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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"I'm a big fan of the Czech Republic, but I'm more interested in architecture than natural formations."
i love architecture too but i do love rolling hills and valleys covered in trees changing with the seasons  |
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Norway.
Large parts of Middle USA are extremely scenic.
Japan.
Honestly most scenic I don't know. But extremely scenic in their own ways, lots of contenders for that "
Tell us about the area you most love  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cmon where is it?  "
Spent a month or so hiking and camping on the Camino de Sabtiago along the north coast of Spain. Have seen nicer, but because I was in it for a month and not just driving by its my favourite scenery so far. And some was breathtaking. From cliff paths on the Atlantic in the morning to going through a forest in a mountain range before lunch I can't wait tk go back. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The USA...not many countries can boast every type of terrain/scenery imaginable.
Its got the lot.
Swanp, desert, salt flats, mountain ranges, vast forests, snow, the Grand Canyon, vast open plains, incredible city skylines...
But for me, my personal favourite is South Georgia (in the South Atlantic).
Simply breathtaking..and so barren. |
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Cmon where is it?
Spent a month or so hiking and camping on the Camino de Sabtiago along the north coast of Spain. Have seen nicer, but because I was in it for a month and not just driving by its my favourite scenery so far. And some was breathtaking. From cliff paths on the Atlantic in the morning to going through a forest in a mountain range before lunch I can't wait tk go back."
I spent a month on Lanzarote in December and weirdly enough its baroness had a weird fascination for me to see wide open areas untouched and not built on is a novelty these days |
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"The USA...not many countries can boast every type of terrain/scenery imaginable.
Its got the lot.
Swanp, desert, salt flats, mountain ranges, vast forests, snow, the Grand Canyon, vast open plains, incredible city skylines...
But for me, my personal favourite is South Georgia (in the South Atlantic).
Simply breathtaking..and so barren."
Have you been to Aspen Colorado?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cmon where is it?
Spent a month or so hiking and camping on the Camino de Sabtiago along the north coast of Spain. Have seen nicer, but because I was in it for a month and not just driving by its my favourite scenery so far. And some was breathtaking. From cliff paths on the Atlantic in the morning to going through a forest in a mountain range before lunch I can't wait tk go back.I spent a month on Lanzarote in December and weirdly enough its baroness had a weird fascination for me to see wide open areas untouched and not built on is a novelty these days "
Lanzarotes a volcanic island isn't it? I've not been but bet there's some lovely scenery.
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Cmon where is it?
Spent a month or so hiking and camping on the Camino de Sabtiago along the north coast of Spain. Have seen nicer, but because I was in it for a month and not just driving by its my favourite scenery so far. And some was breathtaking. From cliff paths on the Atlantic in the morning to going through a forest in a mountain range before lunch I can't wait tk go back.I spent a month on Lanzarote in December and weirdly enough its baroness had a weird fascination for me to see wide open areas untouched and not built on is a novelty these days
Lanzarotes a volcanic island isn't it? I've not been but bet there's some lovely scenery.
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yes all the canary islands are extinct volcanoes although its bubbling up below the surface |
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Biased as I am, this beautiful country. Within an hour from doorstep I can be walking on the Gower peninsula or the Brecon beacons. I can see ruins of castles, iron age hill forts, neolithic monuments or remnants of the industrial revolution. Not many countries can boast such diversity in such a small area.
As Billy Connolly said "I hate all those weathermen, too, who tell you that rain is bad weather. There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, so get yourself a sexy raincoat and live a little".  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not being biased here but North Wales has some pretty spectacular sights and landscapes..driving through the Llanberis Pass is a stunning sight to behold |
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"Galapagos was pretty epic and unique  wow yes I'd like to go there but I'm guessing humans would spoil the uniqueness of it "
That’s why it’s restricted to a small number each year- keep the riff raff out (don’t ask how I slipped through ) |
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"It’s a choice between
New Zealand
Bali
Zanzibar
Sadly Barbados didn’t meet expectations Barbados why? "
I expected a bit more Maldives but the beaches are hit hit miss with rocks.
And far too many bankrupt hotels lining the shore.
Let alone the food cost.
But 28°c sea temperature and turtle snorkelling as a plus |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mrs - Norway
Mr - "Canada - not the most scenic but I've seen a few states".
Sorry, I did type it above but husband told me I typed it wrong! Can't get the blood staff around here.  |
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Never been but watch a trucker doing his daily rounds delivering in Switzerland on tik tok gourgeous scenery all the mountains and wooden houses would love to visit but probably never will x"
Yes I've been to Switzerland it has the back drop of mountains with green valleys |
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"Austria above salsberg sky so blue
And grass so green and snow on top of mountains . but also love the isle of Skye."
Another vote for Austria Klagenfurt lake worthersee.
Just so beautiful clean and breathtaking. |
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"British Colombia, Canada. Did a road trip from Calgary to Vancouver, heaven on earth. A bit like the Highlands of Scotland, but on steroids. "
Mr drove from Seattle to Alaska and back,criss crossing BC and it was amazing. On the bucket list for us both to go back |
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"My own. Show me better scenery than the wild atlantic way from west cork up to donegal its absolutely stunningly beautiful and the people are so nice smiles knowingly....  "
a beautiful place I live in and the quite Country pubs up along the way christ you can't bate it |
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By *batMan
over a year ago
Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales) |
North Wales
Scotland, particularly the Cuillins
Himalayas around Namche Bazar
Zermatt skyline
Sierra Nevada in Spain
Ridges of Costa Blanca, Spain
Tatras in Poland/Slovakia
Cordillera Real, Bolivia
There's a theme in case you haven't spotted it! |
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Biased but "scotland" only as I've got older have I realised how this is such a beautiful country with some amazing scenes helps I moved to the country from the city though "
just terrible weather |
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By *ris Gray OP Man
over a year ago
Dorchester |
"Norway Sweden Denmark are all great but my favourite would have to be Austria "
ooooo i was chatting to an Austrian woman from here last night I've not been to Austria but guess its much like Switzerland and Germany |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I live in Scotland, so it pretty hard for anywhere else to compete.
That said, the Lake District is actually stunning.
Very UK biased here. Brits take the whole thing for granted a bit. |
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"Norway Sweden Denmark are all great but my favourite would have to be Austria ooooo i was chatting to an Austrian woman from here last night I've not been to Austria but guess its much like Switzerland and Germany "
Scenery is amazing been lucky enough to visit in winter and summer and the people are so nice |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
For a single country would have to be Australia for the diversity . Far north tropical Queensland, cape tribulation, deserts to the red centre, west McDonnell ranges, palm valley, more deserts into WA and then west coast, gibb river road, bungle bungles , lots of stunning Gorges in NT & culture in Arnhem Land |
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"Biased but "scotland" only as I've got older have I realised how this is such a beautiful country with some amazing scenes helps I moved to the country from the city though just terrible weather "
Facts on the weather front, have to brave it sometimes just for a peacefull wee walk |
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I Mrs have been to America, different parts of France and think I’ve seen most of Scotland some of England but unfortunately not a lot of Wales. I am however from Northern Ireland and I can visit the same places over and over and always find something new that’s special. |
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"Never been but watch a trucker doing his daily rounds delivering in Switzerland on tik tok gourgeous scenery all the mountains and wooden houses would love to visit but probably never will x"
it really is gorgeous, chocolate box views  |
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"Tobago"
Despite unhesitatingly committing my main vote to New Zealand, I also love Tobago which I have visited at least twenty times at this time of year. Each time living, travelling and food shopping as locals and not in tourist areas. Sadly, it looks unlikely that I will return to renew so many friendships. Struck lucky discovering the island on the way to Trinidad which also has some impressive scenery as well as my favourite ingredient, sunshine!
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"TobagoDespite unhesitatingly committing my main vote to New Zealand, I also love Tobago which I have visited at least twenty times at this time of year. Each time living, travelling and food shopping as locals and not in tourist areas. Sadly, it looks unlikely that I will return to renew so many friendships. Struck lucky discovering the island on the way to Trinidad which also has some impressive scenery as well as my favourite ingredient, sunshine!"
I almost said New Zealand , the diversity of geography across two little islands is amazing for such a tiny country but overall Australia has it for me , just takes much longer to explore. |
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"Austria, in the winter was stunning.
Will be going back"
Went ww kayaking around Austria, Switzerland and Germany and Austria was absolutely beautiful, so clean and the rivers were amazing. Loved the place |
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"Cmon where is it? do far for me it's sicily ( yes I know its not a country by itself but to be fair I love Italy in general)"
Definitely! We love Italy - Tuscany is amazing and Lucca is our favourite place of all |
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"The UK.
Such a small island with amazing scenery and natural diversity. yes agreed i love the UK especially the south west but i love Scotland too "
There are loads of places, Wales, Peak district, lake district, yorkshire dales, all offer something different. |
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"Cmon where is it? do far for me it's sicily ( yes I know its not a country by itself but to be fair I love Italy in general)
Definitely! We love Italy - Tuscany is amazing and Lucca is our favourite place of all "
Not actually been to Tuscany yet.. on my to do list. Keep going back to Sicily or the amalfi coast |
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