(#11) Paris
- Île-de-France, France
Paris is one of the most highly visited cities in the world, attracting tens of millions of tourists every single year. Yet, for many, it is not the idyllic destination that it has been made out to be, largely due to the fact that the nitty-gritty Paris streets do not resemble the romantic alleyways that movies present them as. There is even a transient mental disorder referred to as Paris syndrome that affects some visitors to the French city causing extreme shock at its not being what they expected. The problem is so bad that the Japanese embassy has a dedicated hotline help number for tourists to turn to if they are suffering from the disorder.
(#14) Great Sphinx of Giza
- Giza, Egypt
The Sphinx is a major Egyptian tourist attraction and has taken on something of a mythical quality thanks to appearances in movies and television shows. However, the reality of visiting the Sphinx is not as glamorous as it has been made out to be. Exacerbated by a lack of shade to protect visitors from the blistering heat and the constant badgering of local sellers, the monument itself is just not that impressive. It is much smaller than many people have imagined it to be and has been so badly damaged over the years by erosion that the face has become barely recognizable.
(#5) Times Square
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Times Square has played a major part in Hollywood films and television shows set in New York City for what seems like forever. This constant media presence, and the fact that it has become so deeply associated with the all-American city, means that it is something of a go-to attraction for anyone visiting New York.
It’s a shame, though, that so many tourists flock straight to Times Square rather than experience other parts of the city, as it is a tightly packed area that is covered in litter and rubbish from the thousands of tourists who pass through it. And it is so busy that many people simply become overwhelmed at not being able to move around. Those who decide to make the trip during the winter for the News Year’s Eve celebration will be even more disappointed thanks to the freezing-cold weather that will greet them in the open space.
(#8) Las Vegas Strip
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas is the kind of place that people either love or hate. For much of the experience, tourists can expect to find exactly what the city advertises - places to gamble and party, expensive restaurants to eat at, and shows to watch from whichever star is headlining at any particular casino. However, this isn’t what everyone wants and it is far from the relaxing vacation that many people seek in their time off. Everything Las Vegas offers also comes at a high price - combined with the lack of facilities, long lines, high price tags, and a variety of experiences that many other cities also offer, Vegas can be a bit of a disappointment.
(#4) Loch Ness
- Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
If you're not looking to get caught up in the Loch Ness monster conspiracy, then going to Loch Ness is probably not going to be an enjoyable adventure. Much of the area has been overtaken by shops and attractions that sell merchandise surrounding the mythology and a busy main road just north of the lake detracts from the location's natural beauty. Considering how many other spectacular lochs there are in the rest of Scotland and the United Kingdom, it is really not worth visiting. Most tourists would be far better off visiting the likes of Glencoe to better experience the raw splendor of Scotland.
(#12) Hobbiton, New Zealand
The Hobbiton set that was used in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series has a permanent home in New Zealand and has become a huge tourist attraction due to the success of the movies. While the hobbit holes and outside structures look somewhat impressive at first glance, when examined up close it becomes obvious to tourists that these were simply film sets rather than actual homes. Even the buildings that you can actually go into are totally unfurnished and plain, as the interior shots were all filmed in a separate studio. Overall, the attraction has been pretty overrated considering how little there is to actually see.
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It’s said that travel is a cure for bad moods. Many people will check some ranking or recommendations of must-go tourist destinations in advance, including mountains and rivers, ancient cities and towns, and other natural landscapes and historical monuments. But people should think carefully when choosing a destination for a holiday because some tourist destinations are completely overestimated, where the grass is not always greener and the sun is not warm.
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