What's the best place you've traveled to recently (and what made it a good place to visit)?
My boyfriend and I have been bumming around the Yucatan for the past month (specifically the Mexican states of Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo). I'd been to Mexico before, but never this part. The Yucatan is the safest part of Mexico and the states of Yucatán and Campeche are the only two Mexican states without any travel warnings from the U.S. government. The region is a warm, wet tropical rainforest area with ancient Mayan ruins, small colorful towns, and beautiful beaches with perfectly clear water. Nothing against Cancún, but I did not want to want stay in the big resort area (and I didn't come here for partying or drinking). There's so much more to see outside of the big, commercial tourist zones. It's sad that Mexico has so many problems with violence and kidnappings because there are so many reasons to see explore this country. I'll stick to the safer areas right now, but I hope I can see more of Mexico in the future. I will definitely be back.
Two photos I took in the ancient Mayan site of Calakmul:
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I was in Cairo, Egypt back in January, I was fortunate to ring in the new year there. Lots of culture to absorb there, it was great.
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@calicuz Egypt is on my list of places to see, for sure. I went to Morocco last year (though only for a few days--having a longer stay here has allowed me to see much more than I normally would).
@SW-User i just went to Egypt. it is amazing. I am going to Morocco in Sept. was it fun?
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@akindheart It was. I was in Marrakech and also visited the desert for a day. Marrakech is probably the big draw there (and probably the easiest to navigate as a foreigner), but there are other cities worth seeing as well.
@SW-User i am going to Casablanca, Fez, Marrakesh and a few more. My trip to China and thailand was cancelled so I chose Morocco.
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@akindheart I think you will like it. Thailand is wonderful, though. I've never been to China, but I have a Chinese friend who wants to visit her relatives there and maybe some day I'll get the chance to see it as well.
