The Great Eight – My Favorite Places Around the World

My Favorite Places

There are several cities across the world that are my “favorites.” I’ve visited my “favorite places” multiple times and I’m always up for a trip back.

I also have a lengthy list of cities across the world that “I love”. If you ever met me in person and we started to chat about travel, you’d hear me saying over and over, “Oh my heck, I love that place too . . .”

You’d probably wonder if there was anywhere I didn’t like. 

There are plenty of places I’d prefer not to visit again, but I’d never share my very personal opinion about cities I don’t care for. Some people’s trash is another’s treasure. Thankfully we all have different experiences and interests. It makes the world a much more interesting place to be.

I’m Excited To Share My Favorite Places With You!

I have specific city favorites, and each for specific reasons. I’m excited to share my love of those places with you.

My Favorite Places in the United States

• Savannah
• San Diego
• San Antonio
• New Orleans

My Favorite Places Outside the United States

• Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
• Istanbul, Turkey
• Florence, Italy
• Athens, Greece

I Have Lots More “Favorites”

• I have a deep respect for Paris
• I find London enjoyable to visit
• I could spend weeks poking around Cairo and Jerusalem

If you’re having a difficult time figuring out where to spend your precious time and money, these suggestions are for you.

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is, by far, my favorite city in the United States.

Even with its strategic port located near the Atlantic Ocean, the city somehow feels isolated. It’s a four-hour drive from Atlanta or two from Charleston, South Carolina (which is another great southern American city.) 

Sherman’s March Saved Savannah

Savannah was spared from being burned to the ground during Sherman’s March to the Sea in 1864, so the city still looks very similar to how it did 200 years ago when it was rich in cotton and trade money. The city is a joy to wander through with its big open parks and squares lined with stately Antebellum houses.

I must temper my admiration as I know those grand houses were built on the backs of slavery.

Spanish Moss Drips Everywhere

Savannah adds to its mystique with the dark green Spanish moss that drips from the hundreds of old oak trees. The Spanish moss gives the whole city an eerie, otherworldly appearance. I believe it’s most beautiful in the fall. You can literally feel the history of the city through the soles of your shoes as you wander through the cobblestone roads. 

Savannah is full of historical churches and two of the most interesting cemeteries I’ve ever visited (Colonial Park and Bonaventure).

Savannah is very much a part of the United States but it doesn’t feel like every-city-USA. Take a visit, preferably in the fall.

I guarantee you’ll fall in love with Savannah.

New Orleans, Louisiana

I also love visiting New Orleans.

Unless being oppressively hot is your thing, it’s best to avoid New Orleans in the summer.

Voodoo Feels Real

There’s a reason Voodoo is so popular here. It’s easy to convince someone they’re dying of a hex when they’re sweating to death in their beds in the middle of the night because of the heat and humidity. Our minds believe the craziest things.

Oh La La, So French

New Orleans was originally a French colony and became part of the United States with The Louisiana Purchase. Because of the very heavy French influence, New Orleans looks and feels unlike anywhere I’ve been to in the United States, or anywhere else in the world for that matter. 

I guess that’s not exactly true . . . We stumbled across a cute street in Cartegena, Colombia that looked a little French Quarter-ly. But that was only one road, not a whole section of a city.

New Orleans is separated into ten different ”districts”, each with its own unique personality. I’ve spent most of my time in the French Quarter and the Garden District, and you shouldn’t miss either. 

The French Quarter

The French Quarter begins right off of the mighty Mississippi and goes about a mile inland. You’ll know you’re in the heart of the French Quarter when you’re overpowered with the smell of old vomit and hot pee wafting from Bourbon Street.

Step away, you’ll smell the beignets. 

The decorative houses in the French District add to the charm of the area.

The upper levels of these houses are mostly inhabited by residents, but many have been repurposed into businesses, apartments, Airbnbs and hotels. As you wander around the French Quarter you’ll find that the main floor of most of the houses are mom-and-pop businesses. You’ll see a lot of art galleries and restaurants with the occasional voodoo shop. It’s okay to step inside and poke around, who knows what treasures you’ll find.

These old buildings are two or three stories tall (or taller sometimes) and many are built around a central grassy courtyard. Most French Quarter houses have wrap-around decks with frilly ironwork that the residents often decorate, especially during Mardi Gras.

Spend a morning wandering around the French Quarter, you’ll swear you’ve stepped back in time. 

The Garden District

The Garden District is my favorite place in New Orleans. It’s full of old mansions (once again built on the back of slavery) with perfectly manicured lawns.

The St. Charles Streetcar runs from the French District and rambles slowly through the Garden District. For a $3 day pass you can admire the old mansions from your uncomfortable bouncy, wooden seat. (Be sure to sit on a different side of the car for each trip and enjoy the view.)

The streetcar goes slow and makes frequent stops along the route. Don’t be in a rush, it’s easily an hour ride from end to end.

I recommend getting off and wandering through the streets of the Garden District, enjoying the gardens up close. Bonus point if you can find Anne Rice’s former mansion. I heard the football-famous Manning brothers grew up on the same street.

Don’t Miss the Cemeteries

New Orleans cemeteries are unlike anything you’ll see anywhere else in the United States. They absolutely should not be missed.

The groundwater table in New Orleans is very high. To keep caskets from floating away during periods of flooding, burials are above ground, mostly in stately and ornate family mausoleums.

Some mausoleums are out-of-this-world expensive, and some folks are buried in structures that are more expensive than a house. Cemeteries are everywhere, I encourage you to poke around a couple. See if you can find a realtor sign for a mausoleum of your own.

One of my favorite writers, Anne Rice, has a beautiful mausoleum at the Metairie Cemetery. Metairie is full of interesting and notable burials. It’s also a safe place to wander around and would provide a perfect introduction to New Orleans cemeteries.

If you’re able to access St. Louis No. 2 cemetery, see if you can find Marie Laveau’s XXX-covered final resting place. You’ll know you’re close if you see Nicolas Cage’s pyramid.

For real.

Fan-Favorite . . . Beignets

I’d also suggest you start and end your day with a beignet from Cafe du Monde. Maybe have one with lunch too.

You should probably take some to go. Haha.

It’s okay if you get powdered sugar all over you. It easily wipes off.

San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio is one of my favorite work overnights and would make a great four-day weekend.

If you stay downtown on the Riverwalk you won’t need a car, and there are a lot of hotels in all price ranges to pick from. If you’re going to splurge, this would be a good place to do it.

If you visit in the summer and get overwhelmed with the heat, San Antonio has a couple of old churches that are cool and quiet. They also provide a chance to get away from all the tourists.

Don’t Forget the Alamo

San Antonio is home to the Alamo which is a must-see historical site.

I personally believe a handful of Texans and Davy Crockett, may have needlessly perished during the skirmish at the Alamo, but the building survives in its 19th Century glory and the State of Texas offers an authentic visitor experience. If it’s being shown, don’t miss the excellent movie that’s played a couple of times an hour in the air-conditioned theater. 

The San Antonio Missions

If you enjoyed the Alamo, you’ll be glad to hear it’s part of a bigger National Historic Park called the San Antonio Missions, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.

The San Antonio Missions consists of five Spanish-style missions (including the Alamo) scattered throughout the city. Each mission sits strategically near the river and is about two to three miles away from its closest neighbor.

The missions are far enough apart that you will need a car or bike to visit. Admission is free.

Bring Your Imagination

Today these missions are near neighborhoods, but they would have felt incredibly isolated when they were built in the 1700s. The tall mission walls provided safety and comfort to the Spanish missionaries and the Native Americans who lived inside.

These sites are less touristy, more intimate and provide much better photo opportunities than the Alamo.

Don’t rush through the missions. Stop and read the descriptions. Sit inside the cool churches. Spend a few dollars at the gift shop.

Take the time to truly imagine what living in a Spanish mission in remote Texas during the 1700s would have been like.

You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of just how wild-wild-west Texas was.

My experience touring the missions helped me better understand why some Native Americans were willing to join the Spanish missionaries. There is safety in numbers and those who slept behind walls slept more soundly.

Wander the Riverwalk

San Antonio has one of the best riverwalks in the United States, and it’s recently been expanded.

I prefer to walk along the river, but there are hop-on, hop-off water taxis that offer you a unique view of the city from the river. As I’ve wandered along the river I’ve often heard water taxi captains enthusiastically telling their passengers their version of San Antonio history. I’m not sure how much of it is true, but it’s always entertaining.

Twice these water taxi captains have made me, someone walking along the river, part of their tour.

The city of San Antonio has hired artists to decorate different sections of the Riverwalk. I encourage you to take your time wandering down the river and enjoy the art. The “Fabulous Fish” section is my favorite and is best to view at night.

True or False – People Get Fished Out of the River

The Riverwalk has no railing and someone once told me city workers fish a handful of intoxicated folks out of the river every month. This seems completely plausible, but I’m not sure if it’s true.

The King William Historic District

At the far end of the Riverwalk is the King William Historic District, a delightful neighborhood of old, well-maintained houses. There used to be a trolley that ran from downtown to the King William District, I heard these cheap and convenient streetcars were taken out of service during Covid. San Antonio, please bring them back!

The King William District is easy to access from the Riverwalk. As an added bonus, it’s far from the downtown area so the walk is very quiet and peaceful.

The Food is AMAZING

I’ve never had a bad meal in San Antonio. Scattered throughout downtown are many, many Tex-Mex, Mexican and steak restaurants. Although it’s fun to eat on the river, I encourage you to stray from the Riverwalk. You’ll find it to be less touristy and with better food options . . . and prices.

Downtown San Antonio is made for tourists and if you haven’t been, put it at the top of your list.

San Diego, California

I love, love, love. San Diego.

I call Salt Lake City home, and it’s a great place to live, but everyone who knows me knows I not-so-secretly wish we could move to San Diego! 

San Diego has:

• The best weather
• The nicest people
• Amazing scenery
• Great food
• Gorgeous sunsets
• An enormous amount of things to do
• Dog Beaches Everywhere

3.3 million people live in San Diego and its neighboring cities, but somehow it doesn’t feel crowded nor is it difficult to get around (parking is another story).

A couple of years ago while merging onto the downtown freeway during rush hour traffic, we came across a big Dodge truck with Texas plates at a dead stop in the middle of the on-ramp. The truck was so big, it took up two lanes and it was obvious the driver was having a difficult time deciding whether to stay on the freeway or exit.

If this had happened in, say, Chicago, New York, Atlanta or Los Angeles, this indecisive Texas driver would have caused mass hysteria, people would have driven around him, made impolite gestures and honked their horns.

To my surprise, not one car honked at this huge truck blocking traffic. No one tried to drive around him. Instead, everyone politely waited for him to decide which way he wanted to go. Once the truck moved, traffic started flowing smoothly again.

I’ve found most of my interactions in San Diego to be like this . . . everyone is super chill.

If you find you need a break from SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, the many museums, the beach and out-of-this-world sunsets, take a drive through the mountains. Eventually, you’ll end up in the desert.

San Diego really has it all. 

It’s also incredibly expensive.

Dog Friendly!

San Diego is the most dog-friendly place I’ve ever been to in the United States. In Ocean Beach you’ll find the Original Dog Beach and the north section of Coronado Beach is designated specifically for dogs. Both beaches are as fun as they sound. Near SeaWorld, there’s a huge play area called Fiesta Island where dogs are free to run around and be crazy. Fiesta Island is our favorite place to take Timber.

There are also many dog parks. Nate’s Point is one of our favorites and it’s right under the flight path to the airport. When you fly into San Diego, if you can spot the Cabrillo Bridge you’ll also be able to see the dogs running around the dog park. So fun.

The downtown area of San Diego is pet friendly. Even Petco stadium opens up a section of their property as a “dog potty” spot.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take your dog to the Las American Premium Outlets, which is the huge outdoor shopping mall that borders Tiajuana.

We drive to San Diego at least once a year so Timber can have a week of fun.

Don’t miss The Taco Stand carne asada fries. You can thank me later.

P.S. Maybe you can keep how great San Diego is a secret between you and me.

My Other Favorite Places in the United States

While Savannah, New Orleans, San Antonio and San Diego are my favorite places to visit in the United States, our country is full of other amazing cities. As a flight attendant, I’m fortunate that I’ve seen a huge chunk of the US. Here are some other places I love to visit: 

• Long Beach, California 

• San Francisco, California

• Chicago, Illinois

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Austin, Texas

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Washington DC

• Alexandria, Virginia

• Norfolk, Virginia

• Boston, Massachusetts

• San Luis Obispo, California

• Monterey, California 

This list could be three times longer, but I have to stop somewhere. I mean, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Detroit, Atlanta, Santa Barbara, New York City and Fort Lauderdale are all a lot of fun too . . .

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

My favorite destination in Mexico is Puerto Vallarta. In fact, I’m writing this in Puerto Vallarta from a hotel balcony overlooking Banderas Bay.

I don’t really care for Cancun (it’s like Miami in Mexico, and what’s up with those crazy expensive taxi prices). To me, Cabo is a lot like visiting Los Angeles. I love Mexico City and I recently spent a really fabulous day in Leon. 

Puerto Vallarta is Perfect

Puerto Vallarta has it all.

The city is surrounded by mountains and nestled in the bright blue Banderas Bay. There’s something for everyone . . . beautiful beaches, historical sites, jungles and water adventures. Add in great food and very kind people and you have a winner of a city.

American Touches, Feels Like Mexico

Where Cancun feels completely Americanized, Puerto Vallarta has some American touches but still feels completely like Mexico.

There’s a Walmart and a Costco and two new malls, but if you walk two blocks off the Malecon you’ll find family-run stores that the locals shop at. I personally love Woolworth and the Ley grocery store. Both places are fun to wander through to find local snacks and cheap soda.

There are plenty of chains like Starbucks, McDonalds, Burger King and Subway, but I prefer to buy local. One of my favorites is the fresh orange juice stand run by an older couple off the south end of the Malecon. You can get a liter of fresh juice for about $2 which you can enjoy while you admire the ocean.

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos . . . and Art and Whales and Churches

Puerto Vallarta is full of tasty taco shops. Don’t miss Pepe’s, but I also love Tacos Revolucion and Panchos Takos. Everyone has their favorite taco place, try them all and see what you prefer.

The city is full of art. The statues along the Malecon were made by local artists who paid to have the art created and for its upkeep in perpetuity. As you wander up and down the Malecon you’ll find you have favorites. Personally, I could stare at the Dolphin statue all day. Plus my favorite ice cream shop is nearby.

Many of the buildings throughout downtown Puerto Vallarta have been whitewashed and local artists are invited to paint huge murals. It’s hard to not love a city that allows its locals to express themselves with their art.

South of town is the must-see Botanical Gardens (easily accessed by bus). This makes for a fun day trip, but be sure to bring bug spray if you don’t want to be eaten alive.

If you visit between December and March you can go on a whale watching tour, which is an enormous amount of fun.

The churches are serene and the locals are friendly.

Actually, maybe don’t try Puerto Vallarta. I should probably keep this amazing destination my little secret.

Also Surprisingly Fun . . . Mexico City

If you’re feeling really ambitious, you could spend a week in Mexico City and barely scratch the surface of what that enormous metropolis has to offer.

Europe

Florence, Italy

Different places call out to us for different reasons and in my travels. Florence, Italy is a place I’ll return to over and over.

The Renaissance is Alive and Well

Florence was the birthplace of the Renaissance. As you wander through the art-filled streets you can sense the same exciting energy the Italian master painters and sculptures brought to the city five hundred years ago.

As an added bonus, the city doesn’t look that much different now than it did back then.

Florence is full of art and sculptures are bursting out of every nook and cranny. The churches are breathtaking and the gelato is the best I’ve had anywhere.

The city is alive and I feel alive when I’m there.

Take Rick Steves Along for an Art History Education

If you don’t understand art history, download the Rick Steves Florence Uffizi and Accadamia audio guides. You’ll get great art education as you explore both museums. Rick Steves does a thorough and entertaining job of showing you how the history of art unfolded while you admire painting after painting. 

A+ from me, thanks Rick!

Don’t Miss The David

The highlight of Florence is Michaelangelo’s masterpiece, David, who lives indoors and under a big glass dome for both protection and optimal lighting. There’s nothing more thrilling than seeing this colossal sculpture in real life. Even the least artsy person in the world would be awed by Michaelangelo’s creation. 

Florence is also a delight at night when the statues cast odd shadows under the evening glow. Enjoy a gelato as you wander the safe streets. You’ll see Florence in a whole different, and no less beautiful light. 

Spend a couple of days and fall in love with Florence, you won’t be disappointed.

Istanbul

My first trip to Turkey was in 2011 and I’ve been back several times. Unfortunately between 2016 until quite recently Istanbul, and Turkey, in general, have been considered too dangerous to visit because of unrest throughout the Middle East. 

Check Out a Map

I’ll cut Turkey a little slack.

If you take a look at a map Turkey is located in a very strange East-Meets-West world.

They share a physical border with:

• Bulgaria
• Greece
• Syria
• Iraq
• Iran
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Georgia

They share a maritime border with:

• Cyprus
• Egypt
• Romania
• Russia
• Ukraine

Plus there’s lots of water:

• Mediterranean Sea
• Aegean Sea
• Black Sea

I would NOT want to be the President of Turkey. That’s A LOT of big egos, a lot of borders and a lot of water to manage . . .  and I suspect it’s a pretty thankless job.

Times Have Been Rough

When I first went to Turkey in 2011, the citizens were excited and optimistic about joining the European Union. If you follow the news at all, since 2011 some of their neighbors have been involved in a lot of international political drama.

Turkey won’t be joining the EU anytime soon. 

You Should Still Visit (If It’s Safe)

That being said, if there isn’t a current state warning, you should plan a visit (don’t go stupid places at stupid times and steer clear of the Syria and Iraq border). Turkey is full of history and has the honor of hosting multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Istanbul specifically has some of the most interesting architecture and strange history of religious building swaps. 

• Want to visit a huge Catholic Church that is now a Mosque? Istanbul has it.

• Interested in seeing someone get hit in the face with a fishhook? Take a walk along the Chornomorsk shoreline and watch the fishermen.

• Want to experience a Turkish Bath where every single divot of your body is soaped and scrubbed? Don’t miss Istanbul!

Istanbul initially feels very foreign, but because of our Western influence (hello McDonalds!) you won’t feel completely out of place.

If there are no state warnings in place, move Istanbul to the top of your travel list. I promise you won’t be disappointed and you’ll leave with a headful of memories.

Try not to leave with a fishhook in your face. Haha.

Athens, Greece

The first time I visited Athens, I wasn’t enamored.

The city seemed loud, confusing and somewhat uncomfortable. There were three reasons for this:

• I had a difficult time intrepreting their very strange-looking Greek alphabet
• We had to climb up a very steep hill in the sun and it was quite hot, especiall for October
• There was an Herbalife convention in town and the pushy sales folks were EVERYWHERE

On my second visit, I relaxed a bit and started to fully appreciate Athens’ beauty and its place in history.

The third time I visited Athens I fell head-over-heels in love.

Today it’s one of my all-time favorite places to go. 

The Acropolis and the Parthenon

Although I do not enjoy hiking, I appreciate the symbolic effort it takes to reach the top of the Acropolis. It’s worth the hike too . . . exploring the world-famous Parthenon and the other buildings and temples that hover over Athens is about as close as you’ll get to time travel.

I like to imagine the millions and millions of people who, over the last 2,500 years, have trudged to the top of the Acropolis. It would be difficult for even the most jaded person not to be emotionally nudged when seeing the Parthenon for the first time. Whether visiting for religious, historical, archeological or meditative purposes, you won’t leave the Acropolis the same person.

You’ll likely leave the Parthenon feeling very small and insignificant. There’s nothing like being surrounded by buildings and temples that are thousands of years old . . . it leaves me feeling like a tiny piece of sand on a very large beach.

When imagining 2,500 years of history, my day-to-day issues suddenly seem pathetically unimportant.

I commend the ancient Greeks who built and worshipped at the Parthenon. They constructed a building that would stand for an astounding 2,500 years (and counting). Considering the Parthenon and the other temples were constructed on top of a hill and are constantly exposed to the elements, it’s surprising they’ve survived so long.

Although many of the temples and buildings on top of the Acropolis are in disrepair, we owe our gratitude to the many Greeks who came before us for keeping these old structures from crumbling.

Athens Museums are Full of Treasure

The world-class museums in Athens shouldn’t be missed or glossed over either.

Many of the Ancient Greek statues and friezes you’ll see are close to 3,000 years old. Whenever I see art this old, I always wonder:

• How did these artists live?
• How difficult would it be to sculpt these grand statues without modern tools?
• What were these people like?

Admire the Views

The view from the Acropolis down into Athens is breathtaking. But the view up from Athens to the Acropolis is, in my opinion, the best view in Athens . . . especially at night when the Acropolis is lit up.  

Most Likely Your “Very-American” Belief System Began in Ancient Athens

If you live in the United States, you might be surprised to learn that our democracy was built on Ancient Greek beliefs of morals, ethics and independence.

You are more Greek than you know. Haha.

A Changing Culture

During my first visit to Athens, Greece was struggling with the financial crisis and many educated adults were fleeing the country for better opportunities elsewhere.

My first visit to the Acropolis was on their “National Day” so our entry was free, but I found myself wanting to pay to visit this priceless site and to help their economy. I know some of their financial issues are because of corruption within the government, but I hate to see people struggle, especially when their history is strong.

The Locals Are Kind and Caring

Athenians are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.

While waiting for a bus from downtown Athens to the cruise port, a kind, older gentleman stopped to chat with my travel pal and me. He told us (in very broken English) that our bus to the cruise port wasn’t running that day. He then walked with us nearly a mile to get us to a bus that would take us to the cruise terminal.

Other friendly folks have insisted on sharing their food with us. Everyone is good for a smile.

The kids all seem to know English and are happy to practice their English with ladies from the United States.

Maybe Consider a Cruise

Greece is so much more than Athens. A great trip would be a cruise that stops at several Greek Islands, which are all fabulous in their own unique ways. Just be sure to spend a few days before or after in Athens.

It may be “All Greek To You”, but don’t miss Athens.

It truly is a gem.

Other International Destinations that are Favorite Places

While Florence, Istanbul and Athens are at the top of my list, there are a lot of fabulous international cities. Here are some other places I’ve returned to, or can’t wait to go back to:

Rome/Pompeii

• Rome has it all, architecture, pizza, gelato and churches. No where else in the world can you see where the Greek Gods were replaced by Christianity and Jesus. A trip to Rome for most is life changing. Be sure to add a day-trip to Pompeii.

Venice

• Venice may or may not be sinking. To be on the safe side I’d recommend visiting its famous art and churches and seeing the marvel Venice is before it’s too late. Venice is also home to some of the most confused residents on our planet . . . they loudly complain when there aren’t tourists, they loudly complain when there are tourists. Venetians, you’re confusing us, do you want us to visit or not? Haha.

Prague

• Prague looks much like it did in the 1500s and is still inexpensive to visit by European standards. 

Budapest

• Budapest is one of my new favorites and is a must-visit if you’re into hot baths. The city is in the middle of a revitalization and I predict this will become the next European hot spot. Go see it before everyone else does and prices skyrocket. 

Paris

• Oh la la, Paris is a fabulous city, and much better on a second visit. Paris has so much to offer and it can be overwhelming. You could easily spend an entire day in the Louvre. Take a side trip to Normandy, the history is sad but those who perished in World War II are honored respectfully. 

Cambodia

• Cambodia is inexpensive, fun and full of $6 massages. At times I felt like I was in an adventure movie while touring the temples. So awesome.

Tokyo

• Tokyo is a big city with the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Tucked away in corners around the city are quiet green spaces for contemplation. 

Cairo

• Cairo is completely overwhelming, dirty and loud in all the best ways. I can’t wait to go back.

Jerusalem

• Only in Old Town Jerusalem will you pass a man carrying a Christian cross while you’re on your way to stuff your written prayer in the Jewish Wailing Wall while listening to the call for Islamic prayers. It’s as overwhelming (and as awesome) as it sounds.

This list could be three times longer, but I have to stop somewhere. I mean London, Barcelona, Vienna, Santorini, Thailand, and Abu Dhabi are all a lot of fun too . . .

Did your favorite place make my list? If not, where do you love to go that you’d recommend everyone should visit?

We’d all love to hear your recommendations.

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