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The Mint Scoring System
A single 0-100 number that tells you whether a destination is worth your day. Higher is better.
Visual / Soul Payoff (50%)
How memorable is the experience? We weight architecture, culture, and atmosphere — not Instagram appeal alone.
Effort Intensity (30%)
Combined fatigue and money cost relative to the duration. A great trip that destroys you is penalized.
Crowd Honesty (20%)
How well does the destination handle peak traffic? Tourist traps lose points; underrated gems gain them.