Jonathan Sacks

I independently & honestly review all of my travel recommendations.

Everybody Hates A Tourist and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. An Alaskan sled dog sits below Denali, the tallest mountain in North America (troutnut via Getty Images) The expansive Alaskan wilderness has some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. One of the largest National Parks in the United States protects this land and is located a few hours north of Anchorage, Alaska.

The Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco (Dan Kurtzman via Getty Images) In a popular destination such as San Francisco, there are always going to be places with a reputation for being “touristy,” the sorts of places that most locals avoid. But a particular attraction's popularity with tourists doesn’t necessarily mean the place isn’t still worth visiting.