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People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Dubai.
Unless you're really into spending all day in an air conditioned building, then going to the air conditioned basement to get in an air conditioned car to travel to the air conditioned basement of another air conditioned building in which case, do I have a city for you!

Invunche , themonnie Report

Final score:

295points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

Yes! From a business travel point of view, it was great as everything was easy and you can get anything you might be missing from home, but anything to do for leisure or tourism just feels completely synthetic.

70points

existentialism91342 , Shinya Suzuki Report

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Hollywood. The most disappointing garbage and pee covered place on earth.

Final score:

261points

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Bardhi's Dad 3 years ago

However, I would like to see it

43points

jchanceh9lol , https://www.flickr.com/photos/hagleitn/ Report

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) The peak of Mount Everest. People just pay sherpas to carry all their gear, and navigate the dangerous areas. Many have heated tents. The line to wait to get a picture at the top can be extremely long, and dangerous because people aren’t used to the altitude.

Final score:

254points

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If I could I would live under water 3 years ago

Plus, they leave tons and tons of waste, plastic bags and garbage everywhere, it's awful and sad.

222points

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Pisa.

Besides the small square with the tower where everyone is taking the same stupid joke pic. And guys tryna sell you toys.

The rest of the town is pretty lame. You're in Tuscany, go to ANY small town and you'll enjoy it far more.

patch173 , Ed Webster Report

Final score:

219points

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lenka 3 years ago

This is true. Pisa is wierd and kinda cool but very much a tourist trap. That said, I had one of my best Italian meals in a tiny restaurant in Pisa. I asked my taxi driver where he takes his wife for thier anniversary. It was reasonably priced, really nice atmosphere and amazingly good food.

105points

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Hollywood walk of fame. Haven't seen a dirtier road.

mirgyasen , news.com.au Report

Final score:

206points

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Sum Guy 3 years ago

And... you are going there to see a walkway with people's names on it

49points

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Japan has such a romanticized view of France that they actually have a term, "Paris Syndrome", for the sudden shock suffered by Japanese tourists when they see that France isn't how they imagined.

onlysane1 , Pedro Szekely Report

Final score:

204points

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lenka 3 years ago

not to mention the rubbish and dog s**t in the streets.

53points

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) I didn’t get anything out of Las Vegas. It was cool to see the themed hotels but besides that it was just an overpriced cultureless soulless city designed to entertain you.

viktor72 , matze_ott Report

Final score:

204points

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Cupcake168 3 years ago (edited)

I have been there 23 years ago, and than you had at least HUGE pools in the morning for you all alone and delicious food for little money. Didn’t spend a single dollar at gambling.

58points

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Egypt, all the beauty and awe of the ancient civilisation is completely outshone by how absolutely horrible the modern civilisation is. Think of all the worst parts of India and then add sand to it.

PublicOccasion , Michael Ravodin Report

Final score:

199points

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Elle Malkamäki 3 years ago

So true! Cairo is horrifying. All the pics you see of the pyramids are taken from this side, if you’re standing on the other side, shithole Cairo is right there in all it’s dirty glory. Whatever you do don’t drink the water!! I forgot on my last day and rinsed my toothbrush under the tap. Never been so ill in my life. The museum is incredible, but full of people trying to scam you.

124points

#10

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Times square on new years. If you know, you know

LeSenpaii , Anthony Quintano Report

Final score:

183points

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Sum Guy 3 years ago

Most new year parties are awful all over the world... the best I have had in the past few years is a bit of alcohol, a fire outside, music and friends. (December is full on summer here)

92points

#11

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Bali. It was beautiful 10 years ago but now it's been ruined by influencers.

gitwiz89 , Uwe Aranas Report

Final score:

168points

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Cupcake168 3 years ago

Same with most famous nature spots on earth. I recently saw a picture of a mountaintop where people stand in a line to get THAT one picture. It’s a pity.

79points

#12

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Stonehenge. They don't let you get very close to it to help preserve it. Either way you get just about as good a view of it from the Highway going by it as you do by waiting in line and paying to go see it. I appreciate what it represents, but if you put on a youtube video of it you will get a more personal and close experience of it then if you actually go there.

anonymous , mari Report

Final score:

154points

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Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago

I went there in the mid-90s and I was very disappointed (probably served me right as I should've known). It's a bunch of standing stones in a field. Don't get me wrong, it is incredibly important historically, but ... stones in a field. Plus, Britain is littered with stone circles. This one just happens to be more famous.

37points

#13

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Oktoberfest

You can get the same brand and amount of beer for a third of the price literally anywhere else in Munich. The carnival rides are also overcrowded and overpriced, the food is decent but also overpriced... I could go on. Oktoberfest is over-everything.

TeaOnWine , 46137 Report

Final score:

150points

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Cupcake168 3 years ago

I lived in Munich for a decade and haven’t ever been there. For a reason.

53points

#14

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) If you're in Dublin, stay away from the Temple Bar area, it's ridiculously overpriced and is not at all what a real Irish bar is like at all

ois2400 , Heather R Report

Final score:

146points

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Bardhi's Dad 3 years ago

I have been there, and I like it. As I like beers, Dublin, and Ireland, in general. Btw, I'm from Balkans

37points

thatcoolgaydude , earthobservatory Report

#15

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) UAE, it's the most culturally deficient place you will ever see in your life!!

Final score:

136points

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GirlFriday 3 years ago

I agree completely. It was like they went out of their way to make everything as generic as possible.

23points

#16

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) That wing mural in Nashville.. there is literally a line that takes an hour to go take a picture with a pair of wings on a wall.

nateisgreat1017 , tripadvisor Report

Final score:

127points

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Andrew Gibb 3 years ago

photoshop is quicker and easier. One I've put together in just 2 minutes- bean-60813...33d598.jpg

148points

misringuette , Christopher John SSF Report

#17

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) The Taj Mahal. Yes, it's beautiful but it's also overcrowded which ruins any serenity and every thing that there's to see is visible on the pictures you've seen a thousand times before. The inside is dark, surprisingly small and you're rushed through. Agra Fort, overlooking the Taj Mahal, by contrast is equally gorgeous, vibrant and teeming with history. I enjoyed it much more.

Final score:

127points

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Jayne Kyra 3 years ago

The history of Taj Mahal is also dark.

51points

HamiltonSlashLaurens , Sam Greenhalgh Report

#18

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Brussels. If you're in Belgium, visit Ghent and Bruges.

Final score:

126points

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Delgada 3 years ago

Brussels is actually really nice, especially in the spring. But Bruges is simply magical.

30points

#19

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Romeo & Juliet balcony & house in Verona, Italy. Pure tourism BS

CharlesBronx , Sarah Report

Final score:

126points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

This one has always baffled me as surely it's just a random balcony that just happens to be in the town where someone in England wrote a fictitious story that also had a balcony in it.

149points

#20

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) South Beach/Miami

Over priced bars and clubs, if youre a dude and you dont have a fine group of women with you, be ready to drop serious cash for a night out if youre there. There are better beaches up and down the coast, that wont force you into the terrible traffic and parking SB has.

MrBoliNica , Piutus Report

Final score:

122points

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Sum Guy 3 years ago

I can almost see will smith getting s**t while racing martin lawrence

15points

#21

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) definitely Mallorca - I'm German enough, I don't want to hear 90% German on holiday in Spain as well. The quieter, less central parts of Mallorca are gorgeous, especially for snorkeling and diving, but the Playa de Palma, or at least that part, is horrendously German lol

yeetaliano , Kyle Taylor Report

Final score:

121points

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If I could I would live under water 3 years ago

German here. The island itself is gorgeous and should not be confused with that one place on Mallorca called "Ballermann".

49points

#22

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Disneyland. It's just a lot of waiting for bad rides.

anonymous , William Warby Report

Final score:

117points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

I dunno if it's true or not but my mum says Six flags is heaps better than Disneyland.

46points

#23

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Whatever expectation you have of Roswell, New Mexico- it’s worse

FrontiersWoman , Amy Meredith Report

Final score:

107points

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Olivier Caissy 3 years ago

So “Paul” lied to us? https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1092026/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_53

18points

#24

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Mount Rushmore. It's faces on a rock basically and smaller than you think.

chemaster23 , Jim & Robin Kunze Report

Final score:

104points

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Sum Guy 3 years ago

and in all the pics, they show just what we see above and fail to show that the hill is about 3 times what you see here and when you're on the observation deck, you're far. (I spend way too much on google earth finding places I see on TV)

31points

HappyTimeHollis , Chris Litherland Report

#25

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Bourbon Street, New Orleans. It's really just the same as any other bar district in any other large city around the world. Same old cover bands playing the same old songs that you'd hear anywhere. You can experience all you need just by walking down the street for an hour and not going in anywhere.

Final score:

103points

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Anna Banana 3 years ago

To me the purpose of Bourbon Street, just like the Red Lights District in Amsterdam, is to host all the loud bachelor/birthday destination parties, letting the others chill in any other bar in the city.

60points

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#26

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Mall of America. It just a Mall with a lot of stuff in it. My opinion would’ve probably be different if I didn't live in Minnesota.

Zabboon , Runner1928 Report

Final score:

92points

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Andrew Gibb 3 years ago

Malls are a temple to capitalism.

42points

#27

Blue lagoon in Iceland. Always super crowded and you have to book it super early. There are a lot of better lagoons in Iceland that are just as pretty (or even prettier), more isolated, definitely less crowded, and just as "blue".

sunnyy_4 Report

Final score:

92points

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Rhea 3 years ago

Been there, done that; tourist trap indeed...

20points

#28

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Bondi beach in Sydney. Overcrowded, everything there is way overpriced

koolkid131 , dronepicr Report

Final score:

89points

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Seeing as Bondi Beach is the most famous beach in Australia, what do you expect. I wouldn't even bother to go there, especially when we have sooooo many amazing beaches that don't get anywhere as busy.

63points

#29

I did a Mount Fuji tour in Japan in March. It was hands down the worst part of the trip. No point to go up the actual mountain. It was like 12 hours on a bus. Then I saw it from a train like 3 days later, and that was a better view than anything I got on the tour.

themancp Report

Final score:

72points

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Draaideur 3 years ago

I disagree, I climbed Fuji-san (in September) on a longer but less crowded track. We started at 20:00 to catch the sunrise at 05:30. The view was breathtaking and only the last part on top got crowded. I wouldn't do it twice, but wouldn't have missed out on the experience either. IMG_201909...f3697d.jpg

79points

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#30

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Toyosu Fish Market. The one that replaced Tsukiji as the fish auction central of Tokyo in 2018. You get to watch the auction process, but only if you go early in the morning. And even then, only through small glass windows two stories above the auction block. If there are more than a couple dozen other visitors, you will not be able to see anything.

veotrade , 江戸村のとくぞう Report

Final score:

52points

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Alex the awful German 3 years ago

don't mind my question, but: Why would you want to go there?

133points

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#31

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) The original starbucks store in seattle.

It's a recreation and the actual location is a few doors down. The design and decor doesn't really stand out.

They serve starbucks coffee there.

Large queue to get in and standing room only. Take selfies in front, order, buy some souvenirs and gtfo. The store interior is just a queueing place.

At least its in a decent tourist area and its low effort though.

Final score:

29points

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Anna Banana 3 years ago

Wait, that's an actual "travel destination"?!

37points

Susanne Müller 3 years ago

Yes :D Was even recommended to me as a spot to visit by American colleagues in Seattle because I like good coffee. Not sure why Starbucks would come to mind but alright... It's definitely not worth going (it looks exactly like the picture + a long queue of people waiting to get in and taking selfies), but if one wants to see something cool, I'd recommend the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum.

3points

Oerff On Tour 3 years ago

The best reason NOT to visit this place is that they serve Starbucks "coffee".

2points

GirlFriday 3 years ago

I don't understand the whole Starbucks thing to begin with. It is overpriced and has way too many calories in it.

2points

Vicky Z 3 years ago

And it's not coffee

0points

Carol Emory 3 years ago

I'm originally from Seattle and the original Starbucks is not worth the visit. Head to Pike Place Market, the Piers (only during the day,) the International District, and Seattle Center/ Experience Music Project/Pacific Science Center. Woodland Park Zoo is good and the Seattle Aquarium. Do not waste your time on the Space Needle (too expensive)..you can get just as good of a shot of Seattle from the Colombia Tower observation deck and at a fraction of the price. Make sure to take a ferry ride at least once...there are a lot of them to choose from. Fishing is good too!

1point

Sac Shim 3 years ago

Would’ve been funny if they served Costa coffee lol

1point

Michael Se 3 years ago

Lived in Seattle most of my life. We laugh at people who wait in line and take pictures at this fake. Go into the Market and support some actual local small businesses that aren't fake and are trying to make a living and stay in business.

1point

CatWoman312 3 years ago

I don’t even care to go to my neighborhood Starbucks let alone here no thanks

0points

RoseTheMad 3 years ago

"they serve starbucks coffee there" yea, enough said. Starbucks coffee isn't that great, and most people who say they love starbucks instead love a cup half full of syrup and cream with about 0.0001% actual coffee in there.

0points

El Dee 3 years ago

Why would I care about this? Starbucks is not beloved of coffee lovers and I don't drink coffee anyway..

0points

Max Thompson 3 years ago

Awww this crushed my dreams

0points

Holly Bestwick 3 years ago

People do this???!

0points

#32

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen.

It's just so... meh. And too far away from the city center, especially if it's freezing outside like the time I visited it. Just get a souvenir or a postcard or something.

Copenhagen itself is beautiful though, very highly recommended.

I_hate_traveling , Long Zheng Report

Final score:

28points

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Andrew Gibb 3 years ago

she has had her head sawed off a few times.

8points

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#33

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Plymouth Rock, the only boat small enough to have landed on it would be for ants.

nsfredditkarma , Will Hart Report

Final score:

27points

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Anna Banana 3 years ago

Is it in a zoo? Is it a... pet rock?

35points

rockbottomresidents , Radek Kucharski Report

#34

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Inside of the White House

The most common tour doesn’t let you see anything of importance, just a bunch of rooms that nobody knew existed.

Final score:

27points

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Andrew Gibb 3 years ago

The White House seemed small to me. But then we do have Buckingham Palace, The House of Parliament and such

13points

#35

Honolulu, HI. It's just a huge and overpriced tourist trap. Sure it's pretty and obviously it's Hawaii, so great vacation spot, right? Do yourself a favor and go to a different spot like Maui or even Hawaii, Hi. But, Honolulu is kind of overrated imo.

Mr_Bubbles69 Report

Final score:

25points

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AnnaBanana 3 years ago

Still love it, but there's WAY too many Australian bogans there now (I'm Australian).

7points

#36

Seychelles. Super expensive trip, overpriced hotels, terrible food and underwater is not nearly as impressive. Also, if you are a woman traveling alone, you will be hassled with sexual advances at every turn by the locals.

revital9 Report

Final score:

24points

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Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago

Bugger, my dream was to go to the Maldives, but hubby had been to Seychelles and said it had everything I wanted but cheaper.... I guess not anymore....

4points

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#37

Blackpool, used to be a nice place but not anymore.

anonymous Report

Final score:

23points

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N G 3 years ago

You wanna try living here....

16points

#38

The Space Needle.

In Seattle, there are great tourist attractions...Pike Place is totally worth it, Post Alley is quaint, and the pier is fun on a nice day.

However, I don’t think going up into the Space Needle is worth it anymore. I haven’t been up since it’s been remodeled, but that’s because it’s so expensive now.

Chumkinpie Report

Final score:

21points

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Douglas Turner 3 years ago

That's the problem with so many cool things... they have priced themselves out of what local's will pay. It's the same as the C.N. Tower here. If it was half the price we would probably go up more often, but at $35 we leave it for the tourists...

10points

#39

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) 4 corners. Its hours away from anything notable and there isn't really anything to do there except a picture and buy native American crafts.

someinternetdude19 , Doug Kerr Report

Final score:

20points

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Call Me Mars 3 years ago

I went and had fun doing bridges and taking pictures. Also, the crafts are handmade and beautiful. We bought a magnet in New Mexico and still have it today.

20points

#40

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur. SA Asia is full of karst caves. Many are bigger and aren't full of tourists. A-hole macaques are also everywhere.

anonymous , Marco Verch Report

Final score:

20points

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Mohammad Azhaan 3 years ago (edited)

See that's where you are wrong. Spots like these are places of worship, where you just take in the view and reflect upon your life.

4points

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#41

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Anyone said Niagra Falls yet? Hear me out on this one.

The falls themselves are beautiful, and I guess if you're really into the history of a waterfall and its surroundings you can spent half a day there. But once you've seen it, you've got nothing.

Blarg4470 , Stacey Gitto Report

Final score:

19points

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Andrew Gibb 3 years ago

going over it in a barrel makes it a worthwhile trip ;-)

38points

#42

The mermaid show at weeki wachee springs in FL. Their show looks great on their website, but the images you see with silicone tails were used or photo shoots or special occasions. Any normal day the show is very lackluster and I super disappointed.

troubled_tanuk Report

Final score:

14points

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Amanda Mejia 3 years ago

not true at all, have gone there multiple times and have enjoyed it every time, the only downside is that u have to be in line at 6 am

2points

#43

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) The new York stock exchange

You can't actually go in and see the trading floor.

anonymous , vincent desjardins Report

Final score:

13points

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JennyLaRue 3 years ago

I'm not sure I've ever considered that the inside of a working office would be something you could just go and visit.

61points

#44

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) The Statue of Liberty. Takes forever to get on a crowded ferry.
Once you get there you have a great view of her back but there is no room in the front to get a good picture let alone be in the picture.

awerm , Finn Terman Frederiksen Report

Final score:

11points

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Marianne 3 years ago

I cannot relate. I loved the ferry ride and I got great pictures of the front of the statue with myself on them too. If you go there, go up to her head, it is a great experience!

23points

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#45

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Tower of London

Expensive, cheesy, absolutely packed with tourists. I have been twice because the people I was with really wanted to go, and all I remember is kids running and screaming in the “torture chamber” themed room, and the ravens which were the only interesting part.

Ohmannothankyou , It's No Game Report

Final score:

10points

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GoodWolf 3 years ago

Hm. I liked it, probably because we had a really nice guide ☺

34points

#46

People Share What Travel Destinations Are Absolutely Overrated (30 Pics) Oslofjorden. Please go anywhere else In Norway when you visit

MrMrRubic , Tomasz Sienicki Report

Final score:

5points

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Olivier Caissy 3 years ago

Ok... why?

26points

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Anna Banana 3 years ago

A lot of these people go to the most famous tourist destinations and complain that they're overcrowded by tourists. What were you expecting? You're one of those tourists overcrowding it!

123points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Shhh, your making too much sense lol.

56points

Phil Vaive 3 years ago

Right??? They're probably the same people who go shopping on Thanksgiving and then tell the staff they shouldn't be open

12points

Random Panda 3 years ago (edited)

That's why I went to Rome in late November. The weather was warm enough that some days we didn't even need jackets, just a warm blouse, and nothing was too crowded. We got into the Colosseum after no more than 15 min, while my brother who visited during tourist season waited more than an hour. I do admit we were somewhat disappointed by the Sistine chapel though, you really can't get a good look at the murals. We enjoyed other parts of the Vatican much more, even went back to go through the Gallery of Maps again just to look at the art on the ceiling.

5points

N G 3 years ago (edited)

"I went to a tourist hot spot and it was just full of tourists!"

71points

Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago

And I went at peak times and in peak seasons when everyone else goes...

36points

Michelle M 3 years ago

Am I the only one who thinks that this post does not do justice to these places?

59points

BorPand8 3 years ago

Yeah, it sounds like a lot of over-privileged and entitled people whining.

35points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Seems like most of these people didn't research before they went. Some of these are just like "Der, what did you expect".

24points

lenka 3 years ago (edited)

Agree Foxxy. It seems like people just turned up to look at something just because it was on a list without any real understanding of what they were looking at and why it was on the list on the first place.

9points

AnnaBanana 3 years ago

Some people really miss the point of leisure travel. 99% of the time, particularly in a city with ancient roots, I just can't believe I'm there!!!

16points

Bardhi's Dad 3 years ago

I can't understand those people. I think I like every new place I visit.

16points

Eslamala 3 years ago (edited)

If the whole point of your travel, no matter where you go, is to see the famous stuff, then prepare to wait in line and be disappointed not by the quality of the place, but because of your ridiculous expectation of it. There's people who skip the tourist spots and explore the places they visit, and people who like the tourist traps. Whichever makes you happy, but if you're part of the latter, don't complain. You should know better. I've lived in 20+ cities in 8 different countries, and all of them had good and bad things.

14points

Beans 3 years ago

Exactly there is always something awesome in every country

2points

Daphne Williams 3 years ago

This entire list, and the comments under every entry, makes me hate tourists. Jesus, you have the good fortune to see some of the most wonderful places on earth, and you're disappointed that it's not like it is in Disney movies? Can you hear the grotesque entitlement in your comments? The problem with all of these places is not the places themselves - it's you. You went to another country as a guest and then were disappointed to learn that they were actual real places with real people living in them and not theme parks full of employees ready to make you feel like royalty. Gross.

9points

Not Proud British 3 years ago

Ooooo I went to a tourist spot as a tourist and it was full of tourists! OMG I must complain immediately! Maybe they expected a VIP pass just for them?

9points

Florencia Renedo 3 years ago

People having the luxury of going to these amazing places and commenting how bad they are because they did not find the comfort they have at home... So sad.

7points

Olly 3 years ago

I have been to Miami, but I would have been so happy to get to go to the rest of these places. These people just sound like the rich-bored.

5points

Daphne Williams 3 years ago

It's honestly gross to read these comments.

2points

Lori Spins 3 years ago

Sounds like a bunch of snobby people who can afford to travel being ungrateful.

5points

Elica 3 years ago

Well known tourists destinations are not everything about a place or a city

5points

Aeon Flux 3 years ago

The people complaining about the people ruining these places ARE the people running these places!

4points

Phil Vaive 3 years ago

TLDR; I'm a tourist who got mad that other tourists did the same tourist things that I did!

4points

SAF saf 3 years ago (edited)

Half of these sound like they're written by someone that dislikes traveling. I mean the Hollywood posts are accurate but it misses that point. Also, PLEASE ignore the Las Vegas review that places is awesome.....unless you don't drink then maybe try driving through.

3points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

I try to identify major tourist places and then avoid them when we travel. As a result, we travel off the beaten path. A few times, on "cow paths" and "goat tracks". Totally worth it every time. Tip: Ask the hotel desk clerk(s) and staff where they think it's cool in their area. We found great food, great views, amazing little nooks and crannies, just by being polite and asking politely what locals would find best, not what tourists would. Most of the time, hotel staff have been great about these things. That's why it's *fun*!

3points

shaDoria 3 years ago

want to hear of a place that does NOT disappoint? New-Zealand baby! (except for Hobbiton, way too many tourists)

3points

Jarrod Nichols 3 years ago

Perpetually unhappy people continuously complaining. No surprise here.

2points

ZimZamBoom 3 years ago

Don't let this post prevent you from seeing the tourist attraction, just be aware it is a tourist attraction, therefor it will be crowded and possibly dirty.

2points

lorrie rothstein 3 years ago

I wish I had the money to go to these places. I don't thinki would complain

2points

Corey MaMo 3 years ago

So don't go anywhere cuz everywhere sucks. Got it.

2points

Oskar vanZandt 3 years ago

I like to travel off-season to enjoy the culture of the places I visit... haven't been disappointed yet. I rarely, if ever, visit typical tourist attraction, saving my pennies to sample local cuisine. :)

2points

JessG 3 years ago

Moral of the story: go where you like, and find out for yourself. Just don't be an a-hole

2points

Logic and Reason 3 years ago

Going to a tourist destination just to complain about the number of tourists is like going to a concert and then complaining that there’s music.

2points

Casey McAlister 3 years ago

Well, you can say something like this about every more or less popular tourist destination. Just a building, just a picture, just a mountain. And who could have thought that a popular tourist destination is going to be packed with tourists?

2points

Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago (edited)

Amsterdam. You can buy weed in every town if that's what floats your boat, Leiden and Utrecht have just the same kind of canals, and the people are nicer and more relaxed elsewhere. Go see Amsterdam to visit a few museums, but then grab a train and go south.

2points

lenka 3 years ago

Amsterdam is more than just weed. There are some amazing art galleries, the history of the buildings and the Dutch culture is fascinating. It has a great music scene and all the benefits of a big city in a small package. I would highly recomend a walking tour of the Amsterdam city centre, but outside the city centre is where it gets good. Keukenhof gardens in spring, the molens, the veenpark, and some of the smaller villages like Giethorn are beautiful.

6points

Sara Diogo 3 years ago

Utrecht is amazingly beautiful but I like Amsterdam, visiting both and including Delft in this trip is the perfect plan.

1point

anarkzie 3 years ago

I love Amsterdam, I feel it's a place that has something for everyone my only complaint is that it's very expensive.

0points

Mari 3 years ago

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0points

Mevrouw Madelief 3 years ago

Amsterdam does have some amazing spots but it's getting insane there. Kalverstraat used to be so fun for shopping, but now you've got 100 x H&M, 20 x cheeseshops, 20 x Nutellashops, 20 x smartshops and some old skool souvenirshop. I live 20 minutes from Amsterdam but I haven't visited I think in 5/6 years. Leiden is a beautiful town and very doable by train if you stay in Amsterdam. But also the northern provinces are great for tourist to visit. Oh and Valkenburg in the south is also lovely.

0points

Jackie Butts 3 years ago

Approaching travel with cynicism and expecting disappointment is just sad. The fact that there are too many other people or it is too touristy means you didn't do your homework and weren't prepared. If you are seeing destinations just to check things off your bucket list, then you are missing out on the wonders of travel. The best moments of travel are always unexpected experiences and usually involve meeting people and experiencing other cultures. Travel with your eyes wide open and don't miss out on bucket list /wish list places, just because someone complained about it not meeting their expectations.

1point

Nick Poliseno 3 years ago

That's true, Traveling is to enjoyed and be free to embrace all the new feelings it will bring...I love traveling and I have done a lot...So where are you from Jackie ? I must say you have beautiful smile too

0points

Benjamin Cartier 3 years ago

why are all the tourists here when I travel - I'm not a tourist but they all are

1point

Treessimontrees 3 years ago

Honorable mention to the Great Wall of China. Not because of the crowds. But the number of people spitting. It was a weird phenomenon.

1point

Nadine Debard 3 years ago

No one tried to visit the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona? It's really worth it, but the tickets must be bought one or two days before, they are rather expensive, you have to show up on time and it still is crowded.

1point

DAFROGMASTER 3 years ago

So... Basically everywhere?

1point

Kitti B. 3 years ago

The only surprising place I've ever witnessed was Platform 9 3/4. in London. I thought (yes, I was naive) that you could just stand by it and that's all. There was a huuuuge line. Still waited for it and got an emberrasing picture taken :D Totally worth it :D

1point

Marianne 3 years ago

I am surprised not to find Rome or any attraction in Rome on this list. Rome is beautiful, but so overcrowded that it is impossible to enjoy (at least before Covid). I was at the Sistine Chapel and felt like on a crowded market square.

1point

lenka 3 years ago

You expected there to be NO crowd? At the Sistine Chapel?

9points

AnnaBanana 3 years ago

If you go in the off season, it's much better. I totally left my heart in Rome and would kill to live there!

5points

Nadine Debard 3 years ago

Just go there on a Wednesday morning when the Pope appears in piazza San Pietro, the Vatican museum is empty. Sistine chapel just for your eyes!

2points

Vygal Nix 3 years ago

Basically, there are two things that ruin everything, consumerism and overpopulation.

0points

Val Izhakevich 3 years ago

Now this post is a bit of mystery to me. Hype, banal ignorance and readiness to join the crowd in search of imaginary grandeur is a sure way to disappointment. I think it's the problem of social media presence. For some it's like the marriage hype when the festivities end.

0points

Bobot Kneading Cat 3 years ago

I missed the times when traveling was not the in thing orr probably when influencers are not everyone. I travel around Asia and the best that you can do is rent a motorbike and just go around. Talk to locals they'll tell you the best spots or get lost and find them. How I miss travelling. Revenge travel after pandemic!

0points

shado 3 years ago

couldn't really 'like' any of the above; travel always broadens the mind and we take away what we want from an experience, but should never allow ourselves to become too jaded from the experience alone ... many of the travelers just sound like jaded divas

0points

Fact Perils 3 years ago

I dunno, I've never wanted to go to most of these places. Maybe like 10/30

0points

Dee Stern 3 years ago

My husband and I took loads of road trips (before COVID). We have no high expections, which is why we get plenty of great surprises. For us the Grand Canyon was so-so. OTOH Bryce knocked our socks off. Go off season...like May or Sept. We were the only ones at Old Faithful. Be willing to go off the beaten path. We drove an hour out of our way, to the middle of nowhere to stand at the marker of the exact geological center of the US on a farm in SD. Have an adventure and stay away from the tourist stuff. 03-Governm...54a035.jpg

0points

B 3 years ago

As a world traveller, a few tips: wherever you get to via bus/boat, wait and watch where the main group of tourists are going, and then head in the opposite direction - you're bound to see more of the actual culture and get to know locals and learn about their country and lives. Also, never eat at restaurants on the main drag. Head a few roads away (more roads the larger the city) and you'll find local eateries instead of tourist traps. Small and dingy restaurants often serve the best food. Also, *completely* ignore hawkers trying to sell you rubbish or show you 'best accommodation'. Just walk right past without a word or eye contact.

0points

Commander OwO 3 years ago

One of the best things I've ever done is ride one of those little tuk tuk thingies in India! Everybody finds it boring and ugly but I like it

0points

Manu 3 years ago

Medellin, Colombia. Expectations: beautiful women, nice weather, great food. Reality: tasteless boob jobs, awful weather and robbers everywhere, plus the absurd cult to Pablo Escobar everywhere

0points

Mari 3 years ago

My brother had the same expierence. The nature was beautiful but the people are not approachable. He liked Mexico much better.

1point

pinkk-sugar 3 years ago

Now that I've finished this list, who wants to be the type of person to say, "nah it sounded lame on the internet so I've never been anywhere"

0points

Sophia Atkinson 3 years ago

I’m just glad Greece wasn’t ruined

0points

Llewella 3 years ago

Berlin is beautifull and interesting exept for Checkpoint Charley.

0points

Lori Reese 3 years ago

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0points

Cori 3 years ago

I have been to New Orleans twice. The first time was so magical I actually started looking for appartments. Hurricane Katrina hit shortly after and I dropped the appartment search. I went back 10 years later and was so disenchanted. There were a lot of very agressive beggars and the Quarter smelled horrible. Don't get me wrong, I still love it, but it definitely lost some of its magic.

0points

Bobert Robertson 3 years ago

As a Canadian I'd say the CN Tower.... It's expensive to just go up a tower and get a view of the city. The view is amazing, but for the price it's insane, and there's not much else to do unless you want to pay even more money to go up higher

0points

Jane Doe 3 years ago

Quite a few of these locations I’ve already visited and agree, and a few were on my bucket list. Not anymore. Thank you for the advance warning.

-1point

Daphne Williams 3 years ago

The world is not a themepark.

0points

Stannous Flouride 3 years ago

The Super Bowl and most of the Olympics (even though their locations change) are destinations that are not worth the expense.

-1point

Jarod Giaquinto 3 years ago

A place I'd recommend is Milan, Italy. Not as trash as Rome and has this amazing area called Tres Torres (Three towers) It's amazing and there is a mall and well kept park. Also Qt-8

-1point

ojjunior 3 years ago

Why didn't anyone mention the Great wall of China? Most disappoiting trip I ever did. Dirty, crowded, dangerous, no infrastructure for visitors at all. Any minimal fog and you won't see a thing.

-2points

lenka 3 years ago

I am not sure what part of the wall you visited or when? I was there about 10 years ago and there were toilets and a wonderful landscaped garden at our entrance point and toilets and restaurant at our end point (we walked along the wall and got picked up at the other end). There were handrailings up the stairs I loved the great wall of china. What an amazing construction feat it is, and impossible to appreciate just how huge until you are walking along it. I didnt find the wall to be at all dirty.

1point

Spork420 3 years ago

Everywhere is getting crowded and trashed now days. Mostly because of the social media influence. Places that used to be secluded amazing gems, are now just miserable to visit because of how overwhelmed with visitors they've gotten.

-2points

Vicky Z 3 years ago

I have one! Hypogeum in Malta!! I read everywhere that it was a must see but please don't spend your money for nothing!! It's 40 f*****g Euros per person to go in a cave which is impressive ok but the staff was too bored, there were no headphones so you had to hold the radio close to your ear for a 30 minute tour, and many languages were not available!!! I mean when your monument is called hypogeum (Greek word) i expect to hear the tour in a tape in Greek cause I'm paying 40 Euros for f**k's sake!! Other than that Malta is wonderful!

-2points

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Anna Banana 3 years ago

A lot of these people go to the most famous tourist destinations and complain that they're overcrowded by tourists. What were you expecting? You're one of those tourists overcrowding it!

123points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Shhh, your making too much sense lol.

56points

Phil Vaive 3 years ago

Right??? They're probably the same people who go shopping on Thanksgiving and then tell the staff they shouldn't be open

12points

Random Panda 3 years ago (edited)

5points

N G 3 years ago (edited)

"I went to a tourist hot spot and it was just full of tourists!"

71points

Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago

And I went at peak times and in peak seasons when everyone else goes...

36points

Michelle M 3 years ago

Am I the only one who thinks that this post does not do justice to these places?

59points

BorPand8 3 years ago

Yeah, it sounds like a lot of over-privileged and entitled people whining.

35points

Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Seems like most of these people didn't research before they went. Some of these are just like "Der, what did you expect".

24points

lenka 3 years ago (edited)

9points

AnnaBanana 3 years ago

Some people really miss the point of leisure travel. 99% of the time, particularly in a city with ancient roots, I just can't believe I'm there!!!

16points

Bardhi's Dad 3 years ago

I can't understand those people. I think I like every new place I visit.

16points

Eslamala 3 years ago (edited)

14points

Beans 3 years ago

Exactly there is always something awesome in every country

2points

Daphne Williams 3 years ago

9points

Not Proud British 3 years ago

Ooooo I went to a tourist spot as a tourist and it was full of tourists! OMG I must complain immediately! Maybe they expected a VIP pass just for them?

9points

Florencia Renedo 3 years ago

People having the luxury of going to these amazing places and commenting how bad they are because they did not find the comfort they have at home... So sad.

7points

Olly 3 years ago

I have been to Miami, but I would have been so happy to get to go to the rest of these places. These people just sound like the rich-bored.

5points

Daphne Williams 3 years ago

It's honestly gross to read these comments.

2points

Lori Spins 3 years ago

Sounds like a bunch of snobby people who can afford to travel being ungrateful.

5points

Elica 3 years ago

Well known tourists destinations are not everything about a place or a city

5points

Aeon Flux 3 years ago

The people complaining about the people ruining these places ARE the people running these places!

4points

Phil Vaive 3 years ago

TLDR; I'm a tourist who got mad that other tourists did the same tourist things that I did!

4points

SAF saf 3 years ago (edited)

3points

Leo Domitrix 3 years ago

3points

shaDoria 3 years ago

want to hear of a place that does NOT disappoint? New-Zealand baby! (except for Hobbiton, way too many tourists)

3points

Jarrod Nichols 3 years ago

Perpetually unhappy people continuously complaining. No surprise here.

2points

ZimZamBoom 3 years ago

Don't let this post prevent you from seeing the tourist attraction, just be aware it is a tourist attraction, therefor it will be crowded and possibly dirty.

2points

lorrie rothstein 3 years ago

I wish I had the money to go to these places. I don't thinki would complain

2points

Corey MaMo 3 years ago

So don't go anywhere cuz everywhere sucks. Got it.

2points

Oskar vanZandt 3 years ago

2points

JessG 3 years ago

Moral of the story: go where you like, and find out for yourself. Just don't be an a-hole

2points

Logic and Reason 3 years ago

Going to a tourist destination just to complain about the number of tourists is like going to a concert and then complaining that there’s music.

2points

Casey McAlister 3 years ago

2points

Kirsten Kerkhof 3 years ago (edited)

2points

lenka 3 years ago

6points

Sara Diogo 3 years ago

Utrecht is amazingly beautiful but I like Amsterdam, visiting both and including Delft in this trip is the perfect plan.

1point

anarkzie 3 years ago

I love Amsterdam, I feel it's a place that has something for everyone my only complaint is that it's very expensive.

0points

Mari 3 years ago

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0points

Mevrouw Madelief 3 years ago

0points

Jackie Butts 3 years ago

1point

Nick Poliseno 3 years ago

0points

Benjamin Cartier 3 years ago

why are all the tourists here when I travel - I'm not a tourist but they all are

1point

Treessimontrees 3 years ago

Honorable mention to the Great Wall of China. Not because of the crowds. But the number of people spitting. It was a weird phenomenon.

1point

Nadine Debard 3 years ago

1point

DAFROGMASTER 3 years ago

So... Basically everywhere?

1point

Kitti B. 3 years ago

1point

Marianne 3 years ago

1point

lenka 3 years ago

You expected there to be NO crowd? At the Sistine Chapel?

9points

AnnaBanana 3 years ago

If you go in the off season, it's much better. I totally left my heart in Rome and would kill to live there!

5points

Nadine Debard 3 years ago

Just go there on a Wednesday morning when the Pope appears in piazza San Pietro, the Vatican museum is empty. Sistine chapel just for your eyes!

2points

Vygal Nix 3 years ago

Basically, there are two things that ruin everything, consumerism and overpopulation.

0points

Val Izhakevich 3 years ago

0points

Bobot Kneading Cat 3 years ago

0points

shado 3 years ago

0points

Fact Perils 3 years ago

I dunno, I've never wanted to go to most of these places. Maybe like 10/30

0points

Dee Stern 3 years ago

0points

B 3 years ago

0points

Commander OwO 3 years ago

One of the best things I've ever done is ride one of those little tuk tuk thingies in India! Everybody finds it boring and ugly but I like it

0points

Manu 3 years ago

Medellin, Colombia. Expectations: beautiful women, nice weather, great food. Reality: tasteless boob jobs, awful weather and robbers everywhere, plus the absurd cult to Pablo Escobar everywhere

0points

Mari 3 years ago

My brother had the same expierence. The nature was beautiful but the people are not approachable. He liked Mexico much better.

1point

pinkk-sugar 3 years ago

Now that I've finished this list, who wants to be the type of person to say, "nah it sounded lame on the internet so I've never been anywhere"

0points

Sophia Atkinson 3 years ago

I’m just glad Greece wasn’t ruined

0points

Llewella 3 years ago

Berlin is beautifull and interesting exept for Checkpoint Charley.

0points

Lori Reese 3 years ago

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0points

Cori 3 years ago

0points

Bobert Robertson 3 years ago

0points

Jane Doe 3 years ago

Quite a few of these locations I’ve already visited and agree, and a few were on my bucket list. Not anymore. Thank you for the advance warning.

-1point

Daphne Williams 3 years ago

The world is not a themepark.

0points

Stannous Flouride 3 years ago

The Super Bowl and most of the Olympics (even though their locations change) are destinations that are not worth the expense.

-1point

Jarod Giaquinto 3 years ago

A place I'd recommend is Milan, Italy. Not as trash as Rome and has this amazing area called Tres Torres (Three towers) It's amazing and there is a mall and well kept park. Also Qt-8

-1point

ojjunior 3 years ago

Why didn't anyone mention the Great wall of China? Most disappoiting trip I ever did. Dirty, crowded, dangerous, no infrastructure for visitors at all. Any minimal fog and you won't see a thing.

-2points

lenka 3 years ago

1point