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You know the feeling when you anticipate something so much that you tend to idolize the picture and when it actually happens, it turns that your expectations surpassed the real thing by miles? Yes, it's called a disappointment, and it happens way more often than it should when traveling to the most famous vacation destinations and places to visit. These days most people don't wear rose-colored glasses, they opt for an Instagram filter instead. Which is why traveling has become so disheartening—where are those idyllic beaches that you saw online? It was better when we could only read about those exotic places to travel and imagine them; now, ruined by Instagram, your travel ideas will never match up to reality.

So come, join us—pull back the veil and see the Truth of travel impressions for yourself. Bored Panda has collected this list of travel expectation VS reality. Which false advertising photo has the best let-down photo? You can also check out these famous places to go zoomed out to show their surroundings.

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Visiting The Great Wall Of China

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roberto paulson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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CheeChang
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think this photo has the real truth in it. As you can see there are 99.9% Chinese shown in this photo. So it must have been when there may be some festival held there. There are totally no foreign tourist in this photo..how come? When I was there last year there were many international tourists all over the world but not as crowded as shown in this photo. So I will say this photo is very misleading.

KitKat
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

China has the most population and they might've been Korean or Japanese. I'm not trying to be rude but maybe next time don't judge a book by

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manuelabrunhosa
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is only in October, and in certain sections, namely Badaling. Other sections are empty, trust me.

FéssalRajab
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay so I'm one of those who adore BoredPanda.. But this new clip to flip/slide to flip.. It does not allow me to look at both photos at the same time.. Fine use new controllers.. But keep two windows side by side for comparison.. Takk

JudithChandler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there many times and never seen anything like this!! Must be a special event in China.

DianaHansen
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it was not crowded at all when we went. we had a great time and got great pictures!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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AndreaAllegrini
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

C'mon, it's not that crowded usually, also it's so long that it depends on where you visit...

MarianRosu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

False, photography is not real Chinese wall in the first place is not so wide and will not leave so many visitors for security reasons.

Global World
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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roberto paulson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Chandan Rai
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks for given information about above Article all the details are very useful.

journeyto explore
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I differ with the statement. Sometimes you actually get more than what a snap can tell about the place. While doing a research work I came across a site that give some great information on desired destination and their pics are really too good http://www.journeytoexplore.com/spiti-valley-a-road-trip-to-heaven/ Pankang-Te...fbb53e.jpg Pankang-Teng-Tso-Lake-5c41b24fbb53e.jpg

Frank Dietrich
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was last year at Jinshanling and Goubeikou and it was awesome. Many great photos and almost no people.

Seo Nepal
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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GinoArduini
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hehe, but the wall can be very much for oneself in some distant places. the wall runs through a great extent of china, and you'll find quite a few bits of it scattered here and there. thing is, they're in bad shape and foreigners are not welcome!

CarmelZeno
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My expectation is to make a visit to this location my reality!

CourtneyFranklin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was at the Great Wall in September 2014 and it wasn't crowded at all.

InekeEngel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well our part of the wall was not so empty, but not busy at all. But I insisted that we should see another part then what was in our program.

AgataBilska
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are many parts of the wall where are less people or even few, because it's to far and the people are to lazy to go bit far.

ChristinaLiu
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was there we went to a section farther out from town, and we were the first ones there early in the morning, so it was quite idyllic. If you go to Badaling, which is closest to Beijing, in the middle of the day, I've heard that it can look like this.

SylvainBdg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's more than 5000km long..it's not that crowded everywhere on it. your article is just nonsense

SylvainBdg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the great wall is more than 5000 km long…i can't be crowded everywhere. the comparison between the pics doesn't make sense

AilenetteNgo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true, visited twice already and there are parts not crowded by tourists.

DesmondLaw
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to know, in order to take those pic, photographer get up early and prepare for those sunrise or sunset pic. No lazy bum...

Martin
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I call BS on this, the lighting of the crowd is totally different than the rest of the surroundings ... something about the pic doesn't look right

GlynisLailann
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I went in 1988 it was still Ok with only tourists and hardly any locals visiting the wall.

DebraLacy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there. It was full of aggressive peddlers of c**p! And very hazy. Didn't enjoy it one bit.

RozEdelberg
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can it be like that all the time?? There have to be times when it is more peaceful.

CindyWilliams
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There must have been an event. I didn't experience this. There were like twenty people there when I went. I loved it.

NormanGoh
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was there and you can see from my pic, the wall is not crowded at all P1010785.jpg P1010785.jpg

MorganHua
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there and wasn't as crowded. Also everyone is facing forward, so there's something else going on.

WilmaSchelven
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been there on a warm day and it was nothing as crowded as this. It must have been a holiday or something.

MartinaJarolínová
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was there this January, it was too cold and not very crowded! You have to choose

VictorValdez
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No wonder Bieber wanted to be carried his too short to peak over to see the view.

Min.Hua
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't go during peak season, I went in winter, its a bit cold yes, but lovely and not that many people

Min.Hua
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't go during peak holidays, I went in winter, was really lovely, a bit cold, but not busy at all

JudithChandler
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there many times and never seen anything like this! Most likely a special China event as most do not appear to be tourists.

maggiemoonbeam
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just don't go to Venice when the European colleges are on Spring Break (whatever they call it.) It's a nightmare!

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Murpy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went a couple years ago and it was not this crowded...:(

MarthaDonaldson
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, when I was there in June it was not at all crowded - very few people were there. Great experience.

AnnAzevedo
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Arty
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

obviously both extremes here...depending on time and place

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#2

Taking Photos With Leaning Tower Of Pisa In Italy

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Admiring Mona Lisa In Louvre Museum, Paris, France

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ElnetoCibrian
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was there, totally true There was people waiting only for the selfie, nobody was even looking Lisa :(

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Having A Picnic Near The Eiffel Tower In Paris, France

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Learning A New Hobby On A Ski Trip

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Sunbathing In The Famous Beach Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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Taking A Peaceful Gondola Ride In Venice, Italy

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Relaxing On The Gorgeous Beaches Of Maldives

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NataliaBerowska
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the difference between this images is simple. One was taking in expensive hotel where probably someone cleans the beach and other was taking on the public beach where inhabitants don't give a sh*t about it.

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Walking Around Santorini Island, Greece

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Checking Out The Breathtaking Glory Of The Taj Mahal, India

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Enjoying Your Private Moments On The Beaches Of Thailand

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NotchimineMette
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This place was way more crowded when I was there. And the petrol fumes were stifling... I was sooo upset.

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Watching The Stonehenge During Sunset, United Kingdom

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AmyFaith
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS SUMMER SOLSTICE. Normally you aren't allowed this close to the stones, so this picture is misleading.

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Visiting Pyramids Of Giza In Cairo, Egypt

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Ada-LeeQuirk
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best to arrive either very, very early n the day, or later in the afternoon or evening. And bring a lot of bottled water, it's hot as blazes and waiting in one can be very overwhelming. Plus I wouldn't advise going up in the pyramid if you have any claustrophbia. It's hot, dark, and has no air flow.

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Climbing Mount Everest, Nepal

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ArekCzuchraj
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hillary Steps always crowded , beside there is 4-6 weeks weather window and from it only 2 weeks for summit attack , as well sinc 90's commercial tour operators took over this rock , from first climb in 53 numbers of 'climbers' went ballistic , you have money , you go everest ... Fukcud up a bit

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Hanging Out At The Spanish Steps In Italy With Your Sweetheart

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YanayTsabary
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who is this model?? I swear to god I see her everywhere it's starting to get creepy

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Admiring Little Mermaid In Copenhagen, Denmark

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JesperBové
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No matter what, the first one is photoshopped, she is not sitting with open water in the background but in the harbour of CPH. And yes she is tiny, hence the name, Little Mermaid.

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Enjoying St. Peter's Square Before Entering The Beautiful Basilica In Vatican City

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Kostas
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this line moves very fast. it's just for the metal detector and dress code control

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Walking In Sheep Meadow, In New York's Central Park, United States

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DanielGagliano
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its not even the same day wtf lol one is winter and one is summer what a joke how many of these are lies like this

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Visiting The Acropolis Of Athens, Greece

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VaggelisKaradimas
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, the photo "after" shows Propylaia of Acropolis and not Parthenon. The temple is at the back of the photographer.

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Visiting Hall Of Mirrors In The Palace Of Versailles, France

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Admiring The Glorious Niagara Falls, Which Marks The Border Between Canada And USA

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Exploring Arashiyama Bamboo Forest In Japan

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ClaudiaLandry
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really isn't that bad actually. Quite a pleasant walk and not that much people, especially in the morning.

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Walking By The Howrah Bridge In Kolkata, India

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Exploring Antelope Canyon Arizona, USA

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Having Family Fun Time At The Water Park

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DavidGallagher
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The family appears to be in a hotel, and swimming pools in hotels are often empty enough. As for public pools in China...I'm sorry but no amount of heat would ever make me want to dive in there. How is that remotely enjoyable? I'd have a panic attack.

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Admiring Wat Rong Khun Temple In Thailand

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ClarPanganiban
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We've been here on a touristy season and there's not this much people. Maybe it just depends on the time and season? These two photos are not even the same angles! lol. So one-sided.

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Enjoying James Bond Island In Thailand

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Getting Goosebums In Front Of The Ancient Temple Of Abu Simbel In Egypt

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LauraGary-Domingue
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know if I'd want to get the "goosebums." Is that like the chicken pox?

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Walking Across The Capilano Suspension Bridge In Vancouver, Canada

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Visiting The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

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Swimming With Dolphins

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Arty
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you don't swim with dolphins! You touch some poor animal prisoner in a few square meters. Please don't do that!

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Visiting The Sydney Opera House, Australia

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Tasting Thailand’s Exotic Food In Bangkok, Thailand

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DanielBonadiman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These two photos are from different places, one photo is from a floating market outside of Bangkok way less crowded than the one close to the city.

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Anytime You're Admiring The Blooming Sakura Trees

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DanielBonadiman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These two photos are from different places, one in in Kyoto and the other probably Ueno park in Tokyo. This comparison makes no sense.

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Exploring The Amazing Architectural Details Of Gaudi's Casa Mila In Barcelona, Spain

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JuliaKalcheva
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Casa Mila was covered for restoration in 2014, that's old news! Last October was amasing and fully uncovered!

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Admiring The Breathtaking Machu Picchu Scenery, Peru

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WendyMargarita
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

GO EARLY! I was there before the influx of tour buses came in! And it was sooooo worth it!

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Exploring The Pristine Temples Of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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Enjoying A Hike In Yosemite National Park, United States

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LillianBlackburn
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having spent considerable time at Yosemite I can say the second photo is of a very touristy 'scenic view', but there are plenty of places to be all alone, if you are willing to get out into the woods.

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