Yes, everyone has preferences. I too avoid very crowded places so look out for options which are not very popular with the masses, in that manner it gives me the space and freedom. I mostly prefer to travel to places which has more of nature and are not very commercialized. Thank you for your visit on my post @themagus
The second picture is in the Mountains of Oman. This place is called the Grand Canyon of Middle East. Its known as Jebel Akhtar