24 Places To Travel That Are Absolutely Worth The Hype
There are a lot of incredible places to travel to in the world, but sometimes they don't always live up to your expectations.
When Reddit user u/OyeYouDer asked people which famous tourist destinations were worth the hype, these were the some of the most popular answers...
1.The Alps
"I went there once, and I still dream about those mountain peaks. There's no way to describe how awe-inspiring they are. The way they're formed with diagonal strata layers makes them so visceral and raw — it looks like the earth ruptured, scarred over, and nature still found a way to thrive." —u/Samura1_I3
2.Muir Woods, California
The redwoods and sequoias in California. I remember visiting Muir Woods for the first time in the early, foggy morning, and it was almost like stepping back into another time." —u/whatsername_duh
3.Edinburgh, Scotland
"The city of Edinburgh. There's just something about it; it's spectacular and has everything you could want around it. So far it is undoubtedly my favorite city." —u/mmm_butters
4.Vasa Museum, Stockholm
"The way you walk in and there's just this huge ship in the middle of the museum — it's stunning!" —u/goldenhawkes
5.Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
6.The Taj Mahal
"I arrived at sunrise when it opened about 5 a.m. and was the first person there. It was incredible. Rarely do these grand monuments live up to their reputation, but I thought it was one of the most beautiful things I'd ever seen." —u/blisterman
7.The Blue Ridge Parkway
"This was one of the first trips my wife and I took together. Gorgeous hikes just off the road. The roadway is full of views and bridges. It's a hidden treasure mostly because it's just about impossible to take it all in. You get bits and pieces and need to go back for more." —u/mapbc
8.The Alhambra, Granada
9.Machu Picchu
10.Prague, Czech Republic
11.The Grand Canyon
12.Angkor Wat, Cambodia
"Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat was incredible. Seeing the scope of the huge complex from the balloon was incredible. Wandering through Ta Prohm, where the gigantic trees are slowly swallowing the temple, was incredible. Angkor Wat is truly one of the greatest tourist destinations in the world." —u/stumpdumb
13.Glacier National Park, Montana
14.Santorini, Greece
"I've been to a good number of places. Santorini was the only place I still can't believe exists after seeing it. It combines both earth and cultural beauty into one small crescent-shaped island." —u/LetMeBeGreat
15.Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
"The scale, the mentalness of the architecture and getting your breath taken away as you walk in the door and look up...
My favorite place to go when I visit... I will go every time I'm there.
Stunning." —u/superjayjay100
16.Red Rocks Amphitheater, Colorado
17.Sintra, Portugal
"It's like walking into a fairy tale. Plus it's situated in the hills near the coast, which give it a really interesting microclimate with lots of moss, ferns, and fog." —u/expanding_man
18.Fiordland, New Zealand
"Milford and Doubtful Sounds on the South Island of New Zealand. New Zealand as a whole. I grew up next to Yellowstone, so my standards for beautiful country are reasonably cultivated. Jesus, it's beautiful there." —u/Ankeneering
19.Krakow, Poland
"Krakow is amazing and well worth visiting." —u/raur0s
20.Fushimi Inari
"There are literally thousands of little shrines everywhere, hidden alleyways, and hidden spots, and you can easily get lost in it. It's crowded at the bottom, but a one-hour hike up and you can easily be alone." —u/kaze_ni_naru
21.Uluru, Australia
"It's fully worth the visit, even if you will lose a kilo to the sweat (just kidding, you got plenty of water and aircon, but it is hot)." —u/Rndomguytf
22.The Roman Forum
"It was so...calm. I love how they turned it into a park. You've got nature next to the old ruins of Roman temples and the like. For a thousand years, that spot right there was the center of civilization. Consuls, poets, philosophers, emperors all stood there once. Truly one of the most special places I've ever visited." —u/Fraxtion
23.Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
"Neuschwanstein is quite incredible, and the views from the castle are breathtaking too." —u/MaximusMike
24.Lake Louise, Canada
"Lake Louise was the most amazing lake I've ever been to." —u/egoissuffering
