1. (When) travelling abroad, you get new experiences.

2. (If) experienced firsthand, a well-worn tourist site may be great.

3. Having seen many famous sights, I still think nothing tops the Grand Canyon.

4. It couldn’t be more beautiful even if designed by artists.

5. Having been asked to join a trip to see it, I am forever grateful to my friends.

6. Having seen pictures of it, I thought I’d know what to expect.

7. But after stepping / having stepped close to the edge of the canyon, I just couldn’t feel jaded. 

8. After admiring / Having admired the sight, I wanted to be on my own.

9. (Having been) told not to go anywhere, I had to wait for my friends.