Where was it

A little while back I was having a comment chat with the world famous @tamaralovelace on one of my posts revolving around travel. I'd asked her about the most scenic or picturesque place she'd travelled to and she responded with "the Rocky Mountains" in North America which is a place have unfortunately not been yet...so I was proper jealous that she had.

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Thinking about it later on (because the jealousy hadn't yet subsided) a thought struck me about my question and how it may be received especially if the person hadn't had much, or any, travel experiences at all. Of course, when I ask the question it's not designed to put people on the spot; travel is something I'm interested in passionate about so I like talking about it and hearing about other people's travels as well, so I ask with that in mind.

Luck had nothing to do with my ability to travel around the world - hard work made it happen - and I've been to a lot of places, seen and done a lot of things and have enjoyed the amazing moments and memories that travel brings. I'm Lucky fortunate to have had the opportunity but many have not, something that's not lost on me and which makes me hope they get the chance some day.

I've asked people similar questions to what I asked the irrepressible tamaralovelace and had really great conversations about the answers - people are usually so animated and passionate when talking about their travels - but I've also felt quite...guilty rude fearful that my question has embarrassed the individual I've asked that have never left their home city, state or country - of course, I'm not to know until I ask right?

There's many reasons why a person won't, doesn't or can't travel and I'll not go into them all although finances and circumstance are two. (Another is because they just don't want to, but I don't understand that one at all.)

I didn't start travelling overseas for holidays until into my 30's; for me it was a money and time/circumstance thing which I regret to be honest. I'd thought I was being sensible in getting my finances, property and investment, and general future on track for an awesome life, (and that happened), but I wish I'd travelled more from an earlier age. That said, I've made up for it since and have what I feel is an impressive list of places I've been once or multiple times...and thinking about that makes me smile and feel very happy and grateful.

Anyway, I'm going to ask the same question once again and invite you folks (whomever might actually read this post) to comment. I'm doing two questions as below, one for those who have travelled and those of you who have not.

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1. Where is the most scenic or picturesque place you've travelled to (outside your own city), when were you there and why did you find it so beautiful? (A photo would be good but is not essential)

2. Is there a scenic or picturesque location you've heard about that you would like to travel to and if so where and why? (Don't use stock or Ai images in your answer please.)

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If you'd like to comment below with a response then please feel free. I'll reply back and will be dropping some larger upvotes to those that stand out.