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We’ve gathered some of the worst examples of folks being deeply ignorant about other counties and still posting their thoughts online. From lacking even the simplest idea of geography to having nonsensical ideas about other places, some people should perhaps open up a map at least once. 

We also got in touch with travel writer and adventure Vicky from vickyflipfloptravels.com and she was kind enough to answer some of our questions about travel as a way to expand your mind. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the worst examples and be sure to share your own experiences in the comments below. 

More info: Vickyflipfloptravels.com

#1

Africa Is So Confusing

Africa Is So Confusing

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Auntriarch
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When we moved to Swaziland in the 60s, it was interesting how much of our mail had arrived via Switzerland

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    Don't Have A Cashapp

    Don't Have A Cashapp

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    blixten1982
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I (a Canadian) was just in the States and they still take your credit card from your table at the restaurant!! We've had the chip and tap here for a long time, and there's machines that they bring right to the table to make payments. Americans are so far behind on payment technology. We also don't have the penny in Canada either, and every time I'm in the USA I remember how much the penny sucks.

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    #3

    Poor Indians

    Poor Indians

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    Chihuahua Mama
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention that even if they were actually Native Americans, that doesn't change the fact that poverty on reservations is a problem

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    Bored Panda got in touch with travel writer and adventure Vicky from vickyflipfloptravels.com to learn more about travel, a fantastic way to avoid making a fool of yourself online, and she was kind enough to share some of her thoughts. First and foremost, we wanted to know what she would have told her younger self, if she could.

    “Get yourself to South America! Pick somewhere to stay for a few months and settle in a bit to explore deeper,” she shared. Interestingly, she may have picked up on the region's growing popularity with digital nomads, who are flocking to the continent. 

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    #5

    When You Try To Roast Europe For Not Being Knowledgeable Enough About Coffee, But Europe Has A Reverse Uno Card Up Its Sleeve

    When You Try To Roast Europe For Not Being Knowledgeable Enough About Coffee, But Europe Has A Reverse Uno Card Up Its Sleeve

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    Howl's sleeping castle
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ngl coffee terms confuse me. But then I don't drink coffee or tea so I don't need to know them.

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    Of course, traveling is easier said than done, with any degree of comfort costing money. So we wanted to know her opinion on paying for convenience versus trying to make your money go as far as possible. “Whatever works for you! I spent years backpacking on a shoestring, staying in hostels, and always choosing the cheapest option.”

    #7

    Apparently Cleopatra Vii Was African American

    Apparently Cleopatra Vii Was African American

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    Lucy Covington
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cleopatra was Greek. She was a descendent of Alexander the Greats general, Ptolemy I Soter, who was Macedonian Greek.

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    #8

    America Is The Reason You Have Cars

    America Is The Reason You Have Cars

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    #9

    Lost Brain Cells Reading This Twitter Thread

    Lost Brain Cells Reading This Twitter Thread

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    Alewa
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I challenge you to live well in Paris or London with $50k for a year.

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    “Now that I'm a bit older I'm happy to pay for comfort and will splash out on experiences rather than just watching others do them, or looking for the cheap things to do in a destination. Both are perfectly valid ways to travel!” she shared with Bored Panda. The important thing is to make sure you don’t end up wasting your time on unearned hype, expensive or not. 

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    #11

    That Awkward Moment When You Can't Tell The Difference Between The Flag Of Mexico And Italy

    That Awkward Moment When You Can't Tell The Difference Between The Flag Of Mexico And Italy

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    Hellebore
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly Italy is fastly becoming again a true fascist country 😕

    Arnold Larkins
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    8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, its a Pascist country (For the people who don't understand: Facist plus pasta is Pascist)

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    WindySwede
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And some even confuses the Norwegian flag with the confederate flag...? 🤦‍♂️

    Bexxxx
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve seen a few posts online of people mixing up the American flag (🇺🇸) and Liberian flag (🇱🇷) too 😅

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    Fat Harry
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It amazes me that no matter what nonsense someone posts, they always get lots of thumbs ups...

    Pablo Ramos
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, Italians did flock to America by the tens of thousands in the early 1900s.

    The Original Bruno
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    11 million Italian-Americans immigrated to the U.S., until the 1964 immigration act shifted who was favored to immigrate to the U.S. away from Europeans to Latin Americans, Asians and Africans. They were fleeing poverty.

    Alexandra
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and now the children from these poor immigrants want to hinder other poor immigrants from doing what their parents did....

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    ThatBlackNightingale
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Italy might be a great country now but back in the early stages of Immigration in the states, it was all Italians. It all really depends.

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    #12

    Wait… Spain Is In South America?

    Wait… Spain Is In South America?

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    Lastly, if you are afraid of ending up like some of these folks and want to travel, we asked Vicky to share some tips. “Learn a few local words, look for the best places to visit, and seek out some unique experiences too. Research bloggers who've been there and done that, and see if they have useful tried and tested advice that will make your trip go smoother.”

    #13

    For Pride Month, My City (Not In Lithuania) Mistakenly Put Up A Bunch Lithuanian Flags

    For Pride Month, My City (Not In Lithuania) Mistakenly Put Up A Bunch Lithuanian Flags

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    #15

    Says "I'm English" But Doesn't Know What The Right Flag Is For England? Nobody Could Be That Stupid Right?

    Says "I'm English" But Doesn't Know What The Right Flag Is For England? Nobody Could Be That Stupid Right?

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    Emma S
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear! As an English person I wish I could say that this surprises me, but unfortunately Brexit taught me that there are plenty of stupid people in England.

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    #16

    Well, Of Course You Can. Who Are We To Make Things More Difficult On The Road For You… Jfc

    Well, Of Course You Can. Who Are We To Make Things More Difficult On The Road For You… Jfc

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    Wait Until This Guy Hears About A Country Called Spain

    Wait Until This Guy Hears About A Country Called Spain

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    #19

    If Only Spain Existed

    If Only Spain Existed

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    Annik Perrot
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The best English teacher I ever had (without her, I might not be writing in English on this forum) was called Mme Lopez-Pino...

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    #20

    Europe Sucks

    Europe Sucks

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    #22

    Its A Part Of Europe Right

    Its A Part Of Europe Right

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    #25

    Australia And Its Harsh Northern European Climate

    Australia And Its Harsh Northern European Climate

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    Boy-Ahn
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even if confused with Austria, it still doesn't make sense, since Austria is definitely not a northern European country.

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    #26

    Apparently Spain Is The Capital Of Mexico

    Apparently Spain Is The Capital Of Mexico

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    #28

    This Map Has Two Australias

    This Map Has Two Australias

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    #29

    How Many People Failed Element School Geography

    How Many People Failed Element School Geography

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    Panda Boom
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    England... is an island? Why have I seen a few English people say this recently? Sigh.

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    #32

    Thats Australia

    Thats Australia

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    Arnold Larkins
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    8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the peope who don't know, the reason why they know its Australia is becouse of the building in the distance. Its the Sydney Oprea House

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    #36

    Europe Has Worse Roads Than USA “Europe Is A Kiddy Country”

    Europe Has Worse Roads Than USA “Europe Is A Kiddy Country”

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    Laura ballam
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you know what a real flex is? proper public transport making the use of cars less necessary.

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    #37

    Rip Geography

    Rip Geography

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    ॐBoyGanesh
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    8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, there is a sovereignty movement here and HI is recognized as being illegally occupied by the US, by more than a few nations. So, ideologically (historically; technically?) OP is correct.

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    #38

    Getting Offended Over The Name Of A Country

    Getting Offended Over The Name Of A Country

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    #39

    Where Is He Taking His History Lessons From?

    Where Is He Taking His History Lessons From?

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    #40

    When Americans Don’t Understand European Date Format On An Imported German Product

    When Americans Don’t Understand European Date Format On An Imported German Product

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    Arnold Larkins
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    8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For everyone confused, in America its Month/Day/Year, but in nearly every other country in the world its Day/Month/Year. But China and Japan do it Year/Month/Day. If I got anything wrong, tell me

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    #42

    French People Can't Be Black According To This Guy

    French People Can't Be Black According To This Guy

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    Tempest
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be the same person from that other post who was having a stroke after seeing only white people in Europe.

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    #44

    The City Of France (She Takes French Classes)

    The City Of France (She Takes French Classes)

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    That's Not How It Works

    That's Not How It Works

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    Marie Dahme
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the native indigenous people of Australia, the aborigines..who've been there for only 45,000 years would like to debate you on this...

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    #46

    This Podcast Host Thinking, He Knows Europe Compared To The Us

    This Podcast Host Thinking, He Knows Europe Compared To The Us

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    Howl's sleeping castle
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These days everyone and their weasel has a podcast. I have a small friend circle and not one of us listens to podcasts. Maybe except for the YouTube shots.

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    #47

    Europe Apparently Has No Forests? Because Apparently Too Many Trees Die?

    Europe Apparently Has No Forests? Because Apparently Too Many Trees Die?

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    #48

    South America And Europe My Favorite Countries

    South America And Europe My Favorite Countries

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    Guy Doesn't Know That South Africa Is A Country

    Guy Doesn't Know That South Africa Is A Country

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    Tempest
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if South Africa got a dollar every time someone said it’s not a country, they’ll finally be rich enough to be promoted to a country. 😋

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    #51

    Yeah, There Are No Banks In Australia That Could Buy That Weird European Currency That Is The No. 2 In The World's Currencies

    Yeah, There Are No Banks In Australia That Could Buy That Weird European Currency That Is The No. 2 In The World's Currencies

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    #52

    This Vpn Has Austria With Australia's Flag. I Know Because I Live In Australia!!!

    This Vpn Has Austria With Australia's Flag. I Know Because I Live In Australia!!!

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    Guy Boards A Flight To Montana Instead Of Australia

    Guy Boards A Flight To Montana Instead Of Australia

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    Boy-Ahn
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, he bought a plane ticket to Sidney, a small town in Montana with an international airport? Or was he planning to go to Australia on a bus?

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