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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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#1

Visiting The Great Wall Of China

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    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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    #4

    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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    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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    #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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    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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    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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    #15

    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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    #16

    Hanging Out At The Spanish Steps In Italy With Your Sweetheart

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    PeterJot Report

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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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    #17

    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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    #18

    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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    #19

    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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    #20

    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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    #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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    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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    #25

    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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    #29

    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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    #31

    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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    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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    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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    #37

    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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    #39

    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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