Posts about Travel
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I enjoyed reading comments on the “most meh destination” thread.
I’d love to hear about destinations you had low expectations for, that grossly exceeded them.
Mine was Ottawa.
We ended up there on a trip with extended family. I’d heard mostly negative things about it: it was sleepy, boring and not particularly worth visiting.
I really enjoyed it. The canals and walkways were beautiful in June. People were cruising around on boats having a good time. We felt totally safe walking around at night. Good cycling infrastructure with beautiful scenery. I enjoyed our tour of Parliament and a few other buildings. Stayed in a nice historic hotel for a very affordable rate. And while it wasn’t a foodie destination in the same way that other cities might be, we ate some great meals there.
What destinations totally exceeded your low expectations?
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