The National Parks in the US are spectacular.

Ace_of_Clubs:
Not just national parks, but national forests, national monuments, and state parks deserve a shout out as well!
Im an avid backpacker and have been lucky enough to explore some really beautiful and remote places.

aribobari1313:
The coolest part is that our National Parks system was the first and inspired other countries to do the same! My Spanish girlfriend even learned about that in her tourism degree.

Making compliments to strangers.

When I really like something about someone, I tell them. At the shop, in the subway, at the theater, at the gym.
"Your perfume smells amazing!" "What a great hair color!" "You are so fit, congratulations!"

The way their face lights up in a surprised, genuine smile is priceless. Almost addictive. 😊

The fall of the Samurai (The Satsuma Rebellion) in 1877. The first commercial telephone exchange 1878.