S/O Where did you absolutely LOVE?
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Where did you go that you enjoyed, especially if you weren't expecting to?
I was pleasantly surprised by Maastricht, Netherlands (Netherlands in general). |
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| Page, AZ. So tiny. The town itself is nothing to look at. But the natural wonders around it--oh mine I wish we had more time there. Also had a fantastic dinner at one of the best gluten free restaurants: Bonkers. |
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| Syria. I went before the civil war. So much history, great food, welcoming people. I’m heartbroken about what’s happened to that country. |
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| Monument Valley. I had a tour, on my own, at dawn. It was amazing. |
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A few places I knew I'd like but didn't expect to want to return again and again:
Bermuda - stunningly gorgeous Liguria, Italy - totally charming and not overrun with tourists when we went Iceland - unique geology, gorgeous vistas around every corner. Wasn't terribly popular or crowded when we went. Palm Springs - I really love the desert Adirondacks - Big, deep, clear lakes surrounded by impressive mountains. As an ocean-lover I never gave lakes enough credit. |
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Tucson
San Antonio Omaha Traverse City Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Chamonix and Courmayeur near mont Blanc |
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Page for sure.
Domestically - Palm Springs CA Santa Fe NM, Chicago, San Luis Obispo, Carmel by the Sea. Globally - HK, Provence and S France esp, Sorrento, Manuel Antonio CR and QC. A lot of other places are great but these are more my surprises. |
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Ravello Italy
Bavarian countryside |
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| London, I really enjoyed the vibe of that city. This was before Elizabeth passed and right around Covid. I went back. I love that little chain bar/restaurant the Alchemist! The restaurants were great! |
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| Madrid - I'm surprised other people hated it. Great food, great people, great city. |
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| Little towns north of Barcelona - I'd never have gone except for a soccer tournament but maybe my favorite place in Spain now. Croatia, of course - Krk Island is lovely. Bukhara, Uzbekistan - so much history. And Virunga, DRC. We organized our trip with https://www.inspired-journeys.com/virunga - and it was completely unforgettable. You go in tiny little groups of 4 or 5 people to see the Mountain Gorillas. Every morning, they send out scouts to find out where they have moved over night and your trek can be an hour or 5 hours to find them. Amazing trip. Bring good shoes. |
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| Sicily. So much history, geographical beauty, and culture, with great food. It's everything you love about mainland Italy without the crowds. |
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Oregon Coast Arenal Coast Rica Seville Singapore all of the Netherlands |
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| Belize (jungle side, not the beach) |
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| Sicily, Slovenia, Bernese Oberland |