Here’s a topic that I thought would make for a fun discussion — what are your favorite places that you’ve traveled to? It’s a question that I’m often asked, but struggle to answer. That’s not because I never leave the airport (contrary to what some people may believe), but rather because I have a hard time picking some destinations over others. Let me explain.
For example, Santorini couldn’t be more picturesque, and it’s perhaps one of the travel destinations you see the most photos of. Everyone posts a picture that makes it look like they have all of Oia to themselves, given the beautiful backdrops. If you go in late July and then discover the crowding levels, the whole thing might feel a bit less charming than you pictured it to be. It’s natural to feel like it maybe didn’t quite live up to your expectations, assuming you were expecting that the real experience would be like the carefully curated photos that others shared.
Meanwhile if you go to a place no one really recommended where you don’t have many expectations, and you end up having a great experience, your expectations may be exceeded, and you’ll probably be quite happy.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
