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13. Ushuaia, Argentina. The bottom of the world (almost)! You can do a boat trip to see penguins and birds, do plenty of hiking, or if you have the means, get a ship to Antarctica from here (I have not done the latter yet, but I have it on my list!)
1. Lisa said: Paris! It’s a gorgeous city with excellent food and there are direct flight options. Domestically, anywhere with mountains/hiking. [I agree! Paris is a classic and I am always down for mountains/hiking too!]
2. Ernie said: Vancouver- only been once but loved it. So much to see and it had everything- city and outdoorsy stuff like mountains and ferry rides to islands and whale watching. Went there for Irish dancing national champs and turned it into a vacation. [I agree! I love a place with city and outdoor all in one!]
3. Melissa said: Tasmania, has such outstanding nature scapes, history and food in a tiny landmass and is only a 1 hr flight away. [I have never been! Added to my list!]
4. Nicole said: I have had so many and they change throughout my life, depending on what stage I'm in. Currently I'm going to say Italy, but ask me this time next year as I have a few different continents that I will have travelled to. [I totally agree; how can you pick a "favorite!?" But I will ask you again next year!]
5. Nance said: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. Fantastic wineries/wines. We go frequently and have made so many friends there. We've learned about the terroir, the wine-making, the wines. We know so many winemakers personally. Now, when we open a bottle of wine from NotL, we experience a visit all over again. [I have never been! I biked past it last year but did not have a chance to stop. It's on the list!]
6. Tobia said: Everywhere I have not yet been ;-). Nordic countries over Southern. [I also have a long list and it keeps getting longer!]
7. San said: Dolomites. I grew up skiing there every year. [I have only been in summer time and loved the area.]
8. Stephany said: A cruise ship! Okay, not a destination but my favorite way to travel. I love that everything is included, I love that I can REALLY disconnect and feel like I'm in a whole different world, and I love not worry about the logistics of getting from place to place. [I have not tried cruising yet but have plans to try it soon!]
9. Kat said: Amsterdam; I went on my first (and only thus far) solo European trip there and spent three days walking the city, touring museums, going on a boat ride, visiting parks and markets, and going to the symphony. It felt so special and magical to do something like that, on my own no less (even though I was 36! But an inexperienced and anxious traveler overall so it was a big deal for me.). And it was a beautiful and welcoming place. [I agree; it is beautiful and the Dutch speak perfect English so it is super easy to get around.]
10. Suzanne said: Big Sky Montana: 1. I've been skiing at Big Sky since I was two, so it has decades of sentimental feeling and good memories built into it. 2. It's one of the most beautiful places on earth, especially when it's a-glitter with snow and sunshine. 3. The skiing is better in Big Sky than anywhere else. [I have never skied in MT or been to Big Sky!]
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Thanks everyone for chiming in! Here are some of mine. Keep in mind, my "favorites" list is very long, so there are a lot more where these come from, and as always, I will avoid mentioning the obvious ones like London or Rio, since you all already have heard of these already! I will also exclude any US locations for this post.
11. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over a year ago, I chose this destination as an answer to a question in an interview with Elisabeth about somewhere I had on my travel list, and I finally made it there! It is not only beautiful but there is so much history to be learned; I highly recommend it! It is easy to get to from Sarajevo, plus the train ride itself is a beautiful experience!
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| Mostar |
12. Vilnius, Lithuania. Not somewhere that you probably have at the top of your list, but move it up! The town itself is charming, has a lot of history, plenty of green spaces and good food, and easy day trips to places like Trakai or Kaunus, where you can see castles and drink beer. I also rented a bike, went swimming and had a great time perusing the thrift shops for 1 euro finds! Oh, and of course, don't forget about the quark bars!
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| Vilnius |
13. Ushuaia, Argentina. The bottom of the world (almost)! You can do a boat trip to see penguins and birds, do plenty of hiking, or if you have the means, get a ship to Antarctica from here (I have not done the latter yet, but I have it on my list!)
14. Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil. Sand dunes for days! It is a little hard to get to but it is well worth it and you can take a jeep trip along the dunes, or even swim in some of the little dune pools if you so desire!
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| Lençóis Maranhenses |
15. Mestia, Georgia. Mountains, food, hiking, good views and small town charm. What more could you ask for?
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| Mestia |
16. Biarritz, France. Food, beaches, waves and cliff walks! It is the ideal spot for a vacation, although be careful because the surf is strong! This is also the first place that I went topless on the beach, which as a modest person, was actually quite freeing!
17. Kaş, Türkiye. You may have heard of Turkish beach towns like Antalya or Izmir or Fethiye, but there are plenty of smaller gems that sit right on the Turquoise coast, and Kaş is one of them. I also like it because you can hike into the hills straight from town and in a mere few minutes you will have outstanding views. Also, Turkish food is excellent and coastal Turkish food is even better!
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| Kaş |
18. Fernie, BC, Canada. You are probably seeing a theme here, but I do love small mountain towns! From Fernie, you can hike, bike or ski depending on the season, without even needing a car for the most part. Also there are a couple of breweries, lots of camping spots (and hotels for those of you who want a warm bed and a shower) and some swimming holes, so it is the perfect place to go for a summer outing!
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| Fernie |
19. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. It's touristy, but its a cute medieval town to walk around for a few hours! I went in early January and maybe because of the cold, it was not too busy, but pro tip, get a dinner reservation early because we tried to do a walk in and were shut down! I don't think you need more than a day here, and there are lots of other fun towns to visit in Germany nearby so you can easily do a loop to a few different places in the same trip!
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| Rothenburg ob der Tauber |
20. Tijuana, Mexico. Of course, you must visit Mexico City; however, I was pleasantly surprised by Tijuana. I thought it was going to be dirty and gross and full of drunk 18 year olds from the US, but I found it to be walkable in some cases, easy to get an Uber in others, and the food was delicious. Also, it is close enough to mountains and beaches to do a day trip from there! If you go, you must visit Tacos El Franc. Note: Upon getting the link for this, I noticed that they recently got noticed on a Netflix series so they are probably going to be busy! I was lucky to go there before that. However, I thought it was delicious, so hopefully they haven't changed due to fame!
Now, my questions to you are: have you ever been to any of the places on this list and if so, what did you think? If not, are you adding any to your bucket list? And of course, tell us, what is your favorite travel destination and why!
