Loved our river cruise on the Danube. We went from Prague to Budapest, though I could see doing it from Amsterdam too. I've not done the Rhine, but I understand it's a lot more commercial than the Danube which is really laid back.

The other outstanding trip was Costa Rica where we then boarded a 3-masted yacht and literally sailed off into the sun setting in the Pacific. We then sailed down the coast to Panama, stopping at private islands and wildlife preserves along the way and then through the Panama Canal.

If you haven't been but are into extraordinary sights, there's the National Parks. My faves include Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Yosemite, but best of all Bryce Canyon. (ETA: I just noticed you said international, but I'll leave it there anyway.)

Finally, the Canadian Rockies. We started in Seattle, took an overnight train from Vancouver up to Jasper then down through Lake Louise, Banff and left from Calgary. The Canadian Rockies are fabulous. That trip, we took so many different kinds of transportation...from sea planes and ferries to rafting to snow coach on the glacier to horseback and funicular and more. Great trip.

I truly don't have a favorite, but if nothing comes to mind, maybe browse some of the NYTimes books/lists for ideas.

If it were me, I might want to see some place that is very different from anywhere I'd already been. For example, continental Europe is, to me, a bit like expoloring the US. The states are different and worthwhile, but there is a simalarity that runs through them. If you have not been to Asia or not thought much of it, I think I would start there.

Ive only been tomthe places most people go. I have no desire to visit extremely hot, humid places that are teeming with people. My favorite places were Ireland and Scotland. I also loved the city of Skopje in North Macedonia.

The only place I didnt like was Brazil, although I didn’t see all of it by a long shot. Rio is overhyped.

Id love to visit Japan.

I've been to a number of places and it is tough to pick a favorite. But I will mention a few of the most memorable:

* a friend organized a private trek to Macchu Picchu. It was a physical challenge (due to altitude), and three nights of "glamping", but was memorable due to the sights and the people.

* I did love spending several weeks in New Zealand, driving around both the north and south.

* Traveling to and staying in the Jungfrau area of Switzerland was probably my best memory of living two+ years there.

There are a few others that I really loved but I've heard have become overtouristed, like Bali. But argh, there are so many more and favorite spots in every location.

I think Japan was, if not my favorite, certainly one of my top two or three. It was just me and DS 2, an educational trip for us both. He studied at a famous Go salon in Tokyo, we visited several medieval castles, art museums and shrines. we also took a whole day trip to the Studio Ghibli museum in Mitaka. Everything about it was great and the people were absolutely lovely. The children in particular were enchanting.

Honestly, I think a lot of places are over-hyped. We've taken two trips to southeast asia including Japan in the past year and have no desire to return. Haven't been to Thailand or Vietnam. Hear wonderful things but wonderful things are said about everyplace. Australia and New Zealand, to me, weren't much different than the US (however, we absolutely loved Perth, would return and stay longer than the 3 days we did). Similar scenery can be found here and in Canada. In fact, while in Tasmania we commented that it reminded us of California. Then we met a couple from California who said the same thing. We stayed at a beautiful resort in Patagonia where, again, there was beautiful scenery but we have that here, too. We enjoy snorkeling and may return to French Polynesia. Also, the Galapagos Islands. The case can certainly be made for experienceing different cultures but, eh, I dunno. So often I simply find myself feeling sad at what I see. I also find myself thinking that wow, we traveled an awfully long way just for this? Having lived in and visited Europe many times, that is the one place that I never tire of and after all these years still makes my heart go pitty-patt.

My favorite place I've ever been was Switzerland - so beautiful. However I think my favorite international trips were to Japan and China because they are so different from anything western. Both of these trips were in conjunction with business travel so we had local friends/colleagues to takes us places that weren't on the western tourist itinerary - a luxury I wish I had everywhere. I'm more interested in local culture than tourist hot spots though I have certainly seen many of those.

You guys never disappoint a request for help. I’m so impressed by all the places you have gone. Our most recent trips were Kuai, and the Danube. We adored Prague and we’ve also been to Portugal and loved Porto. Based on what I’m reading, I’m leaning towards East Asia again. It is certainly someplace I would never go on my own, so a tour might be the answer. Plus, it’s a pretty exhausting trip, flight wise, so I’d rather do it now while I’m in good shape.

Kenya, Botswana, Rwanda. But I think you’ve done a safari, right? We have gone twice and want to go once more before we get too old and feeble.

For picture postcard views everywhere you look: Switzerland.

We have been to South Korea but no other Asian destinations. It was so so hot in June.

On my wish list for 2027 are Costa Rica, Paris, and maybe a national park in the US. Oh and maybe Ireland. We have an Aer Lingus credit we have to use by 2029.

There are trips you take to ”go” and trips to ”be”. The best trips I’ve taken were when my mind set and purpose matched.

I loved turning 50 in the Cook Islands where we did next to nothing for 10 days.

I loved my first 10 day solo trip to wander Paris.

I loved seeing 11 museum exhibits in 5 days of Paris & a day in London this January.

I loved the trip to Spain DH and I took where we were upgraded to a corner suite at the Hotel Alfonzo xiii in Seville.

I loved staying at the JWMarriott on its own island off Venice.

I loved the 17 day tour of Portugal and Spain on a bus with 40 people who all knew each other.

I loved my grueling 14 day solo death march through the sights of Japan. And that helped me enjoy the next trip with a much shorter to-do list the following year….which might turn into a week in Tokyo this fall…

Each trip was different, but we set off for each with a mindset that matched how and why we picked that place.

the only place in Asia that Ive seen so far is Thailand. What surprised me is that I like Bangkok more than Phukhet (I’m typically very pro- blue water). I guess in Bangkok I expected congestion and so found it scenic but I expected Phukhet to be idyllic yet there were so many noisy motor scooters.

Australia to Melbourne, the Outback/Uluru, and Sydney. The Outback was just a few days but I almost felt like i was on Mars with the red soil and the desert. Then the kangaroos and the Aboriginal artwork.

I loved Beijing for all the history such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Place. I was in Wuhan for a lecture with others from my professional organization, and so I added on a couple extra days at the end because I figured who knows when I will get back there. IDK how easy these are to travel as a tourist vs. work permit. I hired a guide who arranged all the travel since I was by myself. The hotel had a package where i could get airport pickup in a sedan with driver so I did that.
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