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Places | Destinations

This collection of realistic Destination Reviews helps you plan your next adventure.

Learn about destinations that deserve to be on your itinerary.

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Places to Visit

Our planet is an amazing place. From glaciers of North America, rainforests of South America, and biodiversity of Oceania to pyramids in Africa, castles in Europe, and temples in Asia. There is a lot to see in the world.

Some areas are harder to visit due to sociopolitical and economic factors. Other places suffered from human or geological activity. Yet, there are still plenty of destinations within reach.

Best Places

If you consume information on the go, proceed directly to our Best Places category.

These Best Places to Visit lists are catalogues of top places of interest in a particular destination. We ranked every sight based on its value and time ratios.

You will find a short review of each place of interest on the list. You can use these lists for a quick feel for each destination.

Continents

If you have more time for an in-depth review, use the following links to navigate to the relevant continent categories:

This list will grow as we add more realistic content from other continents and world parts.

Each continent category contains detailed guides to each sight. We performed a lot of research for our trips so you do not have to.

You can expect to find a sight overview, entrance requirements, admission fees, and ways to reach it.

Look for suggestions on lodging, best times to visit, and avoiding crowds.

Takeaways

Use these curated guides to make your own decision about sights to skip and add to your itinerary.

TravelRealist.com is a resource to help you plan an amazing trip almost anywhere in the world.

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May 23, 2023May 15, 2023

Bison in South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, US

Theodore Roosevelt: Bisons in A Very Remote Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a remote park in North Dakota. The park is a wildlife spotter’s paradise: bisons, prairie dogs, turkeys, and deer freely roam the park’s badlands and plains.

Read Time: 17 Min

May 19, 2023May 15, 2023

Crystals in Jewel Cave National Monument, the best place to visit in Black Hills, South Dakota, US

Best Places to Visit in Black Hills, United States

Black Hills in South Dakota and Wyoming are rich in places of interest. Take one of the scenic drives to see the region’s caves, forests, formations, and memorials.

Read Time: 14 Min

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Spruce Tree House in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, US

Mesa Verde: Ancient Cliff Houses and Canyons

Mesa Verde National Park protects historic Cliff Houses. Dwellings are open to ranger led tours only during summer months.

Read Time: 12 Min

May 17, 2023May 23, 2023

Memorial Church of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

Harvard: Walking Tour of The Oldest U.S. University

Harvard University is the oldest institution in the US. Visit its picturesque campus and see historic buildings dating back to the 1700s.

Read Time: 16 Min

May 16, 2023July 14, 2023

Panorama Point in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, US

Badlands: 15 Not So Bad Stops on The Loop Drive

Badlands National Park near the Black Hills Region offers panoramic views of the rugged landscape from the scenic Loop Drive.

Read Time: 20 Min

May 12, 2023May 15, 2023

Cave boxwork formation in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, US

Wind Cave: World’s First Cave National Park

Wind Cave is the first cave in the world to receive a National Park designation. Decide for yourself if the boxwork formations alone are worth the cave tour price.

Read Time: 14 Min

May 11, 2023May 13, 2023

Nymph Lake with water lilies in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, US

Rocky Mountain: A Land of High Elevation Trails

Rocky Mountain National Park is a true gem next to Denver, Colorado. Scenic overlooks, snowy summits, powerful falls, and wildlife make it a top destination.

Read Time: 28 Min

May 10, 2023May 13, 2023

Delicate Arch on sunny winter day in Arches National Park, Utah, US

Arches: Day Trip Guide to Unique Formations

Arches National Park is a word famous park in Utah. Its picturesque arches, puzzling formations, and surreal landscape make Arches well worth a visit.

Read Time: 21 Min