Comments on: 7 Beautiful Places in the World http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/ Unconventional Strategies for Life, Work, and Travel Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:32:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Muzzman http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-15019 Muzzman Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:59:30 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-15019 @The Global Traveller - completely agree! A favourite place has as much to do with the moment than the place. One person can have a great experience (warm, sunny, people are happy), another at the same place can have it all go horribly wrong (starts raining, hotel room leaks etc.) which certainly affects it being their 'favourite' place! For me... - the sun setting over the outback of Central Queensland while flying at 30,000 feet - giant clams while diving in Fiji - a woman with one leg give food to a homeless man on a bus in New York - a gondola ride with my wife in Venice - the northern lights over the barren wasteland of the arctic tundra in northern Canada - the glorious mountain ranges of the dolomites and swiss alps - the dense jungles of PNG - 12 months on Vancouver Island, where every road is the scenic route and lots more! All beautiful in their own right for me-but not necessarily for others as each person has their own experiences and moments that are special @The Global Traveller – completely agree! A favourite place has as much to do with the moment than the place. One person can have a great experience (warm, sunny, people are happy), another at the same place can have it all go horribly wrong (starts raining, hotel room leaks etc.) which certainly affects it being their ‘favourite’ place!

For me…
- the sun setting over the outback of Central Queensland while flying at 30,000 feet
- giant clams while diving in Fiji
- a woman with one leg give food to a homeless man on a bus in New York
- a gondola ride with my wife in Venice
- the northern lights over the barren wasteland of the arctic tundra in northern Canada
- the glorious mountain ranges of the dolomites and swiss alps
- the dense jungles of PNG
- 12 months on Vancouver Island, where every road is the scenic route

and lots more!

All beautiful in their own right for me-but not necessarily for others as each person has their own experiences and moments that are special

]]> By: Paris http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-14856 Paris Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:21:45 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-14856 The favorite place? actually this looks more like a collection of islands! Iceland, offseason Gotland (swedish island) during the medieval festival La Digue (Seychelles) Maupiti (French polynesia) The islands of the Oslo fjord, in summer L'île de la Cité, Paris, the most offseason as possible, avoid week ends(!) Naha, Okinawa, Japan Manhattan, NYC, USA ^^ The favorite place? actually this looks more like a collection of islands!

Iceland, offseason
Gotland (swedish island) during the medieval festival
La Digue (Seychelles)
Maupiti (French polynesia)
The islands of the Oslo fjord, in summer
L’île de la Cité, Paris, the most offseason as possible, avoid week ends(!)
Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Manhattan, NYC, USA ^^

]]> By: Jane Louise http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-11436 Jane Louise Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:55:39 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-11436 Havana, Cuba. When I think of it I remember it as a captivating assault on all the senses at once - the lively music, vintage cars with horns blaring, crumbling buildings, people shouting to one another in the streets, car and cigar fumes, strong coffee and of course the heat - all wrapped up in an upbeat air of people enjoying a simple life to the full. Being Australian I should probably plug here as well! My favourite city is the vibrantly creative Melbourne - friendly, a foodie haven and the place to be for artists of all types. Havana, Cuba. When I think of it I remember it as a captivating assault on all the senses at once – the lively music, vintage cars with horns blaring, crumbling buildings, people shouting to one another in the streets, car and cigar fumes, strong coffee and of course the heat – all wrapped up in an upbeat air of people enjoying a simple life to the full.

Being Australian I should probably plug here as well! My favourite city is the vibrantly creative Melbourne – friendly, a foodie haven and the place to be for artists of all types.

]]> By: John of Celtic Ways http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-10936 John of Celtic Ways Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:53:08 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-10936 Amused to see "boring" Dublin and wonders of Howth here. The "Oar House" hidden seafood restaurant on Howth Harbour must be one of the best in the world, but onto my favourite places, Valley of The Gods UT, anywhere west of South Island New Zealand, Isle Of Mull in Scotland, Iona, the islands of Croatia especially Konati and Brijuni, Bearra Peninsula on Cork/Kerry border in Ireland, Carrowkeel Cairns Co. Sligo Ireland. Amused to see “boring” Dublin and wonders of Howth here. The “Oar House” hidden seafood restaurant on Howth Harbour must be one of the best in the world, but onto my favourite places,
Valley of The Gods UT, anywhere west of South Island New Zealand, Isle Of Mull in Scotland, Iona, the islands of Croatia especially Konati and Brijuni, Bearra Peninsula on Cork/Kerry border in Ireland, Carrowkeel Cairns Co. Sligo Ireland.

]]> By: Rossi Stoyanova http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-9624 Rossi Stoyanova Thu, 28 May 2009 13:13:51 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-9624 Seems like I should definitely go to Ohrid, it's a shame I live so close and never been there. I'll also add: The gorge of the river Cares in the Picos de Europa national park in Spain: 12km walk, absolutely breath-taking; it's more than 1.5km deep; high season should be avoided. The Korshuna waterfalls near Lovech in Bulgaria: the nature is amazing especially in spring. Hallstatt, Austria: we went there by train which stops virtually in the middle of nowhere and the only way to the other coast and the village is by a small boat; the mountains surrounding the lake are so beautiful. Seems like I should definitely go to Ohrid, it’s a shame I live so close and never been there.
I’ll also add:
The gorge of the river Cares in the Picos de Europa national park in Spain: 12km walk, absolutely breath-taking; it’s more than 1.5km deep; high season should be avoided.
The Korshuna waterfalls near Lovech in Bulgaria: the nature is amazing especially in spring.
Hallstatt, Austria: we went there by train which stops virtually in the middle of nowhere and the only way to the other coast and the village is by a small boat; the mountains surrounding the lake are so beautiful.

]]> By: Kiro Velkovski http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-8759 Kiro Velkovski Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:16:29 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-8759 OHRID rulez... Well, as a Macedonian myself, I go there at least 4 times a year to recharge my soul. Wonderful place, I'm just unhappy that my 4 year old daughter has motion sickness, so I cannot go to St. Naum monastery every time... Nevertheless, watch parts of Ohrid, the Lake and St. John Kaneo church can be seen in the best Macedonian movie of all times "Before the Rain" (Golden Lion of Venice winner, Academy Award nominee). So, my list is like this: 1. Ohrid, Macedonia (avoid high season) 2. Dubrovnik, Croatia (avoid high season too) 3. Italy (everywhere, especially the south, Capri, Salerno, Sicilia) 4. California (everywhere too) 5. NYC OHRID rulez… Well, as a Macedonian myself, I go there at least 4 times a year to recharge my soul. Wonderful place, I’m just unhappy that my 4 year old daughter has motion sickness, so I cannot go to St. Naum monastery every time…
Nevertheless, watch parts of Ohrid, the Lake and St. John Kaneo church can be seen in the best Macedonian movie of all times “Before the Rain” (Golden Lion of Venice winner, Academy Award nominee).

So, my list is like this:
1. Ohrid, Macedonia (avoid high season)
2. Dubrovnik, Croatia (avoid high season too)
3. Italy (everywhere, especially the south, Capri, Salerno, Sicilia)
4. California (everywhere too)
5. NYC

]]> By: The Global Traveller http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3884 The Global Traveller Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:53:48 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-3884 I agree there is no best place. I also have plenty of favourites, which I'm adding to from time to time as I explore more corners of the world. When asked the question I answer "The best places are defined by my mind - how open I am to new or different experiences and how I am feeling now and when I visited. Each moment is unique, and so is each special place." Some people get it, while others get frustrated with my response. I agree there is no best place. I also have plenty of favourites, which I’m adding to from time to time as I explore more corners of the world. When asked the question I answer “The best places are defined by my mind – how open I am to new or different experiences and how I am feeling now and when I visited. Each moment is unique, and so is each special place.”

Some people get it, while others get frustrated with my response.

]]> By: Anca http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3881 Anca Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:57:15 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-3881 Just got back from Dublin last night. Nice place, but kinda boring. It's got a lot of history and some interesting places/activities (bog mummies, musical pub crawl, Guinness, gaol), but nothing super thrilling. Just got back from Dublin last night. Nice place, but kinda boring. It’s got a lot of history and some interesting places/activities (bog mummies, musical pub crawl, Guinness, gaol), but nothing super thrilling.

]]> By: Audrey http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3856 Audrey Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:03:04 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-3856 We get this question a lot, too. Even after all this time, we're still tongue-tied for an answer...we better develop an elevator pitch before visiting family over the holidays! Here's my top five list of favorite countries on our journey so far. This list is Asia focused as that's the region where we spent the first eighteen months of our journey. <strong>Georgia</strong>: Unfortunately, Russian tanks seem to be the first image in people's mind when they hear Georgia these days, but the country is beautiful and the people are possibly the friendliest, gregarious and hospitable I'll ever see. The Svaneti region (High Caucasus Mountains) is really unique. <strong>Pamir Region</strong> (Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan): The jeep journey from Osh (Kyrgyzstan) to Murghab (Tajikistan) provided some of the most beautiful and desolate high desert views (if you don't believe me, <a href="http://www.uncorneredmarket.com/photos/set/72157602745222963/page1/" rel="nofollow"> look at this</a>). Old Soviet cars and abandoned containers added to the feeling of desolation. The Wakhan Valley bordering Afghanistan is also worth exploring as you stay in the homes of Pamiri people along the way. <strong>Nepal</strong>: The Annapurna Circuit is a highly traveled path, but we hiked it in the off season (May), meaning we didn't have to share it with too many people. People, landscape, feeling of accomplishment. <strong>Cambodia</strong>: Given Cambodia's tragic recent history (Khmer Rouge), the spirit and positive attitude of its people is remarkable and humbling. While Angkor Wat steals all the attention, our favorite place was Battambang. Rent a motorbike driver for the day and explore the countryside and nearby villages. <strong>Burma</strong>: Burma has some interesting temples, hikes and sights, but it's the kindness and spirit of the people that everyone remembers. Travel to Burma is still controversial, but we felt that local people benefited more from our dollars than the government. We get this question a lot, too. Even after all this time, we’re still tongue-tied for an answer…we better develop an elevator pitch before visiting family over the holidays!

Here’s my top five list of favorite countries on our journey so far. This list is Asia focused as that’s the region where we spent the first eighteen months of our journey.

Georgia: Unfortunately, Russian tanks seem to be the first image in people’s mind when they hear Georgia these days, but the country is beautiful and the people are possibly the friendliest, gregarious and hospitable I’ll ever see. The Svaneti region (High Caucasus Mountains) is really unique.

Pamir Region (Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan): The jeep journey from Osh (Kyrgyzstan) to Murghab (Tajikistan) provided some of the most beautiful and desolate high desert views (if you don’t believe me, look at this). Old Soviet cars and abandoned containers added to the feeling of desolation. The Wakhan Valley bordering Afghanistan is also worth exploring as you stay in the homes of Pamiri people along the way.

Nepal: The Annapurna Circuit is a highly traveled path, but we hiked it in the off season (May), meaning we didn’t have to share it with too many people. People, landscape, feeling of accomplishment.

Cambodia: Given Cambodia’s tragic recent history (Khmer Rouge), the spirit and positive attitude of its people is remarkable and humbling. While Angkor Wat steals all the attention, our favorite place was Battambang. Rent a motorbike driver for the day and explore the countryside and nearby villages.

Burma: Burma has some interesting temples, hikes and sights, but it’s the kindness and spirit of the people that everyone remembers. Travel to Burma is still controversial, but we felt that local people benefited more from our dollars than the government.

]]> By: PizzaForADream http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/beautiful-places-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-3847 PizzaForADream Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:44:49 +0000 http://chrisguillebeau.com/3x5/?p=719#comment-3847 Flying into England over the white cliffs of Dover is amazing. Also, low level flying thru the Grand Canyon is incredible. Flying over the Mediterranean from Italy to Egypt and beyond is absolutely beautiful! Flying into England over the white cliffs of Dover is amazing. Also, low level flying thru the Grand Canyon is incredible. Flying over the Mediterranean from Italy to Egypt and beyond is absolutely beautiful!

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