We hear a lot about which destinations are overrated, too crowded, expensive, full of scams, suffering from overtourism, etc.
But which ones do you think are deservedly popular? Which ones justify the hype?
Kauai and Maui. Only two Hawaiian island I’ve been to. Kauai if you want scenic hikes and Allerton Gardens is a must see. Maui if you want great food.
Door County Wisconsin and associated Washington Island when the lavender fields are in bloom.
House on the Rock in Spring Green Wisconsin. I don’t care how far away you live, you should see this place. It’s either a monument to a man’s ascent to brilliance… Or of his decent into madness. Words really cannot do this place justice, it’s just insane.
Red River Gorge, Kentucky. One of the greatest concentrations of natural bridges and arches in the world. I have spent years hiking in and around this area and still don’t think I’ve seen all the arches. Come with your hiking boots and be prepared for moderate to difficult hikes that can include some climbing.
Banff Canada: Took a ski trip to that area back in 1999. It’s an absolutely spectacular area. Lake Louise is still my favorite place to ski after all these years.
The Roman Forum. The Colosseum is cool but way overrated. The Forum is so huge you can easily spend multiple days just wandering around enjoying its history.
10/10 would recommend.
Kentucky as a whole. Ignoring the politics, the place is beautiful.
Most national parks. Especially Yellowstone is amazing.
You know how the grand canyon always looks kinda crazy in photos? It looks just as crazy in person and it is wild.
Gaudi architecture is legit amazing and worth the wait and crowds. Didn’t even have time to see the sagrada familia, just the hotel and the park. Then we had the worst meal of my life in a tourist trap resteraunt on las ramblas. Even including that, so worth it.
Jiufen, taiwan - the village that people falsely claim inspired miyazaki’s spirited away - is also just incredible. The views, the winding lantern-bedecked staircase, the teahouses. It’s crowded and full of touristy knick knacks but i still took everyone who visited.
The sagrada familia is really cool. I highly recommend people get a guide (either the audio version or a real one) because the amount of detail is overwhelming.
It’s one of the most mind blowing man-made things I’ve ever seen. The only thing I can think of that was similar to walking into it was walking into the building at Kennedy space centre with the Saturn V in it.
