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Article created by: Viktorija Gabulaitė

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.

More info: (h/t: traveltriangle)

#1

Visiting The Great Wall Of China

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Zhu Difeng Report

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    Taking Photos With Leaning Tower Of Pisa In Italy

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    #3

    Admiring Mona Lisa In Louvre Museum, Paris, France

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    Having A Picnic Near The Eiffel Tower In Paris, France

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    #5

    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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    #9

    Walking Around Santorini Island, Greece

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    Checking Out The Breathtaking Glory Of The Taj Mahal, India

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    #11

    Enjoying Your Private Moments On The Beaches Of Thailand

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    Admiring The Trevi Fountain In Rome, Italy

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    #13

    Watching The Stonehenge During Sunset, United Kingdom

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    #14

    Visiting Pyramids Of Giza In Cairo, Egypt

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    Edward Ewert Report

    #15

    Climbing Mount Everest, Nepal

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    Barry Bishop Report

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    #16

    Hanging Out At The Spanish Steps In Italy With Your Sweetheart

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    #17

    Admiring Little Mermaid In Copenhagen, Denmark

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    #18

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

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    Erik Gamache Report

    #19

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

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    Ekabhishek Report

    #20

    Visiting The Acropolis Of Athens, Greece

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    imgur.com Report

    #21

    Visiting Hall Of Mirrors In The Palace Of Versailles, France

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    #22

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

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    #23

    Walking By The Howrah Bridge In Kolkata, India

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    #24

    Exploring Antelope Canyon Arizona, USA

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    #25

    Having Family Fun Time At The Water Park

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    #26

    Admiring Wat Rong Khun Temple In Thailand

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    Ying Tong Low Report

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    #27

    Enjoying James Bond Island In Thailand

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    Joan Gamell Report

    #28

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

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    Walter Weinberg Report

    #29

    Walking Across The Capilano Suspension Bridge In Vancouver, Canada

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    Michelle Lee Report

    #30

    Visiting The Forbidden City In Beijing, China

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    #31

    Tasting Thailand’s Exotic Food In Bangkok, Thailand

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    #32

    Anytime You're Admiring The Blooming Sakura Trees

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    #33

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

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    #34

    Admiring The Breathtaking Machu Picchu Scenery, Peru

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    #35

    Exploring The Pristine Temples Of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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    #36

    Enjoying A Hike In Yosemite National Park, United States

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    Mike Oria Report

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