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The travel and tourism industry is absolutely massive! The market is projected to grow from $916 billion (with a 'b') in 2024 to $1.114 trillion (yes, with a 't') by 2029. Hotels make up the biggest chunk of this industry, with around $426.4 billion in value in 2024.

However, Statista points out that there is a caveat. The tourism industry is a bit harder to define than others because there isn't one specific, clear product. There are lots of different areas that make up the market, from things like accommodation and transport to attractions.

On a global level, travel and tourism contributed roughly $7.7 trillion to various countries' gross domestic product in 2022. That's around 7.6% of the global GDP.

"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) New Zealand with a campervan.

You get all the benefits from staying in remote outdoor places. Lots of small camp sites that are right next to a lake or an other beautiful nature spot with very few other people if you go off the beaten path.

You can do this in many other places but few are able to offer that with the convenience that NZ offers. Every small town or popular hiking spot has a public toilet and drinking water. Clear signs and information offered by the department of conservation. In addition the country is very safe while being able to offer a middle of nowhere experience.

Also the beautiful scenery is very diverse on a relatively small scale. BC/Alberta Canada for example is very beautiful but driving for 6h it is more of the same while in NZ you can go visit rain forests, glaciers, alpine mountains, empty grasslands all kinds of coasts within that same time frame.

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Douglas Hartley 2 months ago

Totally agree. Glaciers on one side of the road and rainforest on the other. Glorious scenery and fantastic people.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Saved for four years to go to Alaska. Was worried I would be disappointed but lived up to it and more. Most incredible place I’ve ever seen.

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56points

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Jo Firth 2 months ago

Could not agree more!! Alaska is stunning.

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Statista notes that the United States and China are the leading travel markets on Earth. However, France has the highest number of inbound tourists worldwide. For instance, a jaw-dropping 7.7 million travelers visited the Louvre in the French capital, Paris, in 2022.

'Our World in Data' reports that 48.4 million people visited France from abroad in 2021. That was in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, so naturally, the numbers were lower due to lockdowns and travel restrictions. Compare that to 2019, before the pandemic, when 90.9 million tourists visited France.

The number of tourists quickly rebounded to 93.2 million in 2022 and a whopping 100 million in 2023.

We were very curious to hear about the inspiration behind the captivating online discussion. The author, u/tophog, opened up to Bored Panda that he "wanted to mentally travel through everyone's responses," as he was unable to leave the house due to an ankle injury.

“I had also traveled to Taiwan earlier this year, largely because of the recommendations from r/travel. I haven't stopped thinking about that trip ever since. The people in this community are such a great resource and largely align with my travel mindset and style, too," he said.

"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Probably a boring one but Rome. The history, the food, the architecture, everything blew me away. Went last year with my wife for our 10 year anniversary and we are back in a few weeks with the kids to do it all again!

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47points

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Sandra Morison 2 months ago

Everywhere you turn something to see

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Norway. One of the most naturally beautiful countries I’ve visited. It helped I didn’t do that much research going in, but everywhere we went felt effortlessly scenic.

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46points

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Russell Bowman 2 months ago

Highly recommend a train trip to Bergen. Fantastic fjord town

9points

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Edinburgh, Scotland.
When you walk around the old town, it truly is like walking back in time.
Untouched from the 13th century.

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43points

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Tucker Cahooter 2 months ago

Looks like it has untouched 13th century telephone boxes too

15points

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Meanwhile, the traveler urged anyone who wants to keep their hype in check to travel with a "healthy amount of skepticism." It's for the best. Overhyping is a very common thing to do, but it's also important to have some appreciation and a positive attitude for the places you visit, too. "These places have hype for a reason."

Something else you can do is explore some lesser-known areas in the city or country you're vacationing in. That can help you gain some "non-touristy insights into the local culture." There’s a lot of satisfaction to be found in discovering places on your own and at your own pace.

Bored Panda wanted to hear a bit more about u/tophog's trip to Japan, which he mentioned in the original post. He last visited the country back in 2017 as a solo traveler and had lots of practical advice for anyone hoping to travel there. The author urged anyone visiting Japan to try the convenience store food. "The quality of food in Japanese 7-Eleven will shock anyone from the US," he shared with us.

"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) I loved Cinque Terre, Italy. Visited in 2017 first week of June. Was warm enough to swim but the crowds weren’t too bad!

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Francois 2 months ago

Italy is great but summers is crowded and hot.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Basic answer, but Japan. Met and exceeded all my expectations. Even my partner, who wasn't overly fussed on going, fell in love with it.

Easily the best country I've visited (yet). I'd go back in a heartbeat.

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34points

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Brenda White 2 months ago

Both my sons were japanese exchange students. We hosted 2 from Japan as well. It was a marvelous experience. One son is going back late in 2025 he loved it so much. When we were doing 100' de

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Patagonia: the nature, the remoteness, the atmosphere, the wind 🙂. It is one of my favorite places on earth and wish to visit again someday.

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32points

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Uncle Schmickle 2 months ago

I'd love to go once the little steam train is operating again.

2points

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"Japan is a very cash-based society, so always have cash on hand. I also discovered that bank cards are not always inserted into an ATM with the same orientation as they are back in the United States. So if your card spits out, check for the correct orientation."

Furthermore, the traveler suggested getting a transit card, such as the Suica Card or (cutely designed) Pasmo Card, for trains and buses around Japan. "I went 3 days in Kyoto paying with cash on the bus before I realized I could just use my metro card from Tokyo. As an American not used to transit cards with functionality across multiple systems in different cities, this was not immediately obvious to me," he pointed out.

According to u/tophog, there's a lot of fun to be found in solo travel. However, some people are very hesitant about doing it. So, a step-by-step approach to stepping outside your comfort zone is best. "I highly encourage everyone to try it at least once. I was really scared to do it until my late 20s. I started with 'easier' destinations first and ventured farther over time. Nothing else in my life has forced me to grow as solo travel has, and I appreciate the many highs (and some challenges) that went along with that experience.”

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) The Grand Canyon. Hoooooly. I swear to you there has never been a photo taken of it that prepares you for the reality or does justice to how unbelievably awesome it is.

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30points

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James Doe 2 months ago

No objection. But after seeing brice canyon and Zion Canyon (Angels landing) I was underwhelmed when simply looking into the canyon. That was until we hiked down to Indian garden the next morning. I had the most profound experience of shrinking to nothingness, getting absolutely dwarfed by the canyon. Never experienced anything like this before or after. 100% recommoned.

16points

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Corsica, France. The island is basically all the most gorgeous nature spots of California cranked up to level 10. Absolutely gorgeous.

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29points

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Nadine Debard 2 months ago

Corsica yes 💯 but not in summer. It's overcrowded with tourists. Bonifacio is one of the most incredible natural marvels I've ever seen, and then Bavella, with stray cows and pigs everywhere... And the food... And the music... And the scent of the Maquis...

5points

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) London, many people will disagree but idc.

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29points

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rullyman 2 months ago

I live so centrally that I can hear Big Ben from my bed. Have lived here on and off since 2010. And there's still so much about the city that enchants me. It sucks if you are poor though. Rent is high, eating out is poor value for money compared with some other big metropolises like Tokyo. But I love it here. I'll be sad when we leave.

13points

Chewie Baron 2 months ago

I can hear Big Ben chime as well from where I am!

3points

Emma S 2 months ago (edited)

I love visiting London (although I wouldn't live there due to the high cost of living). It's a city with a long history and I love seeing all the old architecture. It's very multicultural so you can find food from all over the world. There are also some very beautiful parks in London and many great plays to see in the West End. The Tower of London is one of my favourite tourist attractions because I find medieval history really interesting. The things to see and do in London are endless from going on a Jack the Ripper tour to having tea at the Ritz.

5points

rullyman 2 months ago

And all the major museums and art galleries are entry by donation. So you can go and enjoy as much or as little as you like without feeling you have to push yourself to get your moneys worth.

6points

SnackbarKaat 2 months ago (edited)

I loved it and the People were really kind

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Keith Lancaster 2 months ago

Such a sweeping statement. There are parts of London where the people living there dare not go out after dark. Everywhere is over priced and there are con artists around every tourist site. I have been there many times and I do love London but, people need to do some research and be careful.

1point

Some Random Person 2 months ago

I really hope I will visit London one day! Since the second grade all my school English textbooks (in one of the former USSR countries) were full of information about the UK and London in particular and we were made to learn those text by heart. Not that that activity actually helped improve our English skills, but at least for me it put London on my bucketlist.

1point

James016 2 months ago

I like parts of London such as Kings Road. That a part I like going to a lot.

1point

Julie S 2 months ago

I love visiting London I only live an hour away by train.

1point

Skywitness 2 months ago

It's really dirty compared to what I'd grown accustomed to in Germany. The amount of history is still hard to beat. Don't go there for the food or the weather.

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Richard Graham 2 months ago

England swings like a pendulum do.

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The dangers of over-the-top hype are best summed up in two words: Paris Syndrome. It’s a widely known phenomenon that describes the culture shock travelers feel when they finally visit a place that they’ve idealized, romanticized, and built up in their minds for a long time.

Originally, the syndrome was meant to describe how some Japanese tourists felt shocked, underwhelmed, and culturally isolated when they visited Paris. They expected to visit the love and romance capital of the world. What they saw instead was, well, Paris as it is. A huge metropolis with all of its pros and cons: beautiful architecture, parks, and culture, but also noise, filth, and throngs of people.

In some cases, Paris Syndrome can even land tourists in the hospital, as they feel nauseous and dizzy, and their heart rate goes up. For some visitors, things get so bad that they even start hallucinating.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) - Tanzania. Specifically the Serengeti. You have more up close experiences with animals there than you would in a zoo.
- Machu Picchu. Utterly surreal once you get to the top, although I think hiking there provides a lot of the magic.
- Antarctica. It has the most insane reviews and completely lives up to it. If you’ve been to Antarctica, then you’ve probably travelled the world over, yet chances are Antarctica is still your favourite place.
- Taj Mahal. Most beautiful building on the planet, easily.
- Japan. Nothing in particular, but the entire place is just.. lovely.
- New Zealand South Island. I actually went in being skeptical, thinking it is any better than Alaska or Norway. I think it is, and either way it lives up to its hype!

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28points

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Cee Cee 2 months ago (edited)

I grew up in East Africa mostly in Uganda but also Kenya and Tanzania - then it was Tanganyika. Very few tourists then but the wildlife was abundant everywhere. We would see lion footprints in our flower beds and then the elephants that wrecked our banana trees. Murchison Falls with hippos wandering past the mud huts we camped in. Saw the warrior drummers in Burindi and gorillas in Virunga Park. Beach trips to Malindi and going out in glass bottomed boats. Also visited Ethiopia saw Gilada baboons and the mud city of Axum. Quite the most magical childhood. Such a shame so much has been lost.

10points

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Amalfi Coast. Yes, it is touristic but it also has one of the most beautiful coast lines with picturesque towns (and great food if you don't fall for the tourist traps). There's a reason why it's so popular.

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28points

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Brenda White 2 months ago

Just came back from cycling tour and it was amazing as were the people and the food. Ciclismo classico bike tour

4points

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Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. The pictures are beautiful, but actually walking through the valley and looking up at the cliffs is mind blowing. .

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27points

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Brenda White 2 months ago

This should be higher. I'm so sorry my husband hasn't seen Switzerland. I bicycled around the entire circumference of lake Geneva and back into France, it was practically my favorite trip of all

6points

One of the best travel tips that you’ll ever hear from us (aside from being open-minded) is to manage your expectations. Let’s say it loud enough so that even the Pandas in the back can hear. Manage. Your. Expectations!

Avoid hyping yourself up. Keep your expectations realistic or at least reasonably optimistic. (This actually applies to all aspects of life, not just travel.)

By avoiding sky-high expectations, you’ll probably have a pretty good time no matter what happens on your trip. And the odds are that something will go wrong on your adventure. It always does!

But if you have a growth-oriented mindset and embrace travel fully—with all of its ups and downs and loop-de-loops—then you’re likely to see any challenges and frustrations as lessons and opportunities.

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Lisbon, Portugal. Mostly because I knew literally nothing about it before getting there. I had just gotten a mistake fare $250 round trip ticket from west coast USA. So my expectations were that I got a cheap ticket to a country I’d never been to. I was met with the nicest people, delicious food, and I never felt weird being alone on a solo trip. It was just a wonderful country. And you can’t beat sintra tbh.

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26points

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Myoviridae 2 months ago

Sintra was lovely! The Quinta de Regaleira was magical and I could have explored it for days. I was also very happy I had hired a driver for the day because the roads gave me heart palpitations! (I was only in the area for a few days for work).

1point

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Alaska was life changing. I have never felt so humbled seeing Denali from the air and landing on the glacier on a crystal clear day. Indescribable and unforgettable.

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25points

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Hill Branda 2 months ago

I would love to go there someday.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Angkor, Cambodia.

Bagan, Myanmar.

Madagascar.

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23points

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Kristy Marion 2 months ago

Bagan blew my mind. The whole 4 weeks in Mynamar was incredible but Bagan was something else.

4points

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‘Perfect’ trips are impossible. Interesting, unusual, and surprising adventures, though? They’re extremely common.

If you’re flexible enough to adapt to anything your trip might throw at you, you’ll have a far better time than if you vent, fume, and rage about things being different than you imagined. Reality is a lot less stressful when we experience things as they are, not as we’d ideally like them to be.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) I'd say Prague. Down by (and on) the Charles Bridge is a bit of a circus and the fake weed stores and other tourist traps are annoying but I really love the city. The food is delicious and affordable (cheap even) and some of the best beer I've ever drunk was there. Plenty of history and things to see.

Definitely lived up to the hype.

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21points

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LaserBrain 2 months ago (edited)

They sell fake weeed in Prague? Why?

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Hiking in Western Canada. Banff and Jasper national parks are even better than what I expected.

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21points

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Colin Culligan 2 months ago

1/3 of Jasper burned down a few weeks ago in a forest fire. Very sad.

7points

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Blue Lagoon in Iceland. I genuinely thought it would be crowded and overrated. Not really that crowded feeling because of the size and worth every bit of hype. Side note: Iceland is genuinely one of the most amazing places on the planet.

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20points

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Auntriarch 2 months ago

I loved Iceland, the scenery, geology, food, people (such a sense of humour) I will certainly be back

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What is the best place you’ve ever visited that definitely lived up to or even exceeded your expectations, Pandas? On the flip side, what is the very worst place you’ve visited? Have you had any trips where you were super hyped, only to feel deeply disappointed?

We’d love to hear all about your travels! If you’re taking a short break from your adventures, feel free to swing by the comments to share your experiences with everyone else.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Wadi Rum and Petra in Jordan, Alberobello in Italy, Tokyo in Japan, Masai Mara and Diani beach in Kenya.

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20points

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BeesEelsAndPups 2 months ago

On my bucket list too. I did jobs in Lebanon, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, but didn't make it to Jordan, lol.

1point

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) I was surprised that Niagara Falls lived up to its hype.

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20points

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Sandra Morison 2 months ago

The roar of the falls and distance the spray travels was very surprising another natural wonder

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) I loved Santorini. I know it's touristy, but it was my first trip with my gf, and I loved the views. It was my first time in Greece too.

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20points

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Roan The Demon Kitty 2 months ago

I'm going to be honest and say that I preferred Northern Greece over Southern Greece... possibly because Southern Greece is more touristic, whereas in Northern Greece I stayed in a hotel in a small village, and it was amazing, there was someone who baked bread everyday, a person who had chickens for eggs, etc, and it was like everyone in the village knew each other and kept each other going etc, a really nice experience. Though they are very religious in parts.

0points

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Iguazu Falls is amazing.

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19points

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Niels AirMax 2 months ago

A boat ride with Jaws chasing you is a Must!

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Brazil. As a young man visiting the Amazon River and jungle had long been something that deeply enchanted me. And I've always been a big fan of travelling for nature and wildlife. Particularly landscapes exotic to my own. Waterfalls, tropical beaches etc. I also love to travel for music & drinking. And as a young man I was obsessed with football and still love the game. And Brazil has all of the above in f*****g bundles. The Amazon, the pantanal, bonito, Iguazú, ilha grande, paraty, Rio, baile funk, carnaval, caipirinhas, football on the beach, swimming with caiman, river dolphins and piranha. If I could design a country, it would be Brazil. And I spent 6 weeks there in 2010 and it's the best thing I've ever done pretty much. It actually exceeded expectations.

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19points

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BeesEelsAndPups 2 months ago

Botafogo!!! Rio de Janeiro, eu te amo!

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Nara Park Japan. Not super crowded when I went, tons of temples and deer literally everywhere.

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19points

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Justin Tyme 2 months ago

A photo I took in Nara: I think they were talking about me. Nara-1-66d...1def83.jpg

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Istanbul.

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18points

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Michael Largey 2 months ago

Not Constantinople.

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Japan is still really good. Have gone multiple times over the years, there's always something...

Istanbul/Turkiye...10 years ago or before that. It's still nice and all, but the inflation (and the consequences of it) is something else....

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18points

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Dragons Exist 2 months ago

That's definitely the best stock photo that bp has used

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) I agree with Machu Picchu! Also the Eiffel tower. Been to Paris 7 times and never cease to amaze me and stop to admire.

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17points

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BeesEelsAndPups 2 months ago

Machu Picchu is awesome. But be prepared for a serious hike. And you may want to reconsider if you have asthma. The air is thin up there

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Cappadocia, Turkey. It was amazing!

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17points

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Kangaroo 2 months ago

I’ve always wanted to go! Turkey seems like one of those underrated vacation destinations :) everyone I know seems to go to Mexico or Hawaii - Türkiye seems amazing!

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Greece. In every sense it outdid itself. It exceeds any expectation.
On contrary, Italy was the most dissatisfying every time I go there. .

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16points

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Brenda White 2 months ago

I'm sorry Italy didn't meet your expectations, I believe it must have been just bad timing. Italian people, scenery, hospitality, all what they have is fabulous. I've traveled widely and actually hate Hawaii, for example. You just had bad luck IMO

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"What Place Have You Visited That Lived Up To Or Exceeded The Hype?" (35 Answers) Taj Mahal. Better than any photo and changes throughout the day according to the light. Breathtaking.

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13points

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Auntriarch 2 months ago

I went there in 1986. I wasn't expecting much of an experience, but I was gobsmacked. admittedly it was high summer so we pretty much had it t ourselves. it went from "over iced wedding cake" to "marble teardrop on the cheek of time". Both descriptions were right, and neither of them mattered once we were there

5points

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Paris - admittedly I didn't love it right away, but it's become my favourite city in the world, and the destination I've frequented the most.

Venice - also a city that I didn't love at first glance (St. Mark's Square on a day heavy with cruise ship visitors is a nightmare) but it's such a unique location, with water and canals truly everywhere. I loved the more chill vibes in the evenings, and over on Giudecca. I will say...I find the food here, more hit and miss than anywhere else I've been in Italy.

London - every time I visit, I think, why don't I come here more often? I love how much green and public space there is. And then I get my credit card bill - cries in Canadian.

Hong Kong - I instantly thought "I could move here" (this was back in 2014). The food was fantastic, so much to see and do, and even though the city is teeming with life and skyscrapers, it's pretty easy and quick to get out to nature.

Oahu - one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. We stayed in Kailua, and I watched the most gorgeous sunrise come up over the beach.

Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai, Thailand. I did the overnight visit, and the overall stay was incredible for this animal lover. One of my favourite moments was when I got to walk a 3-legged rescue dog in a doggy-wheelchair, we walked by an elephant just roaming freely around and I remember thinking to myself "THIS is the Good Place.".

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13points

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James016 2 months ago

One part of Venice I really liked was the beach. And we did the tour of the Morano glass factory.

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Victoria Falls. Microlight flight over the falls was incredible. Rafting the Zambezi was also amazing and a bit scary.

Kalambaka Greece was also stunning.

Judhpor India during Holi. .

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13points

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BeesEelsAndPups 2 months ago

On my bucket list. Lake Victoria is also lovely. I lived in Uganda for a while.

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Emma S 2 months ago

Amsterdam. I think it's a shame that a lot of people associate Amsterdam with weed cafés and sex workers. It's a city with a lot of beautiful architecture and many museums and art galleries. I definitely recommend a visit to Anne Frank's House and the Van Gogh Museum at the very least.

9points

Amelia Jade 2 months ago

When I was there I got to visit Rembrandts house and it was amazing. It was just such a cool feeling to be there. Also, standing in front of the Night Watch at the Reijks Museum was indescribable.

2points

James016 2 months ago

Yes. The sex and weed is only a small part. There is so much to the city. We even did a tour of a Windmill museum followed by a trip to a Gouda factory.

1point

Alexandra Nara 2 months ago

Amsterdam is rich of museums and events..It's a vibrative mood every time I went there

1point

Tempest 2 months ago

I always say that every country has enjoyable natural beauty and it’s usually the people and politics that result in poor travel experiences or negative publicity. This is why it helps to research about the culture and educate yourself on the political situation before you travel. And it’s also not fair to always complain about other tourists because just like you, they also have a right to be visiting the place. As long as tourists behave in a civilised manner and don’t damage their surroundings, I think we can all enjoy tourist spots. (Just my opinion. No need to downvote if you disagree but would like to hear your opinions if you disagree)

4points

Richard Wareham 2 months ago

Amazed Egypt is not on this list! The most interesting and wonderful place to visit. Go with a tour, don't try to travel solo. Second favourite, Norway which was mentioned. Magical scenery and in the North, a totally different light that makes everything clear.

3points

roddy 2 months ago

We did it solo on the cheap and loved every minute of it, but it took a fair bit of research. Much easier than I expected once there, though. People are friendly and it's very safe. Cherry on the cake was Abu Simbel, well worth the long drive on the local bus. Can't wait to go back, but am waiting for the GEM to finally be fully open.

0points

Kathy 2 months ago

Paris again and again....

2points

DB 2 months ago

Trier. Oldest city in Germany. Founded by the Romans. Birthplace of Karl Marx (for all you Bolshevik Pandas)

1point

Muniza Tariq 2 months ago

Croatia and Montenegro

1point

Kangaroo 2 months ago

Kyiv (Kiev). I went in 2016 and it was the most beautiful city I’ve ever seen. I’m so sad to see what’s become of it. My boyfriend and I want to go back so bad but it’s going to be a while. My heart breaks for the citizens. I donate $100 per paycheque to relief funds.

1point

Amelia Jade 2 months ago (edited)

The Palace of Versailles. It's one if my favorite places in the entire world. I also love the Isabela Stewart Gardner museum. I've been an art nut since high school. The heist is kind of an obsession, especially since they stole Rembrandts and a Vermeer--two of my favorites. I've had the opportunity to see many of their works in person. Anyway, when I finally got to see the Gardner museum, it was just a great place. It's a wonderful collection, in a gorgeous building, and a fantastic vibe. I could have stayed for days, there is just so much to see. To be honest, I thought Boston was just a great place in general--and I say that, having been all over the US and to several countries. But i haven't been too disappointed in most places I've visited--except Disney World.

1point

nottheactualphoto 2 months ago

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum ran a promotion - it might be an annual thing, I don't know. The deal was that you get free admission if your name is Isabella. I have a relative named Isabella, and she lives near there.

0points

ENSJ 2 months ago

On my dream bucket list (the one that is not possible in my lifetime): Japan definitely (all over, from Hokkaido to Hiroshima), Sweden, Iceland, Norway, All the national parks in the US and Canada, the long distance walking trails in the US, Indonesia, India Th ones I could still manage in my life maybe: Scotland (Edingburgh plus their walking trails such as the John O' Groats trail etc), Ireland (Western, Kerry and Wicklow ways), London, Wales and Lee-Eislek trail in Luxemburg/Belgium.

1point

Dragons Exist 2 months ago

Munich was amazing - great views, nice people, and more. We also were there on August 1 so we got to see a party for that

1point

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 2 months ago

What? No Australia? Not even a little part of it?? Australia is SO beautiful. The Eucalyptus-forests in the Northern Territory, Daintree NP, Great Barrier Reef, TASMANIA!... I've been to many beautiful places in my life and I for sure would love to see some small pocket of Canada one day (or more of the woodland US, either would be fun!) but so far, nothing has beaten Australia. And that includes the Grand Canyon, Death Valley and (a tiny part of) Yosemite. Don'T get me wrong - those are gorgeous and I would have loved to stay longer. But Australia has kept my heart and stubbornly refuses to give it back.

1point

Lara Verne 2 months ago

Vienna. I fell in love with this city. It's expensive, but beautiful.

1point

Auntriarch 2 months ago

It's worth it, I can't wait to go back again

0points

Jess Smith 2 months ago

Cleveland! It has no hype! But it also has a really good art museum. And family members. And cleaner water than typical (other cities got away with less clean water because their rivers didn't catch on fire...thirteen times). And a nearby national park! And no hype, so nothing to be disappointed by!

1point

Rob 2 months ago

I’m very surprised that Berlin and Cologne/Köln didn’t make the list.

1point

Antihaarbalsnoepje 2 months ago

It’s indeed only the western European cliché locations. No mention of Riga, Tallinn, Lviv, Sarajevo, Budapest etc…

3points

gerard julien 1 month ago

same od same old

0points

Mark Hastings 2 months ago

Kenya outside of Nairobi. Beautiful country, nice people and treated us westerners like royalty. My only complaint would be the roads in the bush areas. My bottom took a beating during our drives.

0points

Christopher Crockett 2 months ago

Newfoundland and Labrador! There is so much to see there, from Gros Morne National Park to L'anse aux Meadows (the only confirmed Viking site in North America) to the Avalon Peninsula (featuring Saint John's) to Red Bay (a fabulous site of Basque whalers). There is so much there and there weren't that many tourists to screw it up. I saw it by motorhome and it was absolutely amazing. The picture is Saint John's harbor from The Rooms. WP_2015081...0a9fa7.jpg

0points

nottheactualphoto 2 months ago

The Alps in winter. Spectacular beauty.

0points

CA Hyde 2 months ago

The Smoky mountains- love them for hiking, waterfalls and views for miles.

0points

MoMcB 2 months ago

Two places for me, the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, the coast is stunning. And I love Portugal, gorgeous place, great people and the most amazing sunsets.

0points

James016 2 months ago

I absolutely love Valencia, Spain. The place has such an amazing vibe with its old town, squares, a huge beach and a massive garden/park that snakes through the city.

0points

LittleWombat 2 months ago

How on earth do people afford to travel so much?! I did so when young, with parents who traveled the globe. In this day and age, I don't get how it seems within reach for so many people financially. I'm very glad for them!!! Travel is one of the best things in life and lets us appreciate not just different places, but different people. But from here in the US, with at least my finances, it breaks my heart to be so limited in ability to go more often.

0points

Alexandra Nara 2 months ago

scotland and norway are on my list too..Even more by this hot summer here

0points

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Emma S 2 months ago

9points

Amelia Jade 2 months ago

When I was there I got to visit Rembrandts house and it was amazing. It was just such a cool feeling to be there. Also, standing in front of the Night Watch at the Reijks Museum was indescribable.

2points

James016 2 months ago

Yes. The sex and weed is only a small part. There is so much to the city. We even did a tour of a Windmill museum followed by a trip to a Gouda factory.

1point

Alexandra Nara 2 months ago

Amsterdam is rich of museums and events..It's a vibrative mood every time I went there

1point

Tempest 2 months ago

4points

Richard Wareham 2 months ago

3points

roddy 2 months ago

0points

Kathy 2 months ago

Paris again and again....

2points

DB 2 months ago

Trier. Oldest city in Germany. Founded by the Romans. Birthplace of Karl Marx (for all you Bolshevik Pandas)

1point

Muniza Tariq 2 months ago

Croatia and Montenegro

1point

Kangaroo 2 months ago

1point

Amelia Jade 2 months ago (edited)

1point

nottheactualphoto 2 months ago

0points

ENSJ 2 months ago

1point

Dragons Exist 2 months ago

Munich was amazing - great views, nice people, and more. We also were there on August 1 so we got to see a party for that

1point

Marlowe Fitzpatrik 2 months ago

1point

Lara Verne 2 months ago

Vienna. I fell in love with this city. It's expensive, but beautiful.

1point

Auntriarch 2 months ago

It's worth it, I can't wait to go back again

0points

Jess Smith 2 months ago

1point

Rob 2 months ago

I’m very surprised that Berlin and Cologne/Köln didn’t make the list.

1point

Antihaarbalsnoepje 2 months ago

It’s indeed only the western European cliché locations. No mention of Riga, Tallinn, Lviv, Sarajevo, Budapest etc…

3points