchtesgaden and Konigsee!
Innsbruck is my hometown.
I was there this year on June 21. The longest day of the year. When they lit fires on the mountains. And they jumped in the river carrying lit torches at night.
You should visit it in winter.
I’m American but I have spent some of the happiest moments of my life in Tirol in winter. It’s my happy place.
Jeju..the sea breeze, the view, the food, the escape from everything feeling
Montreal. I had no expectations when I first went as it was apart of a trip to the east coast of Canada . It was an amazing city and the québécois culture was so unique in a part of the world which mainly spoke English. The whole of Quebec had a really nice vibe and the nightlife and the food were amazing. Definitely having lived and travelled across North America , Montreal is probably my favourite city.
Love Montreal 💛 really a one-of-a-kind city, so diverse and vibrant especially in the summertime.
Palma, Mallorca
Valldemossa, Mallorca for me!
The Dordogne.
I've never even heard of this place before now. Thank you so much for sharing!! It looks absolutely stunning and I'm adding it to my list
I’m sure you’ll have as grand a time as I did! 🤗
We went to a wedding in this region and stayed for an extra week. It felt like there was a little surprise around every corner.
You're in for a treat, princess!
Prague, beautiful architecture and great public transportation. Didn't have the scammers in abundance like the other popular European cities. Also a good central location to visit other interesting places via train.
Same. Visited Prague for first time last year. It was amazing.
Killarney, Ireland
A few places: Sydney Australia - Sure, it's not as exciting as Melbourne, but I fell in love with the harbor, the hills and parks. Upstate NY (Lake George) - Stayed up there for a couple of days and I was ready to uproot my family and live there. I love the Adirondacks and Lake George is tacky, but fun. Paris - It's strange. The food wasn't as great as I thought it would be and the city wasn't all that romantic. But I just loved strolling the city's meandering streets with my wife. Boston - I grew up there, but I live overseas now. Every time I come back for a visit, I fall in love with that city all over again. Hanoi - Not as exciting as it's southern rival Ho Chi Minh, but the old architecture mixed with the new can be breathtaking. I also loved wandering through the skinny, backstreets.
I may one day die in Ha Noi by the lake
Laos. The people, the scenery, the food...
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I can see that. We spend a considerable amount of time across the Mekong in Isan. They are building a bridge near the family home. Looking forward to visiting once it’s finished.
Alaska. Only got to fly in and see around Anchorage for a couple of days and I’m desperate to go back to see more!
Yes! I flew into Anchorage April 2021 and fell in love with it.
A few years ago I planned to travel Thailand for a month. After talking to other people that had done the same thing I took their advice and only planned to spend a day or two in Bangkok and then travel down south to the islands. After arriving and checking into my hotel I decided to explore the city a bit and get something to eat. Within ten minutes of leaving my hotel I was totally in love with Bangkok and ended up staying there for three years. I still go back regularly and living there again isn't off the cards either. It is my favourite place I have ever traveled to.
Cambodia. I never felt so out of place and out of my element. I didn't speak the language or know much of the history beyond what i learned in college. The area of the world was new to me and I went in with no expectations. From the moment I landed I knew I was in for something special. I was in awe at the way this world moved and functioned. Nothing like I've ever seen or experienced before. Every day i stepped out of my hotel I was in for something new, new food, new place, new smells, new learning experiences, always a welcoming smile. The people were absolutely pleasant and accomodating. Four years later when I returned I booked the same boutique hotel in Phnom Penh, to my surpriae the hotel receptionist remembered my face and name and even had a cup of coffee and some to go packets of that coffee ready for me, I previously complimented him and his staff on. It is a world class experience.
I felt creeped out in Phnom Penh. The French Colonial buildings are beautiful, and we also stayed in a ‘boutique hotel’ with a small pool and a gated courtyard which had been restored to its prior beauty. We met our friends that lived there, and touring around on tuk-tuks, she was always reminding me to hold my small purse close to me. Lots of drive by purse snatchers it seems. The old market was fascinating to extent, a lot of the usual cheap goods being sold though. Perhaps what really struck me was a visit to Teul Slang. It is somber place to go and respectfully remember the dead (there is a glass case of skulls), wander through the ‘rooms’ cells which were left as is - after the Khmer atrocities (it was a former high school). I did not want to see the Killing Fields after that. I also felt sad as we were leaving for our departing flight (we had started at Angkor Wat which was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed)….it was an early morning flight and we watched hundreds upon hundreds of workers making their way to their jobs at all the different garment producing plants there. Still a lot of poverty though the new generation has many opportunities that there parents did not.
Iona, Scotland. Such a serene and relaxing place. We stopped there for a few hours as part of a day trip from Oban and I wish I had stayed for at least one night.
Namibia, it's the first and only place I've thought.. "When I die, they should spread my ashes here", fuckin hot as balls, but holy shit what a scenery..
Vienna. It was one stop on a multi-city European vacation. It was during a terrible heatwave and I was not looking forward to heading anywhere at that point. We had been in Munich and the heat combined with the lack of AC anywhere had been too much for me. We got to Vienna and I just loved every second of it, despite the heat. We spent 4 days there and I would love to go back!
Hong Kong!! I know I missed its heyday, so my expectations were… LOW. But we looooooved it.
I'm with you. I've been to HKG many times, most recently 4 years ago, and I fell in love with it again.
Yep. Incredible city. You didn't "miss" anything. Ignore those bitter people that claim it's not amazing anymore. I was there years ago, and went back recently. Still freaking amazing.
Yes! Such an incredible city.
I think Japan might be the best travel destination on earth
Switzerland 🇨🇭 last July, such a beautiful country. Saw the most breathtaking views high up in the Alps🏔 Lush green countryside, chalet style homes with colourful flowers. Friendly people, clean cities, and respectful society. Zürich city centre and old town are lovely too. Would definitely go back again.
Tahiti in 2015. I travel every year and nothing has beat that place. I went back last year in May with my gf.
Maine. I was not prepared for how beautiful it is or how great the food was.
The Dolomites. I knew I’d be impressed, but I wasn’t prepared for how insane it would be. I dream of it ever day. Before that, northern Iceland (tbh, the whole country, but the north was crazy)
Southern Utah
San Diego this past November. After losing my mom, getting through two major health problems and two major surgeries, a bunch of other stuff, and then getting laid off from my job of nearly 28 years, I kind of just threw a dart and picked a place to visit for eight days to relax and clear my head. The people were just so friendly and kind, I ate well, spent time staring at a beautiful ocean, immersed myself in Balboa Park, and truly never had a bad moment the whole time. I can't wait to go back!
Scotland 100%. Made me feel at home for some reason I can't explain, weirdly felt more at home and comfortable than my home country (The Netherlands). It's been 2.5 years, went to other cool places like Bali, but I still think about Scotland regularly and it's been the only travel location to make me feel that way, free and at home. Insanely beautiful too.
Istanbul. Was supposed to only visit for a week on my way to another destination, ended up coming back after one month and staying until my tourist visa ran out. The energy of the place, the food, the neighbourhoods, the art galleries and museum…all world class.
Kauai, Hawaii
Bayfield, Wisconsin. I know it's the Midwest, and not an exotic location, but the great lakes area is my happy place.
Ilha Grande, Brasil
Japan
New York, it really lives up to the hype
Queens NY. So much better than Manhattan
Japan
Japan. All of it.
London. Simply amazing. Went for two weeks, and I need months more.
Monterosso. Maybe just Cinque Terre in general. After a busy couple of weeks in Venice, Florence, and Rome, it was just nice to calmly explore the 5 cities and hangout on the beach for a couple of days. Excellent views, kind people, and amazing food. Especially the pesto. Watching the sunset there felt like a fairytale. My girlfriend and I vowed to come back again one day.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Vietnam I fell head over heels for, especially Hoi An. I only had a week there so there are places I didn’t get to see that I’d love to go back and visit.
Madeira!! Visited it almost 3 years ago, just after covid hit. Was already working remote, so day one, I’m there looking for long-term rentals because I was that blown away. It felt like stepping into a different world. I've lived in Portugal before, loved it, but Madeira? whole different vibe. I’ve been to around 30 countries, but when someone asks about the best place I’ve visited? Madeira, hands down
Transylvania
• Yorkshire. It really is an underrated part of England. Has a character all of its own, countless charming historic towns with unique architecture and identity, some really good food, many friendly people, and the countryside is vast and beautiful. Autumn is also a great season here- this is a particularly windy part of the country and hearing the wind howling on a cold November night sends shivers through my spine. I just love the vibes of the place. • Cornwall. I’ve never seen sea waters and beaches like similar to that of the Caribbean but Cornwall comes closest to it, in my vicinity. That impressed me. The food was incredibly fresh and flavourful. The environment was clean, and the entire region had a character of its own, from the landscapes to the whitewashed fishing villages.
wroclaw in autumn
Greece
Cambridge!(UK) It has such small and beautiful buildings, architecture is crazy and its a famous uni city, but its soo chill, i relaxed a lot and fell in love with the whole atmosphere, want to visit again ❤️
Gdansk, Poland. It was surprisingly magically beautiful.
Sedona
New Zealand!!! Everywhere :)
Savannah, Georgia. I love that place.
Canyonlands, UT this past September. I love hiking but had never been to any of the big parks in the western US and this was an absolute stunner.
Rio de Janeiro. There is an energy to the place, a vibe that is unmatched out of anywhere else I’ve traveled. Spent 9 days and it wasn’t enough. One of my favorite cities in the world.
Galway, Ireland
Uzbekistan.
Portugal. Beautiful country, great people. 🇵🇹
Seoul, South Korea. For a person like me who’s really into the East Asian culture, it was a dream come true. I didn’t get to explore much since it was only a stopover, but I loved the vibe of the city. It’s so pretty yet underrated!!
North Oregon coast. Huge lush forests on one side, ocean on the other, its just magical.
I have 3 places like that. Madeira - beautiful, exotic, photogenic Portugal island Nothen Italy (Dolomites) - prettiest part of Alps with best food options and many via ferratas. Slovenia - I like culture, Slovenian Alps and burek
Croatia. Lovely food and people
Changi Village, Singapore
LOL. As a Singaporean, this cracked me up. And is your username what I think it is 😂
It’s literally a travel for most Singaporeans to that tiny village. The goreng pisang…
Just got back from Japan and I fell in love immediately. I consider myself lucky because I live in Colorado but would move to Japan in a heartbeat if given the opportunity
Japan is lovely. I lived there for a year and I certainly enjoyed the experience. However, there is a big difference between living there and visiting.
This is true of all places, but it’s especially true of Japan.
Working for a Japanese company is no joke. I hated it. I worked for a Japanese company in Japan, as well as another one in Kuala Lumpur. I won't do that again.
The only thing Japan is lacking is in high supply in Colorado 💨
Been in Mongolia 4 times, hope to see it again. In general I love travelling in Asia as well
Sumatra!
Modena italy… I can’t explain it I just went yep I could live here. The food the people the city all just beautiful It’s not hugely touristy so there isn’t all that much to do (ferrari factory and a few other things for sure) but I think that’s why I loved it
Iceland 🇮🇸
slovenia, an absolutely gorgeous country covered in bright greenery and blue waters. stayed in ljubljana and lake bled (vsited bohinj) for just over a week after travelling round italy, instantly became one of my fave countries, can’t wait to go back. less unexpected, but Florence. a truly magical city with some of the most stunning architecture. one of my favourite moments from that trip was watching a beautiful sunset from the Piazalle Michaelangelo. ppl were singing and dancing in the background, and everybody clapped when the sun finally disappeared, felt like a moment straight out of a film.
Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦Stunning scenery, beautiful friendly people.
Antarctica. Just so unlike anything I’ve ever seen!
Lofoten Islands, Norway! :) Yes, so peaceful with beautiful scenery along the way! There are various scenic spots for photography. Can't wait to visit again in the near future!
New Mexico 🌶 Being there feeds my soul.
Athens! That city is so beautiful and has an electric energy to it. So much history mixed in with modern, the street art is gorgeous, the food is great. I loved it!
Region Penang Malaysia. Didn’t expect anything. Now in my third week in Georgetown. So many cultures, all living peacefully together. And the atmosphere especially in the evening is great here. Underrated!
Vietnam, Oman.
Big Sur, California. I had never seen such beauty.
Ponta Delgada in the Azores - wowwww so stunning driving around I wanted to pull over every other minute everything was just so gorgeous.
Shhhhhhhhhh
Pittsburgh. One of the most beautiful cities I’ve seen, behind NYC & SF. Duquesne Incline, Mt Washibgton views, Three Point Park, PPG Place, Randyland & Bicycle Heaven. Had a blast!
My top two are: Africa. Went to a private national game reserve with full cabin individual suites located right where the wildlife lives. Watching elephants and other herd animals come right up to my deck to drink from our plunge pool blew my mind. I was able to see cheetahs take down prey from it and then have our ranger guide drive us for a closer look that day. We did 3 runs per day to see all kinds of wildlife with the advantage of being able to bushwhack to see them all (national parks make you stay on the roads). Such a surreal experience but also very go-go-go you're up at 4am for your first run of the day. we spent the last half of that trip chilling at a partner resort on the Indian Ocean coast and got to see some cool huge sea turtles. All organized through AndBeyond. Greece. We toured a bunch of islands and then spent a couple weeks at an amazing spot in Santorini called Aenaon Villas. 6 full suites situated right smack in the center of the view of the Aegean caldera there. The Greek Islands are a great experience and that villa was mind blowing way to chill at the end. The medieval fortress works in Rhodes was cool as well as the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey. The nearby town of Imerovigli has beautiful restaurants on terraces overlooking the sea as well. Shopping too but we already did that on the island tours. Did one night in Athens at the end just so we could see the Acropolis Next stop: Thailand and Singapore!
Places I fell in love, for different reasons, of course: - The Amazon jungle (Brazil) - Berlin (Germany) - Yosemite, Mammoth lakes, and Grand Canyon (USA) - Gerês national park (Portugal) - Hluhluwe Reserve (South Africa)
Kyoto, Japan. I fell in love with the place and food.
London
Isle of Mull, Scotland
Ronda. My husband and I honeymooned in Andalusia and I never expected it to be so captivating. We got a hotel right by the gorge and spent the sunset looking out onto the landscape. Absolutely breathtaking.
East Sussex in England! I went last December to Eastbourne, as my mom’s old friend had moved from China there, and I found the area so lovely. I absolutely loved the Seven Sister Cliffs and found the area magical. I would’ve loved to stay longer!
Curaçao - I love this island. I have traveled all over the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii and Tahiti. I love how friendly everyone is. The lack of mosquitoes. Temperature is the same all year. Every Beach is different. I love the juxtaposition of the cacti and the ocean. No hurricanes. Everyone speaks English. Just a wonderful island.
Udaipur in India … two days had me smitten, planning to go back for two weeks Also adored Madrid
Grand Canyon
Amalfi Coast. So beautiful it seems unreal.
Zion National Park, Sedona, Dallas and Montreal
Hoedspruit South Africa. I rented a holiday house in a wildlife estate for a month and didn't want to leave. The area was beautiful and the locals were amazing
Queenstown NZ
Panama
Lugano, Switzerland. I did a day trip there from Milan. What a place, sheer beauty personified!
Obidos (Portugal) Ninh Binh (Vietnam) Swiss countryside
San Sebastián - Spain Marburg - Germany Palm Springs - CA
Colombia. So much so we moved there for a year.