35 Times Travelers Were So Stunned By The Place They Visited, They Just Had To Share Pics In This Group
With summer slowly approaching and covid-related restrictions being less strict than in the first stages of the pandemic, many of us are starting about thinking where to spend our next vacation.
A place that helps you to make up your mind is the subreddit r/travel — an online community about exploring the world. Its 6 million members post questions, tips, stories, and just overall good content from everywhere around the globe. But what we're interested in the most are their pictures.
However, since the subreddit is so large, the number of images that appear on it can be a bit too overwhelming to scroll through. So in an effort to save you a little bit of time, we at Bored Panda went through it for you!
You might have to wait to visit some of these destinations for one reason or another, but all of them deserve to be on your bucket list. But the ranking, of course, boils down to personal preference.
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I Spent Four Days Camping Out In The Remote Algerian Sahara - Just Me And A Local Guide. I Took A Million Photos But This Was One Of My Favourites. Freezing Cold At Night, But Free Of All Light Pollution The Sky Was Breathtakingly Beautiful
Beautiful Ukraine, Road Trip This Summer
We reached out to the people looking after the subreddit, and one of them, Jippiejee, agreed to have a little chat with us about it.
As you can imagine, a community of millions of people requires a fair share of moderation. "We receive a [ton] of spam (not unexpected, of course, since there's a business aspect to the topic of this subreddit: travel agents, hotel booking apps, etc. trying to promote themselves on Reddit), but we employ a lot of automation to proactively avoid these posts becoming visible to our community members," Jippiejee told Bored Panda.
"Our moderators are active participants on the subreddit and living/traveling around the world to give us 24-hour coverage when managing the place. It's generally a very friendly community though, we don't [have] much abuse or other bigotry that contaminate other online communities."
The Most Incredible Border Between Vietnam & China
Not As Exotic As Most Destinations Posted Here, But Still Just As Beautiful - Seven Sisters, UK
Beautifully composed photo and the Seven Sisters are stunning from many angles. Makes a great walk.
Had To Vacation In My Home Country This Year. I Am Okay With It. Romsdalen, Norway
Norway is a dream for anyone who adores nature and the great outdoors. I would love to do some backpacking there in the future.
Without diving deep into data, Jippiejee thinks that Italy and Greece are the top destinations for the older and honeymoon crowds, generating a lot of questions about itineraries and transportation.
For younger folks and budget backpackers, "South East Asia is still king, closely followed by South America with the typical questions about money ('Will $20 per day be enough for Vietnam?')," the moderator explained.
I Was In Cobh; Co. Cork; Ireland! The Last Port The Titanic Left From, And A Very Lovely Little Town
Breakfast In Cappadocia Yesterday
Colmar, France. In The Litte Venice Neighborhood
But if we were to disregard different demographics and take a step back to look at the broader picture, we'd see that in 2017, before the pandemic transformed the tourism industry, France had the biggest number of arrivals (86.9 million), followed by Spain (81.8 million), the US (76.9 million), China (60.7 million), and Italy (58.3 million).
Traditionally, the advanced economies of Europe, the Americas as well as Asia and the Pacific have been the world’s major source markets for international tourism.
One Of The Most Beautiful Restaurants I Have Ever Eaten At In The Mountains Of Lebanon
A Quintessentially Edinburgh Picture With My 2 Favourite Buildings
Wandering Around Kyoto At Night
However, emerging economies in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America have shown fast growth over recent years, largely due to the travelers' rising levels of disposable income.
That being said, Europe still remains the world's largest region for outbound tourism, generating almost half of the world's international arrivals.
Under The Bridge In Slovenia
Would You Believe Me If I Told You This Was Iraq?
Took This Photo On Thursday Traveling In My Own Country, Mauranger, Norway. The Blu Green Water Comes From A Glacier
Petra Is One Of Those Places Where Photos Really Don’t Do Reality Justice, But This Was One Of My Best Efforts From Today
"The pandemic sent the subreddit into hibernation, with just a handful of posts every day, mostly asking about entry requirements and vaccination documents to travel or return home," Jippiejee added.
"Most of our active users started posting 'memories' of better moments with pictures from previous travels, hoping everything will return to normal soon. [It was] a bit like [an empty city pub] where three drunk guys are reminiscing about the good old days rather than a lively beach bar."
This Bridge Turned 300 Years Old In 2017! No Wonder The Village Of Carrbridge, Scotland Is Named After It
Visited Sørvágsvatn In The Faroe Islands And Proceeded To Have My Socks Knocked Off
Wife And I Hate Big Social Events And Love Traveling. So Rather Than A Normal Wedding, Traveled To Switzerland And Did Our Vows In Private. Photo From The Day
A Lit Up Westminster Abbey In London Tonight
Medieval churches were often brightly painted. So this is what it may have looked like then.
Currently, a small but increasing number of destinations are lifting all of their covid-related travel restrictions, regardless of vaccination status, including some European favorites.
The UK, Ireland, and Hungary all swelled the ranks this month. The Caribbean island Aruba, the Portuguese archipelago Madeira and north-central Asia's Mongolia have also lifted their main covid entry requirements.
Impressive Monument To Peace, In Stavanger, Norway
Pic I Took Of A Suspension Bridge In The Mountains Of Wakayama, Japan
My $2 Room View In Ghorepani, Nepal
Tulparkul - Kyrgyzstan. Is This Heaven On Earth?
Hallstatt, Austria Is Freezing Cold This Time Of Year, But Stunningly Beautiful
They join Iceland, Norway, and Slovenia, which all lifted their covid rules in February.
Other countries are watching closely to measure the success or failure of these bold moves as Omicron continues to spread around the world.
Girlfriend And I Went To The Ruins Of Ephesus In Turkey And There Were More Cats Than People
One Of My Favorite Pics From Kyoto, Japan. Felt Like A Scene From Lord Of The Rings
it is Suirokaku Aqueduct that cuts through the grounds of Nanzen-ji temple in Kyoto. I
Southwest China Is Kinda Nice
Beautiful. China is really a country more people should visit. Huge, varied and very different from the narrative we usually hear. And the people, warm and welcoming. Although sometimes a bit to overwhelming for a shy Norwegian :)
Morning Hike On The Island Of Capri
Have been there. It's one of the most beautiful places I have seen. And I have seen a lot, believe me!
Travel and tourism could generate as much as $8.6 trillion globally this year, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council. For context, that's just 6.4% below pre-pandemic levels.
It looks like people have really missed exploring new places. "Old, young, rich, poor, white, black; travel brings us all together," Jippiejee said.
View From My Bed In An Airbnb In Beatenberg, Switzerland
Mürren, Swiss Alps
Just imagine waking up everyday with that beautiful view of that mountain.. I'd be a very happy woman. :)
The Serengeti Absolutely Blew My Mind Away
Our Airbnb Balcony In Catalan (Everything On The Table Is Local, Costing Less Than 10euros Collectively, Including Jamon Iberico)
I Broke Out Of My Comfort Zone And Explored London Solo. It’s Not Much To Some, But It Was One Of My Happiest Moments
The Exact Moment I Took A Step Too Close To The Border Between North And South Korea And Got A Push On The Butt From Two NK Soldiers. What's Your Favorite Travel Photo Of Yourself?
I find behaviour like this disrespectful, demonstrating that the visitor doesn't think the rules and conventions in other countries have value. It's not for you muck about with border control.
I Visited North Korea Recently, These Are Some Of The Photos
Just Got Back From Driving 35,000 Kilometres Across North America Over 6 Months. Here Are Some Highlights
If I was ever to visit the USA it would be 'no thank you' to Disneyland, shopping in New York city and the like, and 'hello' to the stunning landscapes, amazing people, and delicious cuisine, in the less famous areas.
Travelling Within Iceland Because We Couldn’t Go Elsewhere. Found These Guys Sheltering From The Wind...
If You're On A Road Trip In California The Next Month Or So, Check Out What The Rain Has Done To The Desert
Got The All-Clear To Travel Within Switzerland — Empty Train With A Great View
We Spent A Week In The Village Of Varenna In Lake Como Of Northern Italy, And It's Probably A Photocopy Of Heaven On Earth
Last Week My Girlfriend And I Finally Got To Visit Monschau, Germany. It's A Beautiful Little Village Just Over The Border With Belgium!
I Got A Room For $25 And Was The Only One Here - Ao Nang, Thailand
Went To The Top Of The Eiffel Tower And There Just Happened To Be A Rainbow Over Paris
"Mais le ciel de Paris N'est pas longtemps cruel Pour se faire pardonner Il offre un arc-en-ciel"
5am In Prague
Every Day I Was In Cappadocia, Turkey I Woke Up At 4:30 Am To Sip Coffee And Watch The Sunrise. Never Did Disappoint
2 Miles Into A 4 Mile Hike In Kauai
We Went To Québec City Last Month. It Was So Cold (By Texas Standard), But So Worth It
I Visited Antarctica Recently, These Are Some Of The Photos
Taken With A Phone Out Of My Hotel Window In Venice... And No Boats!
I Heard This Place Had Stunning Views But I Just Wasn't Prepared For This. My Jaw Dropped. Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
If You Were Paragliding In The Lauterbrunnen Valley Today I May Have Snapped Your Picture!
I Rarely See Pics Of Africa Here. So Here A Kind Reminder Of How Beautiful The Continent Is. This Photo Was Taken In Uganda
My Favorite Meal In Germany - Lunch In The Bavarian Alps
I Did It! Kjeragbolten, Norway
Splurged On A Hotel In Patagonia
My Childhood Dream Of Seeing Machu Picchu Has Finally Come True.
Just read that it wasn't called Machu Picchu. Can't remember the corrected name ATM but that just Picchu would have been accurate.
First Time Athens Today And Definitely Fell In Love With This City
The View Outside The Door In My Airbnb On The Isle Of Skye, Our Closest Neighbor Is Half A Mile Away
Colorful Steps Leading To Batu Caves, Malaysia
That's stunning. I love the colours and the stories behind these carvings.. Beautiful. :)
Duomo Di Milano. The Greatest Building I've Seen In Person
Barcelona Has Many Amazing Views But I Suggest This One From The Rooftop Bar Across From The Cathedral
Turned A Corner In Venice And Ended Up In A Painting
I Made My Reddit Pilgrimage To Lauterbrunnen
The First And Last Photo Of My Trip
I Spent A Week In Puerto Rico - Today I Depart. I Photograph With A Professional Camera, Here Are My Photographs
Hiked To An Altitude Of 16,000 Ft. Kedartal Lake, Uttarakhand, India
I always picture India as a hot and humid place. It's good to see pictures of the gorgeous mountains there too
For The Past Few Years I Have Been Trying To Document My Travels In A Different Way
My "Land Before Time" Experience At Angels Landing
My Favorite Part Of Tokyo Was Just Wandering The Alleys
Walking Towards The Blue Mosque, A Jewel In Istanbul's Crown
Sunset In Amsterdam! Took This The Night Before The King's Day Chaos Ensued
I have to say I took a trip to Europe. First 3 days in Amsterdam, 10 Days in Paris which I never thought I would like and literally fell in love with it, then a week in Italy and back to Amsterdam for another 3 days and while I lived Paris and since I am half Italian and lived seeing and being in Italy, Amsterdam... HANDS DOWN, was my favorite part of the trip. The History, Architecture, people, culture, Churches, Museums was amazingly stunning. The Waterway and believe it or not, even the Red Light District. And I was there before they made it smaller and more strict. Whole trip was amazing but man Amsterdam was my Love.
Took A Trip To Germany This Summer. Rothenburg Was Definitely A Place To Remember...
In the mountains in Georgia, USA there is a little town named Helen and they made it look like a German town ! It’s so cute ! I would love to see the real deal tho !
The Ancient City Of Petra, Jordan
From My Visit To Preikestolen, Norway Earlier This Year
First View Of Lauterbrunnen Valley From The Train. Everyone Gasped
Borders Are Still Closed, But Travel Inside The Country Is Encouraged. View From The Hotel Balcony In Mürren, Switzerland
As An American, I Haven't Done Enough Travel In My Own Country. Snagged This Shot This Morning At Grand Teton National Park At Sunrise
Breathtaking View From My Hot Air Balloon Ride Today In Göreme, Turkey
Stuck In Norway For The Summer. Spent Five Days Seeing Some Fjords. Not That Bad
The Stained Glass Windows Of Saint Chapelle
Exploring The Italian Alps In My Fiat 500
Currently On Month 5 During My Solo-Worldtrip. Shot This Picture In The Himalayas Of Nepal Yesterday
Went To Edinburgh And It Was Amazing. The Architecture Of The Buildings Was Mind Blowing
In the background is Arthur's Seat. A mountain in the middle of a city!!
It's Forecast To Be Really Hot In Prague Today, So We Decided To Get All Of Our Sightseeing Out Of The Way Between 5:30 And 7:30 This Morning. Couldn't Have Made A Better Decision
Onsen In Rural Japan. Straight Out Of Studio Ghibli Anime!
Christmas In The Fairytale Town Of Bruges, Belgium
Recently Moved To Seoul, South Korea. I've Lived In Texas My Whole Life And Was So Glad I Saw The Royal Palace On A Snow Day
Oh my gods, this is beautiful! I've always lived in the U.S and have been dreaming of visiting/living in Seoul since 2015 😍
You Can Cross The Sahara By Hopping An Iron Ore Train
A Medieval Arch And Aqueduct In Perugia, Italy
Hiking In Svaneti, Georgia
One Of The Most Beautiful Cities I Have Visited. Porto, Portugal
Venice Truly Does Not Disappoint... Especially At Dusk
Edinburgh - Scotland
i've been there! i have a photo of myself standing right there in the street with my bike and thousands of other people.
Took A Day Trip To Füssen, Germany While In Europe A Week Ago And Stepped Into The Ultimate Winter Wonderland
Milan - Prettiest Shopping Centre In The World?
The Quiet Streets Of Seville, Spain After A Storm
Took My Girlfriend On Her First Proper Hike Last Week. We’re Already Planning Our Next One! Day One Of The Salkantay Trek Before We Went Over The Pass
The Plank Walk To Heaven On Mount Huashan China. We Googled "World's Most Dangerous Hike" And This Came Up So We Put It On Our List And Yesterday We Finally Got To Complete It
The Best View Of The Louvre Isn’t The Mona Lisa
Yesterday's Sunset From Xingping, China Absolutely Blew My Mind. I Would 1000% Recommend Staying A Night In The Town Just To See This View In Real Life. The City Is Only 20mins (Via Bullet Train) South Of Guilin
The Overnight Train From Bangkok To Chiang Mai
Breakfast With A View Of The Taj Mahal
Delta Pilot On Reddit As We Board
The Last Mcdonalds Cheeseburger Sold In Iceland. Mcdonalds No Longer Exists In The Country
I Went To North Korea In 2016 And Took This Picture From The Top Of The Juche Tower In Pyongyang
Am I the only one who read this as “35 Time Travelers Who Were So Stunned By...”?
Thats what I came here to say- was very confused when i started reading the posts!
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Okay, first things first: who else thought this was about time travelers?
Oh I just commented about this before I saw your comment lol. I thought that too!
Load More Replies... Am I the only one who read this as “35 Time Travelers Who Were So Stunned By...”?
Thats what I came here to say- was very confused when i started reading the posts!
Load More Replies... Okay, first things first: who else thought this was about time travelers?
Oh I just commented about this before I saw your comment lol. I thought that too!
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