Anonymous
Post 05/23/2021 08:06     Subject: Re:Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Bangkok. I really was expecting smog and craziness, but I found it to be much more appealing.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2021 07:59     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Another vote for Pittsburgh.
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2021 05:08     Subject: Re:Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Jerusalem
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2021 00:57     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
I love Norman, OK
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2021 00:17     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Norman, Oklahoma
Anonymous
Post 05/23/2021 00:08     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
I was also going to say Pittsburgh! Wouldn’t mind going back.

Surprised that people had low expectations for South Dakota. I’ve been and am going back this year and looking forward to it!
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 23:24     Subject: Re:Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Loved Pt. Reyes outside of SF, most relaxing gorgeous countryside with amazing cheesemakers, grilled oysters, foodie destinations, quiet and stunning


Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 23:22     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Itaipu Dam: my expectations were very low. It sounded boring.

Romania: again, my expectations were low.

Ushuaia: people in Argentina can be... blunt. They’re much nicer in Ushuaia(and the place is beautiful as expected).

Slovenia: very nice people(and the place is beautiful as expected).

Salar de Uyuni: surreal

Lencois Maranhenses: surreal
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:45     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Melbourne Australia. I was really expecting the jewel of my trip to be Sydney (which was pretty great). But I fell in love with Melbourne.
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:42     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Anonymous wrote:Pittsburgh.

Went there with zero expectations. Was absolutely charmed by the transit trains that go through the tunnels and mountains, walking across all the bridges, taking the funicular railway up to Mount Washington, all the hills and row houses and old mansions. All the office workers dressed in yellow and black eating lunch in that circular plaza downtown. Uniquely hearty food (French fries on a sandwich? yes please!) Also a really superb airport.


NP but Pittsburgh also has a really great children's museum, kids loved going up the Incline, and we enjoyed the Phipps Conservatory (also a great outdoor children's area). And some really good breweries and restaurants.
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:40     Subject: Re:Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Hanoi
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:38     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Pittsburgh.

Went there with zero expectations. Was absolutely charmed by the transit trains that go through the tunnels and mountains, walking across all the bridges, taking the funicular railway up to Mount Washington, all the hills and row houses and old mansions. All the office workers dressed in yellow and black eating lunch in that circular plaza downtown. Uniquely hearty food (French fries on a sandwich? yes please!) Also a really superb airport.
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:29     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Badlands National Park, SD. Had no idea what it was. It's magical. I want to go back.
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:29     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Black Hills of South Dakota
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2021 22:27     Subject: Places that were BETTER than you expected?
Spin off from other thread regarding places people found to be less appealing than expected..,.