Traveling can be a magical, eye opening experience, but not all locations are made equally. From tourist traps to just plain old boring and tacky cities, some places are not worth it.
Someone asked “In your travels, which city was the biggest letdown?” and netizens shared their worst experiences. We also got in touch with Macca Sherifi from An Adventurous World and he was kind enough to answer some of our questions. So get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites and be sure to comment your own experiences below.
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Dubai. It's like Vegas with no soul. I never thought Vegas had a soul, then I visited Dubai.
Dewthedru:
It’s like Vegas but for business. Huge advertisements everywhere. Big, gaudy towers and shopping places seemed to be the main attractions. And zero people doing any work are from there. It's just a big, bright, and expensive facade. No soul at all.
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Cairo without a doubt. Anyone who hasn't been just Google and the horror stories will keep you away.
emmadilemma:
My disappointment when I got to the Pyramids…and directly across the road was a Pizza Hut. Dafuq?
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#3
Niagara Falls, Ontario. Not the falls themselves. They're spectacular. The town is awful.
veebs7:
Tacky, touristy hellhole next to one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. I guess if you’re a family with young kids, there’s plenty to do aside from the falls, but otherwise, ugh.
Imaginary_Airport_43:
It used to be the #1 honeymoon destination for Americans before it was over-commercialized. Supposedly, during the Victorian era, it still had a wild and magical aura about it, but it was lost once it became developed and touristy.
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Bored Panda got in touch with veteran traveler Macca Sherifi from An Adventurous World and he was kind enough to answer some of our questions. First, we wanted to know what travel advice he would give a younger self.
“Don't stress about money. It's always better saying yes to the experiences you want to do, even if they cost a lot of money, than saying no and regretting it for the rest of your life.” It’s also important to get one’s priorities straight, as the internet is littered with people who end up with underwhelming experiences.
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We also wanted to hear his thoughts on what things are worth splurging on. “If you've got the money then great. By paying a premium, it can save you a lot of time in travel time or when planning a trip. However, I love the planning element of a holiday, so I wouldn't want to take that away!” he shared with Bored Panda.
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Lastly, from unwritten rules to extra tips, Macca left us with these parting thoughts. “Research research research. I think the more you know about the destination - the culture, the history, the food - then the better prepared you are. Just by having a bit of knowledge can really change your trip, and you'll find it a lot easier talking to locals and having a more authentic experience.”
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