Wondrous landmarks you've seen in history books and in the background of some of your favorite cinema have an allure that makes you want to visit in person.
Four Corners
<p>"The Four Corners in the US. It's just a concrete circle in the desert. Like, idk what else I expected, but I was disappointed."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfruqap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grimfey</a><br></p>Plymouth Rock
<p>"Plymouth Rock stinks. Just go to the Lobster Pot and get the fried plate and that will make your day a whole lot better."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrvfn3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GodonX1r</a><br></p>Walk Of Fame
<p>"Hollywood walk of fame. Such a dirty place full of homeless people, weirdos and rappers trying to sell you their CD. Really doesn't live up to the hype."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrv81w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">brooke7366</a><br></p>Vegas
<p>"The Las Vegas welcome sign. I thought it would be a lot taller."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrs9xa?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Redditor_2017<br></a></p><p>"Not saying you shouldn't go and make up your own mind, but Las Vegas is very trashy; an entire city devoted to gambling and strip clubs was never pretending to be anything else." </p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfs5is2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PanamaNorth</a><br></p>Over-hyped Bakeries
<p>"Essentially every famous bakery or restaurant I've been to in the US/Canada with a massive line out the door. The longer the line, the sh!ttier it is."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/thoawaydatrash/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">thoawaydatrash</a><br></p>Copenhagen Mermaid
<p>"The statue of The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen. Seriously, I had bigger action figures as a kid."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfsbcmi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WalkTheFleetRoad</a><br></p>Alamo
<p>"I live in San Antonio and everytime I walk or drive by the Alamo its pretty wack."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrv9a7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">oftene</a></p><p>"Man! I thought the Alamo was going to be a beastly bastard. It's like the size of a middle class house."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrzs3o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">soxyboy71</a><br></p>Her
<p>"Mona Lisa"</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrzrmo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">samcon1999</a></p><p>"100 people crowded in front of a 6 x 12 INCH painting."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfs3dia?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EatSleepSmash<br></a></p>Rushmore
<p>"Mount Rushmore. It's really far away from the viewing area."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfs1a7c?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AliceJW</a><br></p>Rock Structure
<p>"Stonehenge. Rocks behind a rope. Fun times."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kcop2b/what_famous_landmark_have_you_been_to_that_was/gfrwkc6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ChickenSaysBAWK</a><br></p>I loved working on cruise ships because it allowed me to travel extensively to locations I would never get to if it weren't for the job.
The Hike
<p>"I have never been outside of Europe, I'm Danish and grew up in the middle class so we only ever went on small European travels for a week or so every 2-3 years."</p><p>"A few years ago my father, stepmom, my two sisters and I were in Crete and my father decided to rent a car and go through a valley up a mountain to this small village that was surrounded by nothing but high hills and mountainsides. The village itself was beautiful in its culture and atmosphere of hospitality, even though there were a few gift shops, which kind of brought a touristy feel to an otherwise peaceful and 'out of reach' place."</p>Kauai
<p>"We have stayed on Big Island twice. In February, around my birthday, we flew over to Kauai for a day. It's exactly what I have always pictured when I hear "Hawaii". When we go back, we are staying there. Napali coast is on the list!"</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98mkcm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ShataraBankhead</a><br></p>Bench-side Hospitality
<p><a href="https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphorntours.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F09%2FInnsbruck.jpg&f=1&nofb=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Innsbruck Austria.</a> You see that bench over there? I passed out on the son of a b*tch after a night of partying in germany at a concert. Someone woke me up with breakfast, an espresso and this drink thats like gatorade. Spent that day recovering in Venice."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98atbz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">charlie_chapped_lips</a><br></p>Eighth Wonder Of The World
<p>"Milford Sound in the south island of New Zealand."</p><p>"Writer Rudyard Kipling once described it as, 'the eighth Wonder of the World'; and, after visiting it this year, I am in full agreement."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98f42y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mc_squared_03</a><br></p>Vast Beauty
<p>"For me it would be the Namib Desert."</p><p>"Maybe for most people it would seem a strange choice, but there is this haunting beauty of endless acres of shifting sands and emptiness contrasted against the wide sky. You feel like you are the only person on earth. And then you begin to notice that it isn't empty. There are signs of life here and there. Hardy and resilient. Traces of animals and insects passing by. Relics of humanity in ruins, abandoned buildings, vehicles, and ones far older, in carvings and designs on the rocks themselves. And then you get to the coast, and this mass of rock and sand crashes against the Atlantic, empty, as far as the eye can see."</p><p>"Its an experience and feeling that is hard to describe in words, but will stick with you always."</p><p>"A close second would be the Mountains ranges of the Himalayas, Hindu-Kush, Karakoram."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98fg59?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">badcgi</a><br></p>Otherworldly Views
<p>"Iceland, without a doubt. The waterfalls are stunning, the people are friendly, and the views, oh the views are from different world."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98fbz1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pandalrac</a><br></p>Norway Is Unreal
<p>"I was backpacking in Norway once and made it up to the Lofoten Islands. It's far enough north that you can experience the northern lights or the midnight sun - I got the latter bc I was there in May. Think light turquoise waters, cotton candy-colored skies, and incredible views anywhere you went. I hiked to the overlook of Reinebringen (look it up, seriously) at 3 am and watched a storm roll in."</p><p>"Idk man, the whole place looked unreal. The colors, the gnarly, massive, terrifying fjords. Go to Norway y'all."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g989yc3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a><a target="_blank">groomersandboomers</a><br></p>Goosebumps From The Alps
<p>"Swiss alps and specifically the Jungfrau region. I've been there multiple times now and it still gives me goosebumps."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98b71a?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lotsofnamesaretaken</a><br></p>Starry Skies
<p>"The Grand Canyon, at night, looking up at the stars. It appears infinite, and is incredibly humbling. Hands down is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98eaic?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">alexp2266</a><br></p>When In Montana
<p>"Glacier National Park, Montana, US. You drive up into the mountains and then no matter which direction you hike you are surrounded by stunning, snow-capped mountains (even in August), crystal-clear lakes, tiny waterfalls coming down the mountains, and wide fields of wildflowers."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98fr1c?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OxfordComma5ever</a><br></p>A Gem In Japan
<p>"When I visited Kyoto a few years back, my friend and I visited the Okochi Sanso Gardens. At a certain point, you can see these lush mountains, my friend and I stood in silence for a few minutes. The view and sounds of nature really made me so emotional."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jdhlga/hands_down_whats_the_most_beautiful_place_on/g98kjwx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">yosoypeaches</a><br></p>People Share Which Things Everyone Should Do In Their 20s To Avoid Regret Later In Life
Life is Malleable
<p>"Always know that change is an option. Many people, myself included, start down a path and think that since I committed to that path, it's the only path for me. Don't get caught in that thought process."</p><p>"If a choice (career, location, relationship, etc) doesn't feel right down the road, know you can make a new one. It may be uncomfortable at first, but you can make it through (and likely for the better)."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8lzyu5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ap_riv</a></p>Stay Above Water
<p>"Don't get into credit card debt!" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8m08z6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">8Gly8</a><span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"This sh** will ef up your life as much, if not more, than smoking or drinking or crappy eating etc."</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"You can be taught how credit cards work, and it can still be hard to wrap your brain around, until it's too late." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8mncwl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Go_Cart_Mozart</a></p>Knowledge is Power
<p>"Learn how to budget. Even if it's just a simple excel or google sheets file with one column of income, and one of expenses."</p><p>"When you see everything you buy in a month next to each other, you realize where you can save money pretty well."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8lyay5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Raze321</a></p>Take Care of That Outer Layer
<p>"Sunscreen" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8mo2cv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">greatredwoodofawhore</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8nfzbx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">radiogrill</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"And don't go to tanning beds" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8nib0m?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">raketheleavespls</a></p>In Their Prime
<p>"Go see your favorite musical acts when they are young, together, and /or alive. and not selling out to fu** you price arena tours." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8m4onb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">classicsat</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I'll take this one further and say to just go see as much live music as possible."</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I don't regret any of the concerts I've been to in my life, but there are a bunch I regret NOT going to." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8nhux9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ghettomagicrooster</a></p>YOU are the Only Constant
<p>"Learn how to be independently happy" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8lqt7z?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">PGMG17</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I wish someone could have screamed this in my face with a megaphone whenever I was about to do something codependently stupid in my 20s and early 30s, lol." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8m4g37?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">sulesko</a></p>Pragmatic Love
<p>"Make sure that if you have a relationship with someone you actually nail down the long term goals and agree on them... Like kids? How exactly will that work? Marriage?"</p><p>"Find your deal breakers and take them seriously... From 20-30 the time really flies and you don't want to miss it."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8lxf5y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">stagnant_malignancy</a></p>Go Where You're Good
<p>"When choosing your job/profession/career, ignore the horrible life advice to 'follow your passion.' Instead, you should follow your aptitude."</p><p>"Identify what you are good at, find a way to use it to bring value to others, work like crazy to do that."</p><p>"The happiness/meaning/life-satisfaction will come as a result of being able to build a good life for yourself and those you care about."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8mecrm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Stoic_Scientest</a></p>Before Leaping Gets Harder
<p>"If you yearn for adventure, go now. You are young, your body is strong, and your obligations are few. Go now."</p><p>"It's so much easier to drop everything in your life for a 6-month hiking trip and then slide back into regular life when you're 25 than when you're 35." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8mnbm4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">LowCalPal</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8mnbm4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>"Travel. Experience the world. Spend your money on making memories. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Don't be afraid to do things scare you. Sky dive."</p><p>"I am grateful for everything I have but I wish I would have realized that there was another option to the regular old 9-to-5. I'm 43 now and physically limited due to an auto accident."</p><p>"You never know what life has in store so enjoy it to the fullest while you can." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8ltdyx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">babyhaby</a></p>Zoom Out
<p>"Invest in yourself by making healthy choices both physically and financially" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8lqkxx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Kaste90</a><span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Included in this: learn to cook." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8ni51a?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">raketheleavespls</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"So hard to do since people have a hard time showing any empathy for their future self." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/j9twq0/what_should_one_do_in_their_20s_to_avoid_regrets/g8o02yc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">5yn3rgy</a></p>Where in the world shall we all go to hide? Ok, maybe not to hide, but to find a little peace and tranquility. Let's spin a globe and see where our fingers land? Sounds like a plan right? If only life could be that easy. There are many specifics to take into account when planning vacation travel and one that tends to be overlooked is population. Certain destinations sound alluring and glorious but you have to ask yourself.... how many people are also heading there? Possibly too many. A crystal sand beach is fabulous, but are you sharing it with ten thousand other people. The issue of tourists is always one to take into account. When too many tourists are mucking about they can ruin many a good time. Just ask anyone visiting or LIVING in New York City and Los Angeles.
Let's see who had some ideas a Redditor recently posed the question.... What beautiful place have you visited that isn't a mainstream tourist destination that you recommend people visit?
Above & Beyond....
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzUyOTU2Ny9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2Njc0Mjk1MX0.FsDH7VtgTSdUs3nqCD-DNwtryLoO9fYxf0RUB7N5iR4/img.gif?width=980" id="5d143" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="7877feebbbfab0c272ef06487fcb193a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="500" data-height="269" />orange sky GIFGiphy<p>Carrick-a-Rede It's a little coastal trail and rope bridge on the coast of Northern Ireland. It's often overlooked by tourists that go to the amazing Giant's Causeway. In my opinion, Carrick-a-Rede is just as much of a must see. Such beautiful scenery. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04h8cr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">mileniumfalken</a></p>A Quiet Kingdom
<p>Lesotho.</p><p>It's a small independent kingdom, bordered entirely by South Africa.</p><p>It's a gorgeous country. Mountainous, green. People travel on horseback, there are always shepherds in the valleys, their songs echoing across the mountains.</p><p>After the big crowds in Johannesburg and/or the big national parks, Lesotho is extremely tranquil. A great country. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04hp4k?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">TheNameIsPippen</a></p>When in Spain
<p>Zaragoza in Spain, plenty to do and see without the crowds of bigger tourist cities. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g048fzu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank"> itsift</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g048fzu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank"></a>Fun fact about Zaragoza: when the space shuttle was launching it had scrub landing sites scattered around the world. This required the runways could handle the weight and length along with telemetry. Zaragoza was the one set up for use for the last series of launches. When the shuttle would climb to too high an altitude they would announce "negative Zaragoza" meaning they could not scrub to there.<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/itsift/" target="_blank"></a></p><p>But if they had... 6 people would've crossed from Florida to Spain in about 20 minutes and for only a billion dollars. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g055osr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">TheBoldManLaughsOnce</a></p>The Hills
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzUyOTU3My9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjkyNTQwNX0.oy5KImE4VGvmAewH3HiGudn0EdB6QDU8Sp3zla9B-sQ/img.gif?width=980" id="cb35a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4e14ee47b5aced092a21dab876bd99a1" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="500" data-height="281" />scotland dancing GIF by Hey DuggeeGiphy<p>The Scottish Highlands and the Flint Hills in Kansas They are both seriously, breath taking and beautiful. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g049vmp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">FreddieGreg</a></p><p>As a KCMO guy I have to say I hate Kansas, but I think the Konza three loop trail outside Manhattan saved my life while going to K-State. A beautiful hilly place in a terribly flat world. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04gduh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">lilpudpudd</a></p>Off the Coast....
<p>A little Island off the coast of Cambodia called Koh Rong. I would worry about people ruining it, but, last time I was there the Chinese were going to build a small airstrip, so it probably already is. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04161o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">Iggy363</a></p><p>Sticking with the Cambodia theme, Battambang is a beautiful little city that I don't think most westerners consider visiting when seeing Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat. Awesome sights and art. And obviously amazing food. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04mzwz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">BenjaminKohl</a></p>To the Tapirs....
<p>Tapir Valley Nature Preserve, Bijagua, Costa Rica.</p><p>While Costa Rica has many areas that are "mainstream tourist destinations," this isn't one of them. Created to leave it as natural as possible, they have limited numbers of persons per day. It's easy to see elusive tapirs here, as previous visitors can testify. For birders, three are several hundred species living here, mostly due to the variety of habitats. It is adjacent to Tenorio National Park. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04ccb0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">NoBSforGma</a></p>Looks like Hawaii.....
<p>Lamu, Kenya: 14th century island city, Islamic stone architecture (no cars on the island because the streets are too narrow), bioluminescent algae, amazing beaches.</p><p>Diani beach, Kenya: looks like Hawaii.</p><p>Sipi Falls, Uganda: views of the plains, beautiful waterfalls.</p><p><em><strong>Edit to add: </strong></em>white sand beaches of Malawi. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04eowh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">Resentful_in_Dayton</a></p>Cheap Russian
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzUyOTU4NC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMTk4NzU1OX0.qFMzVAjGqTq81bzMCfMFZPKZ0DJHzZE8AONHM9Dg2Nc/img.gif?width=980" id="ba25d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5766423518b8ccfb7d163e4e68ea602f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />Dance Russia GIF by Jason ClarkeGiphy<p>Vladivostok is the last trans-siberian railway city in Russia and the borders are North Korea, China and Japan. If you want to rest in the beach in an european-style city in Asia and eat delicious asian and Russian food for a cheap price then come here. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g048cu8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">maurocastrov</a></p>Seeing Monkeys....
<p>I went to the Osa Peninsula and stayed at Lapa Rios in 2017 and it was one of the most beautiful and magical places I've ever been!! Seeing monkeys and parrots in the SAME tree blew my mind and pretty much fulfilled all expectations of tropical paradises I imagined when I was younger. I mean, I saw a scarlet macaw fly by my bathroom window while I was on the toilet. Probably the most memorable poop I'll ever take. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g055shq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">bananakiwilemon</a></p>Go Gothic
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMzUyOTU4Ni9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1Njg1NTY3Mn0.GNUUA7c_r78KoQQpwFLAz8oHNk8yZ4ujKaqe0vO8zMU/img.gif?width=980" id="cbffd" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="64b1d6ca66216f03945b4ffb2efe3d90" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="480" />serious fred armisen GIF by IFCGiphy<p>A city in the north of Poland called Gdansk. It's an old Hansa port full of Gothic churches, stone cobbled streets, beer gardens on the banks of canals and quirky artists. I don't know why it isn't more popular. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g044lli?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">fantazja1</a><span></span></p><p>I'm here right now and it is absolutely jammed with Polish tourists. But from what I hear, it's only like this in summer. I know what you mean though. I went from never hearing about it to thinking it is one of the most beautiful European cities period. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/i2e83m/what_beautiful_place_have_you_visited_that_isnt_a/g04fzog?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x" target="_blank">endlesswander</a></p>After you've lived someplace for awhile, you learn what is acceptable in a community.