I’ve been to a decent number of places (though not that many places). Whenever I’m traveling somewhere new, it's often hard to find a solid source on whether or not famous attractions are tourist traps, or if they’re actually awesome and worthwhile. Without too much ado, here’s a list of 61 travel experiences and my opinions on them: first, things that live up to or exceed the hype, or at worst are not overrated. Second, things that are aptly rated, or experiences that are halfway decent despite the hype, or simply live up to a huge hype. And lastly, attractions that I find are overrated, or do not live up to the expectations at all.
To be clear, I did value every entry on this list in some way. I just thought some were much, much better than others. Obviously, your mileage will vary.
Top tier: Worth the hype (or better)
A list of my favorite things I've ever done traveling
Arches National Park (specifically the Delicate Arch)
It’s on the license plates. It’s iconic. It can be a tough hike in a hot desert. But the Delicate Arch is awesome--easily one of the coolest naturally occurring things in all of Utah, and one of my favorites I've seen anywhere in the world. It’s also surprisingly massive.
Fenway Park
They say the best thing to do in Boston is to go to a game at Fenway--and I think they’re right (even as someone who doesn’t particularly like the Red Sox). The seats are small and uncomfortable, but from what I’ve experienced, the heart of the city is in that old baseball stadium. I caught a night game and was surprised and impressed.
Cooperstown, New York (The Baseball Hall of Fame)
I had low expectations for the baseball hall of fame. I almost drove all the way out there from NYC on my way to Niagara Falls and didn’t go inside. But despite being a bit pricey, I thought it was really cool. Of course, I loved playing baseball growing up--but I’m also not the biggest pro baseball fan in the world. However, this place made me a bigger baseball fan. When I walked out the doors at closing time, I finally got it. The history, the stats, the tradition, and how intertwined baseball is with American culture and history--I didn’t get it until I saw it all together in a museum as a single body of work.
The San Diego Zoo
Certainly the best zoo I’ve ever been to, and possibly the best zoo in the world. It’s built on both sides of a massive valley, so be sure to use the buses and plan your route accordingly--or else you might spend your entire day walking up steep hills. Done right, you can have an amazing time here.
The Spectrum in Logan, Utah
If you ever get a chance to see a basketball game in Logan, you absolutely should (though your ringing ears afterward might disagree). Look especially to go in a year when the men’s team is good, or when playing a hated rival. Despite being a decent basketball program in small(ish) town Utah, there’s a reason the Aggies have a 90%+ win percentage at home while usually winning about 59% of their total games in a season.
The View from King's Peak (Utah's highest point)
This hike will kick your ass. This 27-mile hike up to 13,528′ will demand you have the time and stamina to persevere at high elevation. But it is literally the best view of anything I've ever seen. Looking back, it feels like a panoramic dream.
The Top of the Eiffel Tower
I know what you're thinking. As one of the most recognizable structures ever made, there's no way the Eiffel Tower is underrated. But people would have you believe that a bird's eye view of all of Paris is overrated--which to me is insane. Maybe I just really like wide-sweeping views and being able to see things. But I was impressed.
Glacier National Park in Banff, Canada
The number of incredible views of nature and beautiful, easy trails in Banff is wild. Just from the city, I was stunned by how impressive the surrounding mountainscape is (even being from Utah and growing up in the Rockies). It’s a great place to be a beginner hiker or amateur explorer, though I’m assuming all the backcountry also offers a great upside to experienced outdoors people. But I can’t speak to that. When you go, you’ll have to get up crazy early to see Lake Louise and you’ll see pictures of it on every bit of tourist merchandise imaginable. The crowd at the lake will be way too big, and the parking will be a nightmare. But by god, there’s a reason for all that--the view of Lake Louise is incredible.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris
The church itself is pretty cool--a fascinating little piece of architecture outside of the heart of the city. But this is an awesome, free place to see a perfect overlook of Paris. I can’t recommend free, accessible (not counting the MASSIVE amount of stairs up out of the nearby subway station) views of cities enough, particularly Paris.
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Don't get me wrong, there's not that much to do here. But to me, that’s the point. If you dream of relaxing in the peaceful Canadian countryside, boy do I have a random, far-off island for you.
The DC Mall
The outskirts of DC are not impressive, if not downright scary and dangerous. But I found seeing all the iconic monuments you’ve seen on your money growing up to be surreal and fascinating. Sure, they’re just buildings and statues. But on the east coast, it’s pretty hard to find areas without forests or swamps where you can see wide swaths of land. The coolest thing about the DC mall is the amount of iconography you can see from any given point. You don’t need to go around and see every museum and monument in DC. But everyone should experience standing at the mall and taking it all in at least once. Go in March/April when the cherry blossoms are in full swing for a bonus.
Maid of the Mist - Niagara Falls Boat Tour
Some people go to Niagara Falls and see it from the American side. More reasonable people know you need to go to the Canadian side to really see them. But to see the falls properly, you should see it from the water. There’s a particularly exhilarating feeling of not wearing a poncho and just getting absolutely drenched by mist and spray on a hot August day, from down on the water where you have the best view of the falls. As for the dumpy American town of Niagara in general, you would have to look much lower on this list to read my thoughts on it, but I hardly thought it was worth the entry. The city is terrible, but experiencing the falls is awesome.
Bryce Canyon
Bryce is one of the coolest things to see in Utah. It’s in the middle of nowhere, but just look at it--I don’t really think I need to explain myself. Also, it helps you can literally get this view in 10 seconds of walking from your car.
Duomo in Milan
This is perhaps the coolest building I have ever seen in my life. Milan as a whole is a mid-tier Italian city, but Duomo in its Gothic style absolutely stunned me. You can even go on the roof.
New York City - The Staten Island Ferry and the Met
Everyone should visit New York--and honestly, pretty much everybody does. There’s plenty to do in the city, which means there’s also plenty to miss. I do firmly believe you should not leave the city without taking the Staten Island Ferry and visiting the Met, above all else. Going to the top of a skyscraper is cool (i.e. Top of the Rock, as pictured), sure, and the 9/11 memorial is worth a visit (among dozens of other attractions and iconic sites). But the ferry is awesome and the Met is one of the coolest museums in the world--way cooler than Times Square or Grand Central Terminal.
Bath, England
Bath feels like it’s out of a dream. The Roman bathhouse is cool, sure, and makes for an interesting museum. But I’m at odds when it comes to describing how Bath felt.
Top of the Cathedral Dome - Florence, Italy
It’s cramped, it’s claustrophobic, and it’s a hike. But seeing the dome artwork up close, climbing up some of the neatest architecture in the world for its time (the late 1400s), and seeing Florence from the top of the dome is an incredible experience. My only complaint is not being able to spend all day at the top--because I easily could have. Plus the view is much better than the top of the bell tower, which is surrounded by metal barriers that obstruct the view.
London
I did not realize how much there is to do in London--the city I can best compare it to is New York, but less oppressive, less inescapable, and less dirty. The transit is great, the museums are awesome, there’s so many massive parks, in addition to all the most iconic monuments in the entire country. To keep from too many individual list entries of cool things from London, the Globe Theater and seeing a musical on West End are absolutely not overrated and I recommend both without reservation. Windsor Castle and the Harry Potter studio tour are a day trip outside the city, sadly, but are very much worth the travel time and money. Inside the city, the Tower Bridge is an iconic marvel of engineering, but the Tower of London--as a castle, as grounds, and as a museum-- is even cooler. Don’t go to London without stopping to see the crown jewels. Just don't take a picture or you'll get yelled at like I did.
The Atlanta Aquarium
It's expensive as hell, and it's dope as hell. It’s massive, and as far as I’m concerned, it's the gold standard of aquariums until further notice. I was bummed there wasn’t more to read and learn. But the aquarium is so busy, I think it's by design that there’s fewer signs and explanations to stop and read, but more giant displays and great tanks of marvelous fish to see. The shows are also worth checking out, but be sure to book them before you go--they're free but are generally full. Go here if you can--it’s worth the eye-popping price.
Texas BBQ
BBQ done right is just that good and in Texas, there’s no shortage of it.
D.P. Dough in Greeley, Colorado
Denver is a mid city. I see it as a larger, dirtier, less scenic Salt Lake City, and since I live in Salt Lake, I don’t really feel a need to go to Denver often. Just up north, Greeley is not particularly pleasant to smell. But my favorite thing about the entirety of Colorado (with the exception of Kip) is getting calzones at D.P. Dough. The first calzone I ever had was while on a roadtrip to Greeley and I am not exaggerating when I say I have never truly enjoyed a non-DP Dough calzone ever since.
Monument Valley
I mean, it’s just a bunch of rocks in the middle of nowhere. But something about how unique, remote, and out of this world this valley feels is pretty cool. It’s not a destination you’d travel to with high expectations of spending a busy week there--but it might be the single coolest drive I’ve ever been on.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
I mean, it’s just a bunch of balloons in the sky. But I thought it was fascinating--a mass ascension of hot air balloons has a sort of magic to it. Albuquerque itself is a mixed bag--it’s not an altogether clean or safe city, but the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul sights are fun to drive by (just don’t harass the locals about it). Call it a two for one. Or, I dunno, a three for one, maybe.
Dinosaur National Monument (Vernal, Utah)
I really thought it was just plain silly how gimmicky Vernal feels in their full embrace of dinosaurs. Every street corner has some plastic, brightly colored representation of ancient life. But then I saw the quarry--essentially an 80 foot long mural of literally thousands of jumbled together dinosaur bones--and it all not only made sense, but was completely justified. I’m not into dinosaurs, really. But this place stunned me. It should absolutely not exist, but somehow it does and it's awesome.
Tier Two: The Aptly Rated
The Statue David
As the most recognizable statue in the world, it might be overrated as a work of art (is it really that much better than all sculptures ever?). But viewing it is a surreal and fascinating experience. If you’re in Florence, you obviously need to stop by Piazza della Signoria to view the replica in its original outdoor location, but also go see the real one in person at the Accademia Gallery. Why else are you going to Florence if not to see some of the most iconic art of all time?
Hot Springs, Arkansas
I had never heard of this town until I looked at my list of untravelled states and asked myself, ‘Well, what’s in Arkansas anyways?’ The answer is the city of Hot Springs. By now, most of the hot springs are funneled into bath houses you have to pay for, which is not that cool. But it’s a surreal little city with an interesting history. Although I don’t think this city is on too many people’s radars, it was a city unlike any I’ve ever been to--and that made it especially fascinating to me.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone is one of the largest, most visited national parks in the country. Old Faithful is probably the most fascinating marvel there, with the possible exception of the Grand Prismatic Spring (pictured). From the plentiful wildlife, to the mammoth springs formation, to the geysers, and to the waterfalls with drive up viewpoints, the sheer diversity of what Yellowstone has to offer is what keeps so many people coming back. I just wish the Grand Prismatic Spring wasn't so hard to take in. For how stunning the pictures are, it's hard to see it adequately from too far a distance or from too close. Surprising lack of yellow stones, though, I must say.
Vermont
For a state with nothing much to see except trees and an ice cream factory that is truly in the middle of nowhere, Vermont is gorgeous and a marvel to take in. It’s a particularly beautiful place with not much happening, which is not altogether a bad thing. Why do people retire to Florida instead of here? Oh, right, the winters. But still…
The Spiral Jetty
It’s just a bunch of rocks near a gross lake. But it’s a massive bunch of rocks in an isolated corner of a gross lake. It’s a cool art installation, though I don’t know that it’s worth the drive. Obviously stop by and see the somewhat interesting golden spike on the way at Promontory Point--those are the only two reasons you’d ever go to that random, desolate corner of the Great Salt Lake.
New Orleans
New Orleans is a mixed bag. It is not especially clean or safe, but it is the most culturally dense and interesting city in the United States. I’ve never been anywhere else that had jazz bands playing in the street, such incredible food options, oddly timed Halloween parades, and must-see cemeteries. Bourbon Street is cool if you’re into the drinking culture, but it didn’t strike me as impressive as the architecture in general in the French Quarter.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
I was worried that while climbing up the tower, you would not be able to feel that it’s leaning from inside. That is not the case. It’s definitely odd that bad architecture made for one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, and the number of people there to see it makes no real sense. But for reasons I can’t fully explain, I kinda loved it. Sometimes it’s nice to put a name to the face, so to speak. Sometimes it’s nice to just see the damn thing in person. If you’re only going to go to Pisa once in your life, you’d probably just better climb the damn tower.
Disneyland and Disneyworld
I actually probably have the most to say about these because I’ve been so many times, but I’ll keep it brief. Be prepared to spend boatloads of money and wait in lines all day, but these theme parks are possibly the greatest on earth. Also World > Land despite being in Florida.
Paris, France
Some people will have you believe Paris is the most overrated city in the world, filled with rats and lined with piss smelling streets. Others, particularly romantics, will have you believe Paris is the most perfect travel destination of all time. The truth is somewhere in between. In short, Paris is a city--so it has that against it. But everyone should go to Paris at least once--do I really need to explain why? I will say, Disneyland Paris was awesome if you’re into Disney, and worth the trip out there. And be sure to see the catacombs if you’re kind of a freak like we are.
Biking Central Park
Central Park is massive. Which is essential because it is the only reprieve you can find from an oppressive, inescapable city. Biking around the entire park, including up and down the surprisingly colossal hills on the back end, on a hot August day with plenty else to do afterwards, was not as peaceful as it might have been under different circumstances. Biking in central park is legit. Just go in with the right expectations if it’s hot, if you’re on a time crunch, or if you’re planning to bike the entire park, because that isn't a great mix.
Pompeii
First, it’s worth noting Pompeii is an absolute pain in the ass to get to. You have to travel hours down south to Naples, which is, itself, a conflicting mess of beautiful sights and sketchiness. Then you have to take the worst train in all of Italy (hardly exaggerating) out around Mt. Vesuvius, despite the lack of signs, instruction, or help (seriously--your best bet is just to make sure you and all the other tourists are on the same page and going the right direction rather than expecting to get any confirmation you're going the right direction). But the archeological marvel that is an entire lost city is beyond comparison. Sure, it’s just an old city--but I’ve never been anywhere else in the world that felt, in every way, like it didn’t belong in today’s world. The foreboding view of the deadly mountain within sight of anywhere inside the city was a nice touch, for whoever decided to put it there.
Ireland
The people of Ireland are intriguing. It’s odd that Ireland's biggest attractions are just making booze (Jameson and Guinness), kissing a rock (Blarney Castle), and a bar that is famous for reasons nobody really seems to be able to explain (Temple Bar). But the most interesting and thought-provoking experience I had in Ireland (besides odd arguments, only half in English, between middle-aged hostel roommates about who was making all that noise last night) was the Immigration Museum. Dublin is culturally very interesting with just a few “must-see” attractions and locations, but the Immigration Museum will help you understand Irish people, culture, history, and immigrants in a fundamentally different way. Besides that, make sure you go out and see the coast--and make sure you have a window seat flying in so you can see the Emerald Isle from above.
Canyonlands and Zion National Park
For different reasons, these national parks are about what you would expect. Zion is as cool as everyone says (maybe cooler), but the crowds can create a disappointing experience. Generally, expectations for Canyonlands are much lower--and for somewhat good reason. It’s a mid national park, by Utah’s standards. Which means it’s still pretty cool.
Redwood National Park
I don't know what else to say except if you're the kind of person who thinks redwoods are neat, you'll love it and vice versa. There's not much here in the name of surprises except that the trees are really fucking tall and there's a small handful of particularly interesting tree formations.
Capitol Reef National Park
Rated as likely the worst of the mighty five national parks, it really is distinctly the worst of the five. But it is great for about a day of hiking and views at sunset. Stop by, but don’t plan a multi-day trip around it.
The Louvre
The Louvre is neat as hell, but it's absolutely massive. You can't possibly appreciate even a fraction of it unless you're in Paris with a lot of time on your hands and you're well-versed in art history. Most people would say the Mona Lisa is overrated, but I'd say it was also aptly rated. Yes, it's small, and yes, it doesn't entirely make sense how iconic it's become. But like the Statue David, it's fascinating, surreal, rewarding, and strange to see in person.
The Space Needle
For something with such a cool name, the space needle is only pretty cool. If you like views of bay cities, go for it, though. If not, seeing it from the bottom or a far away lookout is fine. It’s cool that it rotates ever so slowly, I suppose.
Stonehenge
For how iconic it is, you need to understand it’s just a pile of rocks. However, it’s a very old, very mysterious pile of rocks. Is it worth venturing way out into the English countryside to see a bunch of improbable rocks? That’s a question only you can answer. As for me, I’m glad I went once and I'd probably go again.
Italian cities roundup - Rome, Naples, and Venice
Everyone should go to Italy once. There are things you should see before you die, and a lot of them are in Italy. The cities are full of life, culture, and history--though most of them are not without downsides, too.
To make things quick, though: you know how iconic Rome is, and the Vatican museums are top shelf. But the only mugging/assault I’ve ever seen while travelling was the one time we took the terrible, awful, no good metro in Rome (seriously, don’t take the metro--just walk or literally anything else). Venice is magical and perhaps the most unique city in the world, and it will absolutely leave you jealous of anyone who ever got to experience it before it became overpopulated with tourists (myself included, obviously). Naples, especially near the main train station, is the only place in Italy that I felt truly unsafe. Something about seeing people on the streets selling clearly stolen objects straight out of clearly stolen luggage, while being a tourist myself carrying around luggage, rubbed me the wrong way. But if you get away from that area, the city is beautiful.
Yankee Stadium and AT&T Stadium (the Dallas Cowboys)
I’m glad I went and saw a few of America’s teams at their home stadiums. But there is nothing especially magical about them.
Bottom Tier: Overrated Disappointments
The Wholeass States of Florida and New Jersey
Florida has the weirdest reputation as a state. Everything you hear is a mixed bag. From tourist hotspots to retirement to spring breakers to drugs to gators to crazy criminals, and the oddity that “the further north you go, the further south you are.” The Everglades are kinda cool, but only kinda. I’ve been all over the state and overall, I’d give it a C-. Maybe a D+ because of the inane humidity.
My sister and I road tripped all around the state and found driving in Florida to be one of the most frustrating things ever. Red lights are at least five times longer there, for some reason, and there seems to be an odd mix of crazy California drivers and senior citizens--which makes sense, but also makes driving feel dangerous. In short, all the bad things you hear about Florida are worse than what you hear, and none of the good parts are as good as you hear.
But. New Jersey is the worst state in the union. There's nothing for you there unless you like paying tolls to sit in traffic, visiting trash beaches, and seeing people unironically pop their collars to look cool. They can claim they secretly have the Statue of Liberty all they want. It is an indisputable fact that the best thing about New Jersey will always be that it's easy to leave and get to New York.
The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is huge. It’s cool to see. From a nerdy geological aspect that I do not hold, it might be the greatest marvel in the world. It has the reputation of being perhaps the single best natural wonder in the world, or at least the United States. Maybe I’ve just grown up around red rock and canyons all my life, or perhaps Ron Swanson got my expectations sky high (“The only time it’s appropriate for a man to cry is at funerals and when seeing the Grand Canyon”). But I just thought the Grand Canyon was pretty cool, despite its massive reputation. It’s really not much better than the canyons in Canyonlands, it doesn’t have the same magical quality Zion has, and it doesn't have the astoundingly unique formations you might see in Bryce Canyon, Goblin Valley, or Arches. What makes the Grand Canyon special is its size, but even that can be hard to take in. I wouldn't ever say not to go, but I'd suggest managing your Grand Canyon expectations before you see it. You might enjoy it more that way anyways.
Meeting People on the East Coast
This might be an odd entry since most of these are attractions, but as a travel experience, I’ve found interacting with people back east to be less than pleasant. With the exception of the south (excluding Florida from that exception), I’ve found people on the east coast are not as kind or charming to interact with as they are in places like Utah, the midwest, or the deep south. There's a certain pretentiousness and cutthroat culture there that I just do not identity with.
The Tetons & Jackson Hole
The Tetons are just a couple of mountains that kinda look like breasts (hence the name, of course). Jackson Hole is a Park City-ish town that seems more posh than it has any right to be, but has a small kind of charm. I think the well-known landmarks and famous areas in eastern Idaho/western Wyoming are probably overrated, but the nearby, unknown backcountry area is anything but. Nature is neat, and there’s plenty of it in Wyoming and Idaho. You just gotta get away from the people.
Driving the PCH
I had never gotten carsick before driving the PCH. And yes, we absolutely saw a lot of cool things while driving from Seattle to San Francisco. But you do not need to drive the PCH for the sake of driving, especially the windy, forested areas, and especially if there is any chance you will get carsick. There are absolutely underrated places and cool experiences along the way as you travel down the coast. But if you’ve seen the coast before, do not expect to be impressed by the long drive itself.
50. Nashville
As someone who’s not a drinker and hasn’t ever attended a bachelorette party, I’m not sure what Nashville has to offer me (maybe some BBQ). On the upside, at least they gave us country music, which is agreed to be (outside of Nashville, at least) objectively the single worst genre of music. I do think Tennessee has a lot to offer, but not much of it is found in Nashville.
Hollywood and the Vegas Strip
They're the same. They are both supposed to be really cool and they have established reputations of not being trash. But both are both completely trash. If you like your cities with an overwhelming side of homeless people and a distinct splash of everything smelling like piss, then these two cities are for you.
Mount Rushmore
Given that it is one of the most recognizable monuments in the United States, Mount Rushmore is probably overrated. It’s just faces carved into stone and they’re really far away from the viewing area. But hiking up closer can make it a lot more fun. It’s probably not worth all the driving it takes to get there from any kind of civilization, but if you find yourself inexplicably in the Dakota’s for some reason, you’d might as well stop by and be moderately disappointed (or impressed--idk) for yourself.
Philadelphia
Philly is overall not a great city. It's got all the "don't get caught in the wrong part of town" that New York does with a fraction of the reward--and that's to say nothing of having the worst sports fans in the country. Plus the best place to get a philly cheesesteak is not Philly. I mean, it’s not like meat and cheese on bread is some mystical science only Philly residents understand. Unlike some eponymous foods, going to Philly for a cheesesteak isn't really necessary.
Times Square
Slightly better than Hollywood and Vegas, Times Square is a marvel to look at. It's cool that this place is always lit up and hopping at all hours. But don’t let the bright lights and colors fool you. How did we let a place get so damn famous for its continuous advertising?
Miami and Driving to Key West
Did you know there's no natural beaches in southern Florida? Perhaps I didn’t do enough research beforehand, but I did not realize the Florida Keys are especially not known for their beaches. Key West itself is a cool little city with a fun night life--it’s just too damn far away from everything. And it’s in Florida. As for Miami: I’m not rich, I don’t do cocaine, and I don’t go to clubs. Maybe we can chalk this up to me not being the target demographic, but I was thoroughly underwhelmed with Miami as a city.
The Alamo
It's fine. It's not that interesting. I’m not going to make a joke about it being “forgettable” even though it was. It's worth stopping by if you're in San Antonio because it’s “the thing” to see there. Just make sure you stop by the river walk after so you don't feel like you wasted your whole day.
Phoenix, Arizona
Peggy Hill once said of Phoenix, "This city should not exist. It's a monument to man's arrogance."
Although Peggy may have been talking about the heat, she may as have well been talking about the arrogance of living in such a massive city that has seriously nothing to do. How is it possible that, in America’s 5th biggest city, the coolest thing to do is to head to Tempe and watch ASU’s football team get their asses beat by whoever happens to be in town at the moment? At least there's a pizza shop with pinball machine boards for walls, I guess. There wasn't really anything else in this city worth taking a picture of.
Ellis Island
As someone who is very interested in history, Ellis Island is one of the most boring places I have ever been in my life. This picture of people drawing diamonds is by far the most interesting thing I saw, and that's only because my friends and I argue about what constitutes a diamond shape more often than we (or anyone) reasonably should.
Canterbury and the White Cliffs of Dover
They say on a good day, you can see France from Dover--but on a great day, you can’t. Yes, I stole that joke from a tourguide. But yeah, the cliffs themselves are a unique marvel. My main gripe is that it's hard to… see the cliffs from standing on the cliffs. The nearby town of Canterbury is historic and worth a stroll, but not much to write home about for anyone not named Chaucer. I dunno, does that joke even make sense? I haven't read The Canterbury Tales.
St. Louis
For how much you hear about it, St. Louis is remarkably unremarkable. East Saint Louis is supposedly one of the worst cities in the country--so I haven't been there. The gateway arch is a cool staple of the city, and definitely worth a a ride to the top if you like sitting inside an egg and/or looking through tiny windows.
San Francisco
San Francisco is the most polarizing city. Here’s a hot take, without getting too far into it: San Francisco is firmly mid. It’s more expensive, more trashy, and more cold in the summer than any city has a right to be. But you can’t say the city is boring or lacks flavor. But even then, what it has in flavor, it makes up for by gouging you on parking (if you can even find it), toll bridges, and making sure your car gets broken into on a regular basis. Alcatraz is kinda cool though.
That's all I've got for now, but my traveling is not yet finished. Here’s a list of places I plan to add soon--hopefully in the next 5 years.
- Hawaii
- The Northern Lights
- The Incan Trail
- Germany
- Amsterdam
- Chicago
- Yosemite
- Mt. Kilimanjaro/the Serengeti
