How many times have you been told a certain place or tourist site is the "best" you will ever experience? Unfortunately, more times than not, these sites can be a big letdown, like Machu Picchu, or The Alamo in San Antonio. But let it be known that travel, though often motivated by famous landmarks, is about making some kind of connection, either to people or experiences. Here are mine: Stonehenge, after a long bus ride out there, I thought to myself, "Is that it?" After everything I saw and read, it is quite a sad little place, with rather shabby souvenir stands, and a single rope blocking tourists from touching the rocks. Why did I waste my time? I consider it one of the biggest disappointments of my travels!! Equator, was interesting, but now I find
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