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While each city is unique in its own way, with many people on Reddit experiencing the same unique reasons for disappointment, there have been recurring themes among answers.

Most notably, it was things like the city had a certain unpleasant smell to it, or was trashy, whether actually untidy or just very cheap. Or both.

Some other places, like for instance Niagara Falls and Egypt had people feeling weird about the fact that the key attractions in these places, namely the Niagara Falls and the Pyramids, were very close to the cities themselves, and not some distant secret location offering adventure and excitement.

Lastly, yet others found some cities too modern, digital, and “plastic”, with things like casinos and malls creating a sense of unnatural urban development that lacks history and pathos.

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online themeanlantern said:
I hated Las Vegas so very f**king much. So dry, so trashy, so smokey, ugh.

regular6drunk7 replied:
Las Vegas reminded me of being inside a gigantic McDonalds. Everywhere bright colors, artificial happiness and fake smiles and all mathematically calculated to take the maximum amount of money out of your pocket.

The most charm-free place I've ever been.

regular6drunk7 , Abi Skipp Report

Final score:

140points

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Eucritta 2 years ago

Las Vegas casinos are some of the most unpleasant places I've ever been, loud, disorienting, joyless, and full of zombies. Back when I was last there, some years ago now, it was also difficult for anyone with mobility issues. I've given it a hard pass since.

59points

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Hollywood. And am embarrassed for people who travel around the world to see it. What they imagine it to be vs reality. Sorry, it's not what you expected you can have a good time in Hollywood, but do your research and check your expectations. Also, a lot of you seem to think I said the entirety of Los Angeles. LA definitely has plenty of problems, but if you truly think all of LA has nothing to offer, even for a visit, you've probably never step foot in a museum or tried foreign cuisine. The best concerts I've ever been to have all been in LA.

Mondo114 , Hans Splinter Report

Final score:

108points

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

You mean there are no celebrities in line waiting to greet you??? Noooo!!!! My life is a lie

92points

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Bali changed so much the last 10 years. It used to be so beautiful and amazing… now it is full of “digital nomad” douchebags and overpriced food and crap. I remember when it was just a cool surf spot with cheap eats

HippoNo9775 , Alan Sung Report

Final score:

102points

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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

mass tourism is rarely beneficial :/

83points

Bored Panda has reached out to Irmante Sungailaite, an avid traveler and tour leader of G Adventures and National Geographic Journeys, to tell us more about what makes cities special for travelers, among other things.

"I have been traveling for 16 years, and I haven't meticulously kept a diary of all the cities that I have been to, as after 80 countries it's too easy to lose the count, but I can tell you that some places tend to steal your heart instantly, and some of them, well, you wouldn't even recommend it to your worst enemy," explained Irmante.

"As part of my work as a tour leader, I get to go to see many of the top of the 'bucket list' cities that many travelers are dying to discover. I have to admit that Venice has never been my top choice in Italy, but since my friends moved back there I got to see it in a totally different light--so places do change as well as you and your outlook does too."

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Beijing. I arrived at the end of a trans- Mongolian rail trip seeing so many incredible places and I think it was just a huge anticlimax. Was intimidated by the level of armed security everywhere, had to fight off so many scammers, didn't enjoy being touched and laughed at when on the subway (I'm a very white European with curly hair). Overall just found it really challenging despite some amazing sights.

Teapigs1984 , Herry Lawford Report

Final score:

80points

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May 2 years ago

I was there in -99, so a lot has probably changed since then, but I enjoyed Bejing - so many fascinating, historical sites. There were a lot of scammers back then too, but no armed security, so maybe it wasn't as bad. And people kept handing us their babies and taking pictures of us holding them, which was odd, but not in a bad way. No pointing and laughing, even though we were both white (and one had curly hair), but then we didn't go on the subway (didn't know they had one - maybe it's new)

28points

GluttonAsteroth , a rancid amoeba Report

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Pompeii

The Atmosphere was toxic, the local fair was rather bland, nothing was showing at the local amphitheater, and it seems like everyone you visit is sleeping.

Quiet neighborhood though.

Final score:

77points

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Joran Quinten 2 years ago

Okay, I read toxic atmosphere and thought it to be a satirical post on when Pompeï still was a blast these many centuries ago.. 😅

125points

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online User_492006 said:
Atlantic City. It's waayyy dirtier and run down than I thought it'd be.

housespecialdelight replied:
NJ resident. Atlantic City is terrible outside the casinos. You have to stick to the casinos outside of the boardwalk (Borgata or Harrahs) if you want to have a more classy experience.

There are some pretty old school amazing restaurants off the grid to venture out to though.

plz-pm-me-your-b**bz replied:
I was so disappointed by this city and my expectations weren't even high. It was just nasty there. The whole experience felt like biting into an apple only to realize it's an onion.

User_492006 , Doug Kerr Report

Final score:

75points

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WildBerry 2 years ago

I don't live far from here but I've only visited Atlantic City twice. Once was to bring a boat into a dock there and once was to pick up a bushel of blue point crabs to take back home to cook. There are much nicer/quieter beach towns to see in New Jersey.

25points

Dread_Wolf_TakeMe , Counselman Collection Report

"If you choose a well known destination, there is a really high chance of it having a lot of 'tourist traps' but even then you can dig a little bit deeper and go local," elaborated Irmante. "It's also a lot about reality vs expectations--going to UAE, you have to understand that there will be a lot of malls--and if that's your thing--it will be better than heaven for anyone who is into strolling brightly lit miles of stores. Even in places like Dubai you can find gems that are off the beaten path - like going to Alserkal avenue that is full of art galleries, local artists workshops, quaint cafes, an independent cinema and a scrumptious chocolaterie."

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Dread_Wolf_TakeMe said:
Branson Missouri felt like if wish.com were a place

Frenchy4life replied;
I have heard it called the Christian Las Vegas, couldn't have better described it. However, I did have fun..... went Zip Lining, saw a magic show, had an awesome brunch at the College of the Ozarks. I would rate that trip a 7 out fof 10. Especially since my parents did the stupid time share presentations to get free stuff lol

Final score:

74points

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Helen Haley 2 years ago

It is what fundamentalists think is fun. The entire thing is rural wholeomer-than-thou non-amusement park.

42points

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Miami. I never have allergies and had level 10 allergies pretty much as soon as I arrived. The food was over priced. Clubs were WAY over priced. There were to many plasticy people walking around. The social culture was way to rich for my blood. And I went with a narcissistic jackaloon (unrelated to the city but relevant to my disdain.)

Sure-Succotash-2805 , Mack Male Report

Final score:

71points

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Walking On Sunshine 2 years ago

I will never step foot in a state run by a dictator. DeSantis is a killer.

91points

#10

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online youburyitidigitup said:
Niagara Falls. I didn’t know the falls would be in a city. I thought it would be a national park. The whole place just felt like a giant shopping mall.

SaraAB87 said:
There is a state park to it, that is where the actual falls is. But of course the tourist area is like that. Also you don't want to go outside the tourist area on either the American or Canadian side of the falls, much crime occurs and both sides are extremely run down.

youburyitidigitup , denisbin Report

Final score:

56points

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Blue 2 years ago

Canadian here. Yep the tourist area with the amusements and food traps is ind of tacky. But it is not aiming for anything else. It is superposed to be an old fashioned loud touristy area. But the falls themselves are amazing and the surrounding Niagara area is beautiful.

87points

#11

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online I know everyone loves Marrakesh, but i hated it

it would have been amazing before about 2000, but now it just feels like a disneyland version of their culture to cater to western tourists. ali baba costumes pretending to be desert nomads. half of their ‘hand made goods’ are just cheap s**t from china. and u cant walk 20 feet without being aporoached by scammers. like, literally every block

the entire city just feels like a facade to attract dumb tourist money

i get why ppl love it, but that was my take

legshampoo , Stephen Colebourne Report

Final score:

54points

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Hańka 2 years ago

The usual order of things, unfortunately, where you can earn money from tourists. Marrakesh is great, although I prefer Fez.

22points

According to Irmante, much of one's own experience of a place depends on the travelers themselves. While cities ought to provide a traveler-friendly environment, being able to enjoy the so-called 'tourist trap' is also something that requires a certain kind of skill and appreciation.

"I always wonder, though, what it was like to visit Barcelona or Dubrovnik 30 years ago and how they've changed, these places adapted to travelers' needs, meaning that sometimes they even tend to drift from their authenticity in order to make people feel comfortable being guests. It takes a seasoned traveler to go to lesser known destinations, but to thoroughly and authentically enjoy 'tourist traps' is also an art. So I would say that falling into the 'tourist trap' is up to the traveler itself. The city must have people that are easy to communicate with regardless of whether there's a language barrier, curious culture, different food, and their transport systems are easy to use."

#12

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online As a Dutch person, I'm actually gonna say Amsterdam. So crowded, chaotic and getting run over by other tourists on bikes they've never ridden before. I feel like it's romanticized a lot because it's our capital but the first time I visited, I was genuinely disappointed. It's definitely dirtier on the streets and the canals have a lot of waste drifting in them.

And the people that are there don't seem to understand. "Honey, you're in Amsterdam, isn't it fantastic?" "I'm living the dream because I'm living in Amsterdam!" "Amsterdam is the heart and soul of the Netherlands!"

Meh. I'll just go to Utrecht or Den Bosch instead.

Marveloes , r.schwarzkopf Report

Final score:

54points

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James016 2 years ago

I like Amsterdam. Went there a few years ago for a city break. Really pretty city IMO

33points

Marianne Saiso 2 years ago

It does not represent the Netherlands very well. There's a ton of way better places.

8points

Wilf 2 years ago

As a Londoner, I don't like Amsterdam for the same reason I don't like places like Bruges or Zurich. It's just too NICE. Clean, ordered, friendly, green. Suspiciously nice. I mean, what are you guys hiding?

10points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

Hahaha, Wilf. It is nice isn't it. I miss Amsterdam sometimes.

3points

Angelar 2 years ago

I loved the Van Gogh Museum...and the people!

6points

Lillukka79 2 years ago

Den Bosch is wonderfull!

5points

WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

If you really want to get to know Dutch people than don't go to Amsterdam. Amsterdam is just as representative for the Netherlands as Moskou is for the USA. In fact the provinces North and South Holland aren't comparable to any of the other provinces in the Netherlands. If you meet people in other provinces you quickly become aware that most Dutch people aren't rude and stingy.

5points

M Calad 2 years ago

I LOVE Amsterdam. It's one of those places that you can spend hours wandering around without destination, and you'll always find a hidden museum, a cool street, a peculiar shop, an old building, a nice cafe. Love the vibe of the city. But yes, many drunk/"high" tourists...

5points

Joran Quinten 2 years ago

I'd say Rotterdam over Amsterdam. And indeed, if you're looking for historical then indeed Utrecht, Nijmegen, Maastricht or Den Bosch.

4points

MP 2 years ago

I'd prefer Rotterdam too!

0points

Ruby 2 years ago

As a Dutch person I can understand why people want to visit it, I also like visiting capital cities when on vacation. BUT don't go just to Amsterdam and think that's all the Netherlands is. There are other amazing cities and places to go, where you can see wayyy better at how the Netherlands actually is

3points

Sanne H. 2 years ago

The city center of Amsterdam is nice if you love Nutella and the smell of weed, because you can find it at every street corner. And it’s great if you hate Dutch people, because you won’t find a lot of them; it’s crowded by foreigners (expats, tourists and immigrants) who don’t speak the language. It’s a pity, since it’s an old city with a lot of history.

3points

Sinéad Quinn 2 years ago

I love Amsterdam. It's got some grit for sure but it's a city so what would you expect?

3points

Renske Smorenburg 2 years ago

Just skip the red light district and all the tourist trap stuff in the old city center. There are SO MANY hidden gems in Amsterdam. As one born and raised here, it has changed so much te last 15 years catering to expats and fell into gentrification - BUT - just focus on other areas in the city and the cliche coffeeshops. There are spectacular museums, stroll the quieter canals and check out neighborhoods like the West, North, East and South of the city. Avoid end of October if you’re not into young crowds (Amsterdam Dance Event), don’t visit in July or August (many locals are out of town and overflowing with tourists). Best times are end of April, May and June, September. November till March can be nice but be prepared for suboptimal weather.

1point

Monika Pearsall 2 years ago

My brother took me to Amsterdam in 2011, it was a day trip into the city from his home in Doorn. Since then he's taken me to Maastricht, den Bosch and a few other places. With the exception of a few places in Amsterdam, I preferred the other cities more.

1point

Rumple Schleppskin 2 years ago

There's no way Amsterdam isn't great, as a tourist. To live..? that's someone else's boat to float. 😉

1point

Jessie Bosman 2 years ago

Love that you said go to Den Bosch instead. I know, I live there. Waaaay prettier than Amsterdam. And Utrecht to me, is the heart and soul of the Netherlands.

1point

Carla Olavarría 2 years ago

Loved Utrecht, the most amazing place !!!

1point

Glen Middag 2 years ago

I'm Dutch, and I definitely don't like Amsterdam. Way too crowded, filthy, touristic... I would recommend Maastricht, Den Bosch and Nijmegen.

1point

Mark Geiger 2 years ago

I partly agree. Way too much ugly and annoying tourists. But still with a visit. And I can really recommend to use Apps like EatWith. By filtering original Dutch food you can meet original Amsterdam people and learn culture, food and heart of that nice city. Even my teenage kids were totally flashed

1point

Dia Carmignani 2 years ago

I enjoyed amsterdam for its uniqueness. Sex shows , the windows, eye opening for a 19 yr old.

1point

Jasmin Peralta 2 years ago

I remember smelling weed everywhere!!

1point

Marilyn Ransberry 2 years ago

I loved it as a tourist. Living in a touristy place is a different thing altogether.

1point

Kristen Corry 2 years ago

Man, seems like the common thread here is American tourists, yikes

1point

Mike Loux 2 years ago

I never got far into the Netherlands - stayed on the border in Reusel while doing business travel in nearby Turnhout Belgium, and it was lovely. And Antwerp was gorgeous (well, old town anyway).

1point

Lola Williams 2 years ago

I fell in love with Amsterdam. It was absolutely gorgeous.

1point

Terry Divyak 2 years ago

Been there 8 or 9 times and I love the city. The museums and just getting into the neighborhoods away from the central area is a better experience.

1point

Barb Sizemore 2 years ago

Amsterdam would be worthwhile if only for the wonderful Koncertgabal (sp). Loved the Opera house, too!

1point

Rene Simons 2 years ago

Sunday morning Amsterdam is OK.

1point

Denise Melek 2 years ago

It was awesome 1995 :D

0points

Hutt'nKloas 2 years ago

As a Dutch guy I never understood the "magic" of Amsterdam. Hell yeah, can imagine that the old days with an abundance of coffee shops & red Light District was like a magnet upon tourists. Though completely overrated & better places can be found outside our Capital.

0points

Evelien Stijger Martens 2 years ago

I am glad I saw it and even more glad never having to go there again. And I am also Dutch

0points

Kevin S 2 years ago

Amsterdam is fine. Just don't expect a nation's capital city to place butterflies of happiness and joy in your heart or stomach. Paris made this list also, but Paris is also fine. Keep your expectations in check. But yeah, I suppose if you're Dutch, then Amsterdam may not captivate you all that much. As an American, I find NYC to be fine to visit. Wouldn't live there, but I like it just fine

0points

Arieke 2 years ago

I lived and worked in Amsterdam, moved away years ago. My daughter really wanted to go and shop, she’s nine. I was appalled really, so disappointed at 9 out 10 shops being tourist-traps, everywhere reeking of weed and just general decline. Not my city anymore, next time we go shop in Utrecht.

0points

Martha Higgins 2 years ago

Or Delft or Haarlem or Katvijk.

0points

Adam Martin 2 years ago

Den Bosch is fantastic. I have been many times. Lots of smaller towns and cities really showcase The Netherlands much better than Amsterdam. But all that said, I did enjoy my time in Amsterdam.

0points

Hobbit 2 years ago

There are good things such as architecture and museums. But I agree that is pretty dirty (perhaps it depends on the zones ?) and overcrowded. I was disappointed but could give it a 2nd chance.

0points

Kristin Shepherd 2 years ago

Don't be surprised to see airport security with machine guns. Initially it felt like I'd stepped into a dystopian novel or movie about a police state, but after a couple minutes you get used to it. It was reassuring to be in a place where you felt pretty safe from terrorism.

0points

Chella Verhoeven 2 years ago

I'm Dutch and I hate Amsterdam. Worst part is the fact that everywhere you go you get spoken to in English. Restaurant and hotel personnel can't speak Dutch. How strange is that in your own country? Better visit Den Bosch, Breda, Nijmegen, Leiden in NL or Gent in Belgium if you want to see historic houses and streets.

0points

Rachel W B 2 years ago

Now I love Amsterdam. Chilled clean and great art

0points

Paul Z. 2 years ago

Amsterdam is indeed overrated... more quiet now though, thanks to covid

0points

Rick Hoppenbrouwer 2 years ago

My family lived in Zeist Which is close to Utrecht. Very clean and pretty city.

0points

L Venn 2 years ago

Was shocked by the litter but still loved every minute. Probably the latent dutch ancestry in my blood perking up.

0points

Iva Kazalova 2 years ago

I felt like every cyclist was out for my blood, they’re f****n maniacs

0points

Rinze de Vries 2 years ago

Probably tourists. The people who actually live there most likely grew up riding bikes and tend to be good, attentive riders. Though it also helps to know the rules of the road. I don't know if you did so, but tourists walking in the middle of dedicated bicycle paths or crossing where they shouldn't is a common problem.

0points

Sarah Schumm 2 years ago

It’s comforting to know tourists on bikes who don’t ride bikes regularly are a nightmare everywhere. It’s the same at Burning Man and in San Francisco, it’s been a while since I’ve been to Mackinaw Island but I bet it’s the same there.

0points

Quiltin Mammar 2 years ago

We were there in 2000 with our kids and it was disgusting- absolutely filthy and the canals were green and only cleared out once a week. I can remember seeing what I suppose was a council worker at one of the public toilets just hosing all the rubbish out directly into the canal. Our son was looking at a woman's bike and she just started berating him loudly for no reason and not 5 mins later we saw a fire engine drive past a cyclist and nearly run him over. Wow

0points

Zoe's Mom 2 years ago

I was in Amsterdam about 5 years ago and I did enjoy it but I too was surprise how dirty it was.

0points

F. H. 2 years ago

They scammed us in the Rijksmuseum. Most of it was closed and we still had to pay full price. Ok, the paintings were worth it though. The second time I went there in a group of archaeology students and we were happy to pay full price 15 minutes before closing time just to get a look at the Night Watch.

0points

#13

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online DontShootTheFood said:
Austin, Texas. Lived there in the ‘90s and it was pretty great. Now it’s an overcrowded, overpriced douchey mess.

BethG_99 replied:
As someone who grew up in & currently lives in Austin, you are 100% correct. The area is great to visit but horrible to stay in for any long-term period of time. And alot of what made up Austin's "Stay Weird" culture has vanished with the population boom, especially in downtown. Don't get me wrong, there's still plenty in Austin and the surrounding area to have a fun & interesting trip if you're visiting. But don't move here. It's so damn expensive, the population in the city & all the surrounding suburbs has exploded too quickly for infrastructure to keep up, and honestly the snobby attitude of some of the people (especially our local leaders) is becoming increasingly more noticeable. It used to still have the combination of Stay Weird hippy town mixed with Southern hospitality and small town community feel. Both of those have pretty much vanished now. I'm getting out of this area as soon as my boyfriend and I have saved up enough to move.

DontShootTheFood , Stuart Seeger Report

Final score:

53points

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Mark Berry 2 years ago

I definitely concur. I have family who moved there back when "Keep Austin Weird" was still a mantra, then a prayer, now a history. So many independent stores & restaurants have been replaced by chains. The traffic is horrible. The infrastructure just can't keep up with the growth. Compared to California, Texas is an inexpensive place to live, except for Austin, as so many Californians have moved there for the tech jobs. I still love visiting Austin, but it's not what it used to be. Oh yeah...Crappy Governor Greg Abbott is there, so that's another reason to be disappointed by Austin.

44points

#14

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Manhattan smells like trash. Constantly. There is very little infrastructure for waste management for a city filled with 100 stories of office buildings, restaurants, and apartments, so on trash day you walk by 8-foot tall walls of trash bags stacked up on the sidewalk waiting for the trash trucks. And on a hot August day, ugh.

The whole city just stinks.

Virtual-Stranger , udo schuklenk Report

Final score:

50points

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Dave P 2 years ago

actually we have a very good infrastructure for waste management, maybe you came during the Sanitation slowdown during the union negotiations. But yeah, that huge wall of trash bags during the day is a lie, they are put out after 6 pm and are picked up over night, further that only applies to residential houses, not stores or apartments. This person is full of BS and probably never was here but saw 1990's Law and Order episdoes.

97points

Idontknowthosewords , Patrick Nouhailler Report

#15

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Idontknowthosewords said:
Paris was so dirty, and I was not prepared for the disdain of the French towards a stupid American. I believed the American Rom-Com movie version of Paris.

BlueberryPiano replied:
Don't forget smelly too. And not just one strong smell so you can get acclimated to it either. Fresh bread, urine, perfume, body odour. Yuck.

Final score:

45points

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Bill Evs 2 years ago

Paris is great but people need to manage their expectations and realise it's like any major metropolitan area, as in good and bad. A lot of visitors (especially Americans) have this overly romantic, gooey eyed idea of what they think Paris is so the reality is often a gut punch.

143points

"Whether the city is disappointing or not it's totally up to the traveler. It's how you feel in the place and how you can transform those feelings, even if the most annoying thing happened, taking a deep breath and turning it all into an adventurous memory. Being open minded, patient, curious and respectful is the key," explained Irmante.

"Plus, going to lesser visited locations even in the countries that have crazy popular hot cities could help adventurers to expand their horizons and also spread the money that is coming in from tourism more evenly in the country. So maybe instead of going to Barcelona, choose Bilbao, and check out Zagreb rather than spending too much time in Dubrovnik. And instead of going to Switzerland, go for Kazakhstan, and instead of Thailand--why not to checkout Sri Lanka?"

#16

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Gjilli said:
Naples, I think the best way I could describe the city center is as a sticky mcdonalds table

Beans20202 said:
Agreed - my family almost got mugged in Naples in the middle of the day. I literally felt unsafe the entire time and we were only there for a day trip.

Gjilli , Francisco Anzola Report

Final score:

44points

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DarkAngelNic 2 years ago

From what I have heard, Naples is the Detroit of Italy. Best to stay away.

36points

#17

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online pittguzzo said:
Jacksonville Florida is a toilet.

pittguzzo replied:
I lived there for a couple of years for work… couldn’t wait to get out. To me it’s because they don’t let the smaller areas incorporate and become their own towns. This allows two things: 1. The reign as the largest city by land area in US to remain. 2. The tax $s are shared throughout, so there are few “good” and “bad” areas, leaving everywhere being mediocre and uneventful

fartkidwonder , Thomas Andersen Report

Final score:

43points

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Tim 2 years ago

Jacksonville is a desirable tourist location? This is news to me.

51points

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#18

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online FourSeasons1972 said:
Cairo, what a dump. Poverty-people constantly begging or have something trying to sell, insane traffic-literally horrible traffic. Pollution.

NewSyrup3238 replied:
What really bothered me was how close the city was to the pyramids. I thought the pyramids were in the middle of nowhere but nope, just spitting distance from the city, quite surreal actually.

FourSeasons1972 , Francisco Anzola Report

Final score:

42points

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Kathy Lance 2 years ago

Cairo is tough for tourists for the reasons stated. But I live in Cairo and wouldn't live anywhere else. Once you get past the beggars and scammers, Cairenes are some of the kindest and most generous people in the world.

54points

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#19

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online mediaogre said:
Fresno, CA has entered the chat

JOEYisROCKhard said:
laughs in Bakersfield

ThoughtCenter87 replied:

I think Fresno is just a larger version of Bakersfield lmao. Can't decide which is worse.

I think in terms of air pollution Bakersfield is worse, if you visit that town (or more realistically drive through it to get to LA) it smells like rotten eggs for a while until your nose gets used to the smell lol

Final score:

36points

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Otter 2 years ago (edited)

Why would anyone expect anything of Fresno or Bakersfield? Or go there if they didn't have to?

68points

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#20

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online NotThatKindOfDrDr said:
It pains me to say this, but Dublin. My expectations were so high. That being said, I left my heart in Cork.

Brian_Gay replied:
Lived in dublin my whole life and I would say if you're going to live in Ireland permanently then yeah Dublin is the best shout as it has amenities, plenty of bars, restaurants, clubs etc but if you're going on a holiday to Ireland then donegal, Galway, Cork etc give you a much more "Irish" feel. Honestly I think the best way to do it would be to spend a few days in a few different counties, 3 days in Dublin will do then spread out, Ireland nice and small so it's very doable... Expensive though...

Final score:

33points

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Eucritta 2 years ago

I loved Dublin. There was a lot to see, and much of it was lovely. I was bowled over by how many places had baskets of flowers out, it made some of the streets seem like gardens. I'd go back in a shot.

42points

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Lastly, we've asked Irmante what would she recommend as travel destinations, and she had this to say:

"I love Mexico City. For me, it's the most exciting place in the world for excellent food, fun bars, friendly locals and lots of culture. As a traveler, I found Beirut jam packed with culinary delights, beautiful architecture and charming hospitality, and Addis Ababa oozing intoxicating jazz and incredibly rich in history. And look, if going to destinations that are not necessarily the most popular is not your thing, there's nothing wrong with going to visit 'tourist traps'. It's all about how you do it."

You can follow Irmante's Instagram right here, and yes, she's more than willing to share where to get the best macchiatos in Addis Ababa, if you've got a craving and incidentally are traveling there.

#21

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No offense to the folks that live there but I felt like everybody was angry, the traffic and parking was worse than Manhattan, and it had none of the redeeming qualities of NYC.

YOLO_SWAG_SATAN , Jirka Matousek Report

Final score:

29points

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boredkoala 2 years ago

Traffic and parking is bad in a city? Goodness me. Philly has great museums, fantastic restaurants, lots of charm in the old part, a great quirky artistic side, and much of it is walkable. Love it as a tourist.

11points

#22

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online imatiredwoman said:
Athens. I couldn’t wait to go because I’m Greek. It’s filthy with polluted air and all of the famous ruins are right near city buildings, which are poorly constructed. The place feels very third world. The islands however, are fantastic!

FatManNuke69 said:
As much as I hate to say it, Athens was in pretty bad shape last I went (6 years ago and hasn't changed). The city has a very nice area called Plaka which is right beside the acropolis and is definitely a must if you go to mainland Greece and of course the general attractions like the Parthenon and the museum and of course the presidential building where if you're lucky enough, you'll catch a riot, so if you see people running... RUN.

But overall, outside of Plaka is a sh*thole. If you're going to Athens with the intent to feel like you've been transported into 500 BC then I've got bad news for you.

imatiredwoman , Dario Sušanj Report

Final score:

25points

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

As a Greek I'll say that of course Athens is not the best to visit in Greece! It's the capital and for sure it's crazy noisy dirty etc! However it has so much history that it's a shame to skip it! I would recommend couple days in Athens and then enjoy one island!

44points

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#23

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Denver. Just a big, hot, expensive city out on the plains. All the cool mountain activities that people move to CO for are 2 hours of driving away unless you can afford to live in the west suburbs so nobody does nearly as much recreation as the would do living somewhere else. Traffic is worse than Chicago to boot.

r00kieNS , Daniel Spiess Report

Final score:

24points

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Theo Blackwood 2 years ago

I honestly just want to go to Denver to see The Blue Stallion and the airport.

22points

#24

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Trenton, New Jersey.

I wasn't really visiting or expecting to go there, just passing through on an Amtrak ride. I awoke from a nap to the train just stopped in what looked like Raccoon City. Trash everywhere, most of the buildings looked abandoned. The sky was cloudy and literally green. Like, sickly yellow-green. And most eerily, I didn't see a single car driving on the street or anyone walking around outside on the barren sidewalks. All the stores and restaurants looked closed and empty. I was actually sort of gripped by fear for a second, in my post-nap haze. Just wanted the doors to shut and the train to pull out of there. Nobody was getting on the Amtrak in Trenton. I didn't even know if there was anybody in Trenton. As the train pulled away and we went through the center of the city, a rail bridge over the river caught my eye. A massive sign was plastered on the side that read "TRENTON MAKES, THE WORLD TAKES."

Surreal and overall grim experience.

tr0nvicious , David Wilson Report

Final score:

23points

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Luther von Wolfen 2 years ago

If you're disapointed by Trenton, NJ, you must have never heard of it. That's like being disapointed by the cuisine in a dumpster.

62points

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#25

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Bigjay_37 said:
Manila, traffic was horrible and it was so dirty, nice buildings but the entire experience was stressful.

rodroidrx replied:
Don't forget the slums and street children hounding you for money

Bigjay_37 , Deortiz Report

Final score:

23points

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Ronualdo 2 years ago

As someone from the Philippines, I wholeheartedly say Yes! Although Intramuros is a great place to walk, discover the Spanish colonial past of our country. It’s also a walking distance to the National museum of Fine Arts. But i agree with the traffic and how dirty it is..

18points

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#26

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online sustainablecaptalist said:
Birmingham, UK. I had a very dreamy idea of it for some reason.

It's probably the shi**iest city in the UK.

Edit: People are asking me why I thought good about Birmingham. To them my only defense is that I'm from India. I didn't know much about Birmingham, name sounded very romantic to me!

Pumpkin-Bomb replied:
I don’t get how the only thing of interest in the second biggest city in the U.K., is a shopping centre. It’s such a grim grey place that’s not interesting at all.

Each other major UK city has its own unique qualities and landmarks that make it worth a visit. I’ve yet to see what that is in Birmingham.

Pumpkin-Bomb , Gideon Report

Final score:

19points

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Timmy Pillinger 2 years ago

The art galleries are really good.

18points

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#27

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Konstantynopolitancz said:
Frankfurt - just kinda seemed like a boring banking / politics city. It's entirely possible I just didn't go to the right parts though. The park by the river was nice.

Soleska replied:
That's what most Germans think about the city, too.

Every bigger city in Germany is some ugly mixture of old and modern. You should go for some smaller ones.

Only exception I can think of is Hamburg. Has its dirty parts, but overall nice city.

Konstantynopolitancz , Chris Yunker Report

Final score:

15points

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Tim 2 years ago

Wait, you mean these cities are like, actual cities where people live and work? And not some kind of living postcard? What a rip off!

49points

#28

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online I always give the same answer, Venice.

Beautiful architecture and fascinating history... but dear god is it humid, the water is absolutely filthy, its so overcrowded, and there's gift stands in every corner selling the same cheap wares.

ChibiRedgrave , Pedro Szekely Report

Final score:

14points

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

Venice is destroyed by tourists so i don't understand why people go there and complain when they are also the source of the problem( I'm not saying to not go at all but you cannot complain)

86points

#29

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Bratislava. It was further worsened cause I was coming from somewhere amazing (Vienna) before and went to this dump of a city. Nightlife and drinking amazing there though, some cool oddities, but if I was to go back, I'd not spend more than half-day there.

blueveia , Peter MacLeod Report

Final score:

-2points

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

I've been there and even though it's not something wow(i also came from Budapest which was impressive) i have to say that if you research where to go you will enjoy! Didn't regret it! Stayed 2 days and it was fun

23points

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#30

30 Overrated Places That Aren’t Worth A Visit, As Pointed Out By Folks Online Aussie-of-Skellige said:
Rome. From d**kheads trying to steal my suitcase off the train, from my bulls**t hotel room I was lied to about, to the a**face who didn’t want to accept my green card as legit. Amongst other things.

SWLondonLady said:
Came here for this. Not being able to look at any historical monuments without a selfie stick thrust into your face. And so many tourists.

Aussie-of-Skellige , Sean MacEntee Report

Final score:

-8points

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Vicky Z 2 years ago (edited)

I will not understand the tourists that go to touristic areas and expect no tourists

202points

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

Most of these examples are from people that don't research before they travel! As a control freak in traveling i cannot understand that! I've been in places that are not famous or touristic as well as very touristic areas and never found a single place that didn't enjoy! I believe that every place has its own beauty if you know where to go and what to do! Nowadays we can have so much information through internet that it's a shame not to research! We get maybe few holidays in our life so it better worth it right? Spend some days for research and you will not regret it!

63points

Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

... everything is said ! :)

10points

DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago

This reminds me of here in the Caribbean...sure the resorts and hotels would be lovely but not all islanders work there...we have office jobs and 8-5s...we're not gonna all be happy singing calypso and drinking from a coconut. The island would look like a normal town outside of the resorts. If you see a person cursing walking down the street he's probably just angry or drunk. Leave him alone. Lol

3points

Kori Chamberlain 2 years ago (edited)

Yep. If you just show up some place and expect it to be awesome, you will be disappointed. (Unless one of your favorite activities happens to be walking around and looking at buildings, which I love doing.) This has been an illuminating thread about managing expectations and having some plans before you arrive.

1point

Sanne H. 2 years ago

Hear hear!

1point

D Camp 2 years ago

Agreed. When I travel, I have a list of what/places I'd like to see but I roll with the punches. Might see, might not. I do not spend the $$$ to go places without ideas because that's plain ignorant

0points

Charmwashere 2 years ago

Exactly! I probably research 6 months nonstop before I go on any big trip, in addition of casual research I have done throughout my life. I have found there are people who like to say they have traveled and been to places . Then there are those who have a genuine curiosity and love of life, history and cultures that can make any trip amazing. They have a passion for new experiences, with an almost childlike wonder of thier surroundings, who honestly enjoy discovering new people and places. Many people go to places that are trendy, apart of some fantasy or it's just what people in thier "class" do. Those people sux to travel with.

0points

Kathy Lance 2 years ago

I can't speak to the places in the US, but it seems to me that most of these complaints come from the very people who have turned these cities into tourist traps. If you lived in one of the tourist hotspots and saw thousands of visitors every day, you'd probably try to cash in as well.

21points

Charles Bosse 2 years ago

The US parks system has some very well curated historical locations that may give people used to that an unrealistic expectation. Add that our social studies classes work hard to zoom through 4000 years of "western" history but largely neglect to represent places as they are now or mention places that weren't central to European culture and it's no surprise that expectations and reality don't always line up. I'm sure that's true in other places too, but I can only speak to my experiences here. If you didn't realize while planning and have difficulty adjusting expectations, it can be a let down when reality is a mismatch, and bad experiences that make you feel taken advantage of can really amplify that. As for the places in the US, they don't belong on this list. Most of the places listed are not major tourist destinations, so they aren't "over rated". There are great places to visit in the US and also over rated places to visit in the US but this list did not capture them mostly.

1point

MikeWheelerFan 2 years ago

I live in Jacksonville. What did those people expect? Orlando? Jacksonville is a great place and is not a toilet. The person who said that probably only visited downtown, and I’ll admit our downtown is kind of a toilet. But the rest of the city has personality. We don’t have 1 million people for nothing. Overall my city is unremarkable and often forgotten, it’s still a great place to live.

10points

ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago (edited)

Yeah, how can Jacksonville and some of these other places possibly be "overrated"? I've never met anyone dying to go to Jacksonville. Not saying it's terrible (although I've been there and honestly just don't remember much), I just don't understand how it's appropriate for a post asking for places that are overrated.

8points

Polly Pockets 2 years ago

In Chicago, they are obsessed with keeping downtown clean. Lol.

0points

abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago (edited)

I liked Jacksonville. It has big city problems, too, of course, but if anything it's underrated, not overrated. Most people probably know the location on a map, but never considered going there. There is an overrated city in Florida not listed here though: Tampa. If you think Jacksonville is gross, go to Tampa and broaden your perspective. :)

0points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

most of these comments sound like those people who were told to travel in order to broaden their minds but who came to be disappointed because they were expecting a cartoonish disneyland and were shocked to discover it was a real, living, breathing city, with actual poor people. SHOCK. HORROR.

6points

Bekaroo 2 years ago

I just commented that they must have never been to any big cities before these trips if they're complaining about crowds and smells and how dirty they are!

0points

Milan 2 years ago (edited)

I was in many places from this list. I like to return to some again and also do but on some i was first and last time (Paris, Rome…) but still had a very nice time there. But it seems this list is created by pure haters. Like really, you did not enjoy nothing in Venice, Amsterdam, Dublin, Athens, NY…? C’mon. Haters gonna hate.

6points

Timmy Pillinger 2 years ago

Most of these are exactly what most people expect of these cities

6points

Robert Koelle 2 years ago

What a gawdawful article. Of all the places I've visited on this list, none of them match the descriptions. Harder to park in Philly than NYC?! The Paris complaints are all cliches and completely false, Same with Rome and Amsterdam, which are gorgeous. Why are Fresno and Trenton even considered destinations for this list? All ridiculous. Please ignore this stupid article.

4points

David Taylor 2 years ago

No, i agree with the Paris description. Been a few times, its got some incredible architecture and history but the city itself is an absolute dump, everything is filthy, grafittid, piles of rubbish everywhere and absolutely stank. Now they have these electric scooters for hire they're just strewn everywhere with absolute abandon which just adds to this whole run down atmosphere.

0points

Charmwashere 2 years ago (edited)

I have found that with the right perspective, a bit of research, and realistic expectations anywhere you go can be amazing. That being said, I have no idea why some of these cities were even on the list as they aren't typical places people think about for vacations ( Fresno? Jacksonville? Branson? Trenton? Really?). I have never heard of anyone, even through seven degrees of separation, who has had a burning desire to get a visa, fly 12 hours and go to Branson. If I happened to find myself in Branson, sure, I'd have a good time because I always find things to do that are fun for me. But there aren't travel guides and agents all over the world trying to get you to Branson like they do for Paris or Venice. It's just a really weird list of legitimate tourist places and just regular towns that may have a downtown nightlife or a beach with gambling.

4points

NuClea Bomb 2 years ago

"I am a tourist who believed the Hollywood perfection of cities. I went to a destination specifically designed for tourists and was appalled by the number of tourists there. 0/10." Seriously that was abt 90% of these. Manage expectations and just have fun in these countries without wanting perfection.

4points

Amy Stone-Chandler 2 years ago

All these people do is go to tourist destinations. WHY? I've traveled alot and all of these places, they all went to tourist traps. DON'T!! Get out of those places and go visiting/exploring where the locals live. You are seriously missing out. Many cultures enjoy inviting others for dinner/lunch or a drink. Your doing it wrong. Very wrong.

4points

Jarrod Nichols 2 years ago

Elitist snobs looking for reasons to complain instead of reasons to enjoy. A direct reflection of the type of people they are. Imagine going to Rome or paris and complaining.

3points

SlowTo Learn 2 years ago

This is an incredibly ridiculous article full of nothing but entitled whiners. One personal experience from an idiosyncratic person and we're supposed to take value from their small-minded and reactionary view? Infuriating. Reminds me of the one star reviews of the wonders of the world. Toxic atmosphere my asshole.

2points

Chris Angus 2 years ago

Honestly it just sounds like salty travelers who only go for tourist spots and not the people. Outside the use anyway. Been to alot of the listed places and had a fantastic time. And most of the us locations are all dank dirty places. Cali and New Jersey being the top of the list. Proper research and you will have a blast. Or just a wing it kinda thing and it's even better.

2points

Marco Conti 2 years ago (edited)

There seems to be a pattern here: great expectations that don't measure up to reality. Plus tourists complaining that the place is full of tourists. You also look like a mark to the locals, so you'll be mugged, begged and treated with contempt because tourists are always needed, but never welcome.

2points

abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago (edited)

In Florida we welcome tourists. Tourists. Just go back home afterwards rather than moving here, and we're good!

0points

JayWantsACat 2 years ago

As someone who lives in San Francisco, I'm surprised to not see my city on the list. This city has a lot of issues but if you stay away from tourist areas and certain bad neighborhoods, it still as A LOT to offer. Museums, art galleries, food, music, city walks, views, etc. J

2points

Honu 2 years ago

I grew up in the Bay Area and, yeah, the places in SF that the tourists used to frequent are pretty blighted. I still go in, but I can't remember the last time I went to Union Square. I'll go to Golden Gate Park and hit the museums or occasionally see a show. The region, as a whole though, is actually a pretty amazing place. So many gorgeous outdoor spaces you can enjoy with temperate weather, as well as the museums, entertainment, amazing food, diverse culture and such. It's a great place to live in many ways. It's a shame it's become so expensive, though.

1point

TheDivineMsM 2 years ago

All the tourists traps in East Tennessee- Sevierville, pigeon forge, Gatlinburg... all commercialized, cheesy, overpriced, crowded and waaaaay overrated. If you're traveling to that area, visit the state/national parks and the natural beauty around there instead. You can visit the commercialization anywhere.

2points

Biba Little 2 years ago

I didn't travel much or far away, but I found the way to love every place I have been to, even smallest fisherman villages (especially those), and smallest cities and big dirty towns. Every place has its charms. Only problem is pollution and horrible super tourism that will destroy it all.

2points

Baolau Oh 2 years ago

Best place to visit in all of Asia? Taiwan...but westerners go to China or Thailand instead. You're missing out.

1point

Rita Cinquemani 2 years ago

Really now, with a little research you certainly find a great or interesting time in each these places. To say Paris, Rome or Venice is not amazing is crazy....try looking at the art and architecture rather than the gutters. You can not beat the history. Sounds like someone who is just wanting to go to another nightclub wrote this!

1point

InternetRando 2 years ago

Did the author just filter on a bunch of negative comments of all these locations or actually visit all 30 of them? I see plenty of positive reviews, too, but I guess positive stuff doesn't drive clickbait. How in the world does this pass for journalism?! Shame, Bored Panda...

1point

Gon Killua 2 years ago

If you don't like the world why you guys are living and writing about it...sounds ignorance..then tell me if you Home or the place you are living is considered well for living I mean you are talking about scammers poor ppl expensive food and bad tourism the same weird things you will find everywhere you walk...with all respect writer don't show your ignorance but I respect the right of expression

1point

k a e y l a 2 years ago

For the Bali one i have to disagree because as someone who lives in Indonesia, i think this is more of a you problem than it is a Bali problem. There are so many cheap places to eat in Bali and you really aren't gonna get the Bali experience if all you're eating is the hotel cafe type of food. You have to go and eat the street foods which are really cheap and delicious.

1point

Saulo de Tarso 2 years ago

. came expecting to see Cancun in the #2, now i go amazed it didn't appear at all. i'm mexican, and i know very well almost all my country, and i've been to Cancun since i was 4 (46 now), i know what i say (and i went to a few in the list, also). .

1point

abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago

Maybe Cancun actually fulfills expectations

0points

Sarah watson 2 years ago

This list was 99.9% of tourists going to a tourist destination and complaining about all the tourists that are there.

1point

Thecoolbonnie 2 years ago

I would never want to visit any of these places to begin with?! 'Trenton' ?! Really?? Lmao the only place I've been to that was a let down, was Myrtle Beach, but some places I've been to, were AWESOME! San Juan, PR.... Virginia Beach, VA .... Savannah, GA.... Tucson, AZ

1point

Jim Zakany 2 years ago

Hilton Head is only a half step better than Myrtle Beach. Food tour of Savannah was great, though.

0points

Marcus Lynch 2 years ago

Totally agree with the negative comments about Las Vegas. Was going to take a job there and went to visit for a week. By the second day, I knew I would never live or work there. Go about 2 blocks in either direction from the strip and it looks like a war zone. A completely soulsucking s**thole. People living like refugees in campers who don't have the money to get out. Some places made Cousin Eddie's trailer look like a 5 star hotel.

1point

Buzz 2 years ago

Nashville. Used to live there. Now I live in a tiny town a little ways away from it called pleasentville. It's not the busty blondes you see in movies. You only find southern people in the actual country. Most people in Nashville have never been anywhere else in Tennessee. The city is filled with garbage and they are constantly blasting crappily written country music. Tourists only care about the "Batman building" or the Nissan stadium (which is actually pretty cool, just not as cool as people say it is.) People on their internet either think it's trashy but have never lived there, think it's amazing and have never lived there, has no opinion on it, or has lived there or been there and knows what it's actually like.

1point

Buzz 2 years ago

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John Baker 2 years ago

Let's make it short and to the point. Any overhyped, overpriced tourist destination anywhere in the world.

1point

Chich 2 years ago

Several seem to have been nicer 15-20 years ago before tourism really took hold.

1point

Blue 2 years ago (edited)

Toronto Canada. I have lived here my entire life and I have no idea why they brag about this city being the place to visit. There is nothing so different or special here. All the things Toronto has can be found in every big dirty city in Canada. You want museums , malls and restaurants pick any city anywhere.

1point

Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago

Lived there a lot of my life. Compared to some places I've been Toronto is actually pretty clean. But the construction there has gone completely out of control, especially condos. If there's an empty space at all someone's going to build on it. My nephew and his wife want to come here to visit and see TO. Why? It has a museum. Ok. It has an art gallery. Ok. It has the CN Tower. Ok. There are only 2 things that I consider worth it. Go to a ballgame at Rogers Center and our new aquarium. DO NOT stay in a hotel downtown. If you check the site that actually lists this, just about everyone of them, even the best of them have bedbugs.

0points

Molly 2 years ago

PORTLAND OREGON should be on this list all day long!

1point

Jim Zakany 2 years ago

I enjoyed Portland. Went to the Blues festival. Japanese and Rose gardens. Columbia River gorge. Couple days in Cannon Beach. Caught a play.

0points

Brian Tickle 1 year ago

If you go looking at attractions in a city.....YOU are a tourist so don't complain about there being too many.

0points

giulia monteguti benelli 1 year ago

Pompeii is not a city or an amusement park, it's an archaeological site whose age is breathtaking; if you ignore the history and expect a show at the amphitheatre....lions and gladiators, maybe?

0points

Bekaroo 2 years ago

I keep wondering if any of these people had been in any large city before going on these trips... They're all dirty and smell bad, that's what happens when you have millions of people living in one small area... Sorry they aren't your friendly middle class suburb that sweep all the homeless up and no one uses the sidewalks.

0points

Monica Pryts 2 years ago

"I can't believe there were tourists," the tourist said.

0points

M.J Jiménez 2 years ago

Cartagena Colombia it's so overrated

0points

Viv Hart 2 years ago

I'm just so thankful that I visited Europe during the late 60's, and into the 70's, before Tourism took over.

0points

Gretchen Giambrone 2 years ago

I’ve been to a lot of these places and highly disagree with most of their opinions. It’s all what you make of it~ research some of the not so crowded hidden gems and go visit immerse yourself in the culture. I mean come on. These people seem line they hate everywhere lol

0points

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Gabriela Lopes 2 years ago

The problem is that people think that all will be prefect, tourists raise their spectations too much and forget that every place has it's problems, of course all capitals will be expensive! I visited the capital of my State and everything was more expensive than in my birthplace but I loved visiting the museum, zoo and the opera.

0points

Kae Temple 2 years ago

In conclusion don't go anywhere that isn't a deserted rainforest apparently

0points

Polly Pockets 2 years ago

Relief! Chicago didn't make the list. Lol

0points

okpkpkp 2 years ago

As I was scrolling down I kept hoping my city of San Francisco wasn't there. It, too, has its problems.

0points

jackcasse 2 years ago

It wasn't even worth listing New Orleans. 😂

0points

InternetRando 2 years ago

Yes. Please tell everyone these places suck. Fewer crowds = more enjoyable. Vegas is a complete dumpster fire, rampant with maskless COVID, and criminals. We were mugged eighteen times in a SINGLE day!!! Don't go to Vegas! *wiiink*

0points

isa alves 2 years ago (edited)

I think most people that are annoyed because of the poverty (in the meaning that they think the place is a bad destination because it has poor people) of some places are kinda clueless, they were probably expecting a fairytale beautiful city with happy people holding hands, but you know, you will only see this perfect landscape in very VERY specific places, mostly small middle class cities... what did they expect us to do with the poor people? put them all in a box and move them to somewhere else? it's a sad reality around the world, of course it's sad to see but for me it isn't a reason to say a place sucks

0points

Gon Killua 2 years ago

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Gon Killua 2 years ago

I think all the world is very interesting...some of you only talk s.... And criticize for profession...you will found scammers secury law .weird ppl and fetish things wherever you go in my opinion the crew who made this they have poor imagination and a little of ignorance...if the world is not enough for you guys what are you doing living in this world

0points

zew 1 2 years ago

I am pleased to not see my hometown Glasgow on here. Lol it was such a joy in the 1980's always fighting proddies. Times have changed though and the nightlife is really good. I am embarrassed how woke Scotland is getting but Glasgow will always be special to me.

0points

Jesus Acuña 2 years ago

I literally laughed at the reviews done by these people.

0points

Annie Bieber 2 years ago

Afraid I have to add Honolulu to the list. Lived there mid 80's, Waikiki still had a quaintness though very touristy. Went back in 03 & that had all been replaced by the usual Designer BS stores...they replaced Hulas Bar and Lei Stand w/Nike and cut down the biggest Banyon Tree I'd seen. I cried...I'll just live in those 80's days thank you.✌

0points

Yami Kaze 2 years ago

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Andrew Lozano 2 years ago

Rome was awesome!!! Great nightlife and lots of historic spots for those who love history. NOW PISA WAS BORING AS HECK.

0points

Heather Alford 2 years ago

So basically you can always find someone who thinks something sucks. Very insightful.

0points

Charles Bosse 2 years ago

Hah. How did this list miss Yosemite? Don't get me wrong, it's a nice place, but it's basically bumper to bumper so that, unless you booked a back country pass a decade ago, it's like driving in LA traffic for what isn't even in my top 10 US National Parks and monuments, and arguably it's probably the worst of the ones people have heard of if they don't live within 100 miles of them, and also worse than a few that mostly only locals really know of. It's honestly not even as good as some state parks and private tourist traps. Again, it's not -terrible- but you shouldn't fly there IMO.

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Kathy Davis 2 years ago

Jacksonville. I lived there for the last 30 years. There is so much to do there. Tons of history. A few interesting museums. Wonderful parks and recreation areas. Loads of sports and music venues. I do agree that the layout of Jacksonville is odd. A half million dollar home will be backed right up to dangerous section eight apartments separated only by a privacy fence. So if you can overlook the hookers, drug dealers and gunfire then it's great place to visit.

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Ali Hard 2 years ago

What about San Francisco??? Hahahah scariest City in the US right now...

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Early Riser 2 years ago

Badmouthing only Republican politicians. We know where you lean. Not one comment about Democrats in power shamelessly ruining several of these cities.

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abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago

I actually only saw one political thread caused by an ignorant comment. The remainder didn't have much politics at all.

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

The simple fact that most are popular tourist cities should tell a great deal about the place before you even travel there.

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EntTown 2 years ago (edited)

Agree on Austin. Visiting: The music scene is being pushed out for luxury condos(there's a housing shortage), all of the cool street and food vendors can't afford to live here anymore. People here are getting pretentious. You can go everywhere in workout clothes though. Living: Rents went up 25% this year and the income inequality just keeps growing. Elon Musk is starting to act as though he is going to run Austin, Texas politics is insane, Austin just banned homeless people, there's no real public transit, the infrastructure cannot keep up, and there's no big city amenities except Ikea. If it was a car it would be a Silicon Valley engine, with an LA body(traffic, liberal, kind of artisty? etc) and painted red

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Linda Taylor 2 years ago

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

I want to put my city, Winnipeg, on this list. People who live here are patriotic about this place. The people who visit are shocked how ... ugly and unexciting it is despite a push for tourism here. If you want to experience the prairies and Canadian wildlife, you may see a deer along the inner city river banks on a boat ride. But you'll have to go to one of the many campsites or a park conservatory to enjoy the wilderness. Yeah, Winnipeg has a vast urban canopy of disease ridden elmwood trees that are often slated for cutting down. In the spring you get canker worms hanging off many trees over the streets. Mosquitoes galore in the summer. Wasps late summer to early fall. Despite the tourism organizations trying to get people to come downtown, it is like Detroit's downtown. Other than the business times, no one is really going to go and hang around besides going to the odd dangerous bar or nightclub, where there's a chance of a shooting or stabbing.

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

There is a travel advisory for visiting the North End, and unless you're visiting someone you know, there's no reason to be walking around there. Even driving is risky as carjackings and theft is rising. Some areas in the surrounding communities are clean and pleasant, but downtown is filthy and even though panhandlers are not allowed to approach people for money they still do and police don't enforce this law.

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Marco Hub-Dub 2 years ago

I come from a multi/dual/different citizenship family of itinerant travelers and (yes, it’s a humble brag) I’ve been to 35 countries and 43 of the 50 US states. As far as traveling for holiday/vacation/tourism goes, the worst places I’ve visited in the US are Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mount Rushmore, SD. Worse than any place I’ve seen in Florida or New Jersey. Internationally, Phuket and southern Thailand and Mumbai. Europe, specifically: Bratislava (there’s a reason the horror franchise “Hostel” was filmed/set there) and Brussels. The latter may be interesting if you’re involved with and appreciate European politics, but Brugge and Ghent are much nicer and more interesting places. Like Manhattan, Rome, Paris, London and other larger cities in Europe are love/hate place, where there is an abundance of disgusting and equally amazing. The places with this largest dualism for me are Varanasi, India and Bangkok.

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Milan 2 years ago (edited)

OMG. I live in Bratislava and can say NOTHING is real in Hostel and is far faaaaaar away from reality. We have here a pretty good living where isn’t any big problem from your sallary to buy 200-300k € worth house or apartment. So you can keep this bullshits for your friends from wet hood…

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I I 2 years ago

How London didn't make this list baffles me , EVERYTHING is over priced . the people just dont seem to acknowledge you at all unless they're trying to sell you something or rob you

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Honu 2 years ago (edited)

I'm in the US and I've only visited London a couple times, but I loved it. I could go back for a couple weeks and spend the entire time in the British Museum without getting bored. So much to see and do, and you can get everywhere without a car, which holds a lot of appeal coming from the US. We've actually considered moving there. Maybe the massive crowds would get to me after awhile, though. Plus, I've only visited in summer. I'm from California where the weather is very mild. I've been warned I might find other seasons there shocking.

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Christine 2 years ago

I loved London, walked everywhere and I found the people nice. Paris, Rome. Barcelona gorgeous architecture but once is enough. I would live in London if I could.

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abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago

I visited London and am surprised. I didn't find it that interesting.

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Katinka Min 2 years ago

This post should be called 'Americans thinking the world has to be like in the movies' For Chrissake, just travel with a company - Trafalgar or such. That way you see the sights and are on a bus the rest of the time, nice and safe and far away from any inconvenience.

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Dean Walsh 2 years ago

Too many people on the planet, too much disposable income, too much tourism.

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Sean W 2 years ago

This has convinced me to just stay home

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Vicky Z 2 years ago

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Mimi La Souris 2 years ago

... everything is said ! :)

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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago

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Kori Chamberlain 2 years ago (edited)

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Sanne H. 2 years ago

Hear hear!

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D Camp 2 years ago

Agreed. When I travel, I have a list of what/places I'd like to see but I roll with the punches. Might see, might not. I do not spend the $$$ to go places without ideas because that's plain ignorant

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Charmwashere 2 years ago

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Kathy Lance 2 years ago

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Charles Bosse 2 years ago

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MikeWheelerFan 2 years ago

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ForgotMyPWSendHelp 2 years ago (edited)

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Polly Pockets 2 years ago

In Chicago, they are obsessed with keeping downtown clean. Lol.

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abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago (edited)

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

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Bekaroo 2 years ago

I just commented that they must have never been to any big cities before these trips if they're complaining about crowds and smells and how dirty they are!

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Milan 2 years ago (edited)

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Timmy Pillinger 2 years ago

Most of these are exactly what most people expect of these cities

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Robert Koelle 2 years ago

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David Taylor 2 years ago

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Charmwashere 2 years ago (edited)

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NuClea Bomb 2 years ago

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Amy Stone-Chandler 2 years ago

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Jarrod Nichols 2 years ago

Elitist snobs looking for reasons to complain instead of reasons to enjoy. A direct reflection of the type of people they are. Imagine going to Rome or paris and complaining.

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SlowTo Learn 2 years ago

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Chris Angus 2 years ago

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Marco Conti 2 years ago (edited)

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abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago (edited)

In Florida we welcome tourists. Tourists. Just go back home afterwards rather than moving here, and we're good!

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JayWantsACat 2 years ago

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Honu 2 years ago

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TheDivineMsM 2 years ago

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Biba Little 2 years ago

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Baolau Oh 2 years ago

Best place to visit in all of Asia? Taiwan...but westerners go to China or Thailand instead. You're missing out.

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Rita Cinquemani 2 years ago

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InternetRando 2 years ago

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Gon Killua 2 years ago

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k a e y l a 2 years ago

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Saulo de Tarso 2 years ago

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abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago

Maybe Cancun actually fulfills expectations

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Sarah watson 2 years ago

This list was 99.9% of tourists going to a tourist destination and complaining about all the tourists that are there.

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Thecoolbonnie 2 years ago

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Jim Zakany 2 years ago

Hilton Head is only a half step better than Myrtle Beach. Food tour of Savannah was great, though.

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Marcus Lynch 2 years ago

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Buzz 2 years ago

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Buzz 2 years ago

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John Baker 2 years ago

Let's make it short and to the point. Any overhyped, overpriced tourist destination anywhere in the world.

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Chich 2 years ago

Several seem to have been nicer 15-20 years ago before tourism really took hold.

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Blue 2 years ago (edited)

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Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago

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Molly 2 years ago

PORTLAND OREGON should be on this list all day long!

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Jim Zakany 2 years ago

I enjoyed Portland. Went to the Blues festival. Japanese and Rose gardens. Columbia River gorge. Couple days in Cannon Beach. Caught a play.

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Brian Tickle 1 year ago

If you go looking at attractions in a city.....YOU are a tourist so don't complain about there being too many.

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giulia monteguti benelli 1 year ago

Pompeii is not a city or an amusement park, it's an archaeological site whose age is breathtaking; if you ignore the history and expect a show at the amphitheatre....lions and gladiators, maybe?

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Bekaroo 2 years ago

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Monica Pryts 2 years ago

"I can't believe there were tourists," the tourist said.

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M.J Jiménez 2 years ago

Cartagena Colombia it's so overrated

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Viv Hart 2 years ago

I'm just so thankful that I visited Europe during the late 60's, and into the 70's, before Tourism took over.

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Gretchen Giambrone 2 years ago

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bananaferret@gmail.com 2 years ago

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Gabriela Lopes 2 years ago

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Kae Temple 2 years ago

In conclusion don't go anywhere that isn't a deserted rainforest apparently

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Polly Pockets 2 years ago

Relief! Chicago didn't make the list. Lol

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okpkpkp 2 years ago

As I was scrolling down I kept hoping my city of San Francisco wasn't there. It, too, has its problems.

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jackcasse 2 years ago

It wasn't even worth listing New Orleans. 😂

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InternetRando 2 years ago

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Gon Killua 2 years ago

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Gon Killua 2 years ago

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zew 1 2 years ago

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Jesus Acuña 2 years ago

I literally laughed at the reviews done by these people.

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Annie Bieber 2 years ago

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Yami Kaze 2 years ago

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Andrew Lozano 2 years ago

Rome was awesome!!! Great nightlife and lots of historic spots for those who love history. NOW PISA WAS BORING AS HECK.

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Heather Alford 2 years ago

So basically you can always find someone who thinks something sucks. Very insightful.

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Charles Bosse 2 years ago

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Kathy Davis 2 years ago

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Ali Hard 2 years ago

What about San Francisco??? Hahahah scariest City in the US right now...

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Early Riser 2 years ago

Badmouthing only Republican politicians. We know where you lean. Not one comment about Democrats in power shamelessly ruining several of these cities.

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abetlew wiroqw 2 years ago

I actually only saw one political thread caused by an ignorant comment. The remainder didn't have much politics at all.

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Tee Witt 2 years ago

The simple fact that most are popular tourist cities should tell a great deal about the place before you even travel there.

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EntTown 2 years ago (edited)

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Linda Taylor 2 years ago

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

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MyOpinionHasBeenServed 2 years ago

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Marco Hub-Dub 2 years ago

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Milan 2 years ago (edited)

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I I 2 years ago

How London didn't make this list baffles me , EVERYTHING is over priced . the people just dont seem to acknowledge you at all unless they're trying to sell you something or rob you

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Honu 2 years ago (edited)

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