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RE the Grand Canyon on your 'crappiest places' list: It's only the rim that is a tourist destination and a few pay to ride mules to Phantom Ranch at the bottom but wish they didn't and pray for it to be over.

Hike across the canyon (late October is good...you may not encounter another person) for a unique experience that's difficult to match as you transition through a billion+ years of geologic history while recognizing the land was the bottom of oceans multiple times. Next day, go back across the other way. I'm pretty sure you would have a memory to hold on to for the rest of your life.

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Much of Europe has turned into a "bad trip" tourist trap place. A lot of the charm has gone since they have let every migrant into France, Spain and Germany. I have seen every state in the US with the exception for about 4 of them. The Islands have been corrupted, as well, and are too expensive. The US is gorgeous, if you avoid where everyone else goes to. Be careful, though! Pirates still exist, and so do pickpockets and drug induced freaks. The Grand Canyon is worth the trip. Stay well, Max!

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