Bloody hell- think you lot are best off at home so you don't suck the joy out of everywhere for normal people!
I honestly don't know what some of you are looking for in a place- it seems like many of you have a rose tinted view of places- do you not do research before heading out for the day. A quick google will tell you hidden gems to eat at, the best pubs for a drink, the best days to visit museums etc. Travel is about finding the good things in a place and experiencing the differences in places-
Paris- lovely! Beautiful buildings, great Art galleries, beautiful shops and boutiques, little cafes serving good food down the backstreets, stunning views of the Eiffel tower from the viewing platform near the Arc de Triomphe.
Hebden Bridge is quirky little town with two conflicting cultures- one is the old working class woollen mill town, and the more recent influx of creative types and gay/lesbian incomers. As a result there is a mix of artsy veggie cafes, craft shops, book shops, pottery, artisan food markets, cosy traditional pubs, walking shops and charity shops. There are always some tourists which is unusual for a place in West Yorkshire, but many locals too who are not always tolerant of the town's new found fame as as the capital of lesbianism. Next time you are there pop into the The White Lion for a cosy fire and great pies, or The Albert for great atmosphere. Don't use the public toilets- why would you? Head up to Heptonstall too for a wander round the cobbled streets to hear the tale Of David Harley and the Halifax Coiners in the local pub and visit his grave and the grave of Sylvia Plath.
Oxford- lovely historic university town! Walk along the river and get a drink in the historic Turf Tavern and visit the beautiful libraries and university gardens at Magdalen college. I don't know how anyone can't find it beautiful.
New York- big, brash, busy- how can you not enjoy finding a little back street burger joint, have cocktails by the river, enjoy the view from some of the tallest buildings in the world, shop at the biggest department stores in the world, see a broadway show, eat steaks and chips, view the iconic Statue of Liberty from a boat on the river, reflect on the Twin Towers atrocity, have a stack of pancakes and maple syrup for breakfast in an American Diner!
Edinburgh- love it! Deep fried mars bars, buy your own tartan piece, dark little ale houses, moody castle, grumpy Scots, bagpipers, cold weather- how can you have a bad time?