Pretty Places

Pretty Places — Travel Inspiration from Around the World

Some pretty places stop you completely.

Not in a dramatic, fall-to-your-knees way — but in that quiet, breathless moment where you look up from whatever you were doing and think oh. The world is so unbelievably beautiful.

I’ve had that moment standing on a clifftop in Santorini watching the sun dissolve into the Aegean. On a misty morning canal bridge in Bruges before the rest of the city woke up. On the Amalfi Coast road with nowhere to be and nowhere else on earth I’d rather have been.

Pretty Places is where I bring those moments to you.

Every destination featured here comes from my own travels and my own camera — no stock photos, no borrowed experiences. Just real places, real light, and real wonder, shared with you the way a friend would share them — honestly, warmly, and with all the beautiful details intact.

Whether you’re deep in the planning stages of your next trip or simply feeding your wanderlust from your favorite chair, you’re welcome here. Pull up a seat. Let’s go somewhere beautiful together.

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USA Travel Guides for Followsoots.com - photo by Lisa Soots


What You’ll Find in Pretty Places

This is not a bucket list blog. You won’t find rushed itineraries packed with forty things to do in forty-eight hours…

  • Destinations that feel like a dream – European cities dripping with history and beauty, coastal landscapes that make you catch your breath, quiet corners of the world that most people rush past without stopping to really look. I stop. I look. And then I bring it back here for you.
  • Photography that puts you there – very image in Pretty Places was taken by me on my travels. No stock photos, no filters that don’t reflect reality. Just honest, beautiful light captured in real places at real moments — the kind of photos that make you feel like you’re standing right there.
  • Stories worth reading – Each post is written the way I’d tell a friend about a trip — with the sensory details, the unexpected moments, and the genuine emotion of being somewhere truly beautiful. Not a review. Not a guide. A story with a sense of place.
  • Practical Beauty – Where it helps, you’ll find real information about getting there, where to stay, and what not to miss. But always in service of the feeling first — because the best travel experiences begin long before you book a flight, in the quiet act of letting yourself imagine.

Start Here – A Personal Favorite

Pretty Places – Featured Post

7 European Destinations That Feel Like a Dream

This post takes you through seven of the most dreamlike European destinations I’ve ever photographed — Paris, Bruges, Santorini, and more. Includes free wallpapers from my personal photography.

Read the post ➡️

Ready to go somewhere? Here’s where I’d suggest starting. 🌍

Browse the Pretty Places Collection

Every destination featured here was photographed by me on my travels. Pick one that calls to you and let yourself wander. 🌍

Final Thoughts

Travel has a wonderful way of helping us notice the beauty around us, and the pretty places featured here are only the beginning. From scenic destinations across the United States to inspiring world travel locations filled with culture, history, and breathtaking views, each guide is designed to help you discover places worth exploring and remembering.

If you enjoy finding beautiful destinations, saving travel inspiration, and discovering new ideas for USA travel and international adventures, be sure to explore more posts on FollowSoots. Every journey starts with a little inspiration, and sometimes the most meaningful memories begin in the prettiest places.

I hope you find these World Travel guides helpful, and when you’re ready to book your trip, you can find some great hotels, car rentals, and more on Booking.com.

This image features a professional head shot of Lisa Soots, the creator behind FollowSoots.com

A Note from Lisa

I’m Lisa, the creator behind FollowSoots.com. I’ve been traveling extensively since 2018 and have visited more than 50 countries across five continents. When I create Pretty Places guides, I focus on destinations that feel beautiful, memorable, photo-friendly, and realistic to explore. My goal is to inspire people to rediscover beauty, creativity & wonder in this world! 

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