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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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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I was there, totally true There was people waiting only for the selfie, nobody was even looking Lisa :(
Having A Picnic Near The Eiffel Tower In Paris, France
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Sunbathing In The Famous Beach Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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that is not quite fair :-) that is during a concert on that beach :-)
Taking A Peaceful Gondola Ride In Venice, Italy
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Relaxing On The Gorgeous Beaches Of Maldives
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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.
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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This place was way more crowded when I was there. And the petrol fumes were stifling... I was sooo upset.
Admiring The Trevi Fountain In Rome, Italy
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Visiting Pyramids Of Giza In Cairo, Egypt
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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.
Climbing Mount Everest, Nepal
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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
Hanging Out At The Spanish Steps In Italy With Your Sweetheart
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Who is this model?? I swear to god I see her everywhere it's starting to get creepy
Admiring Little Mermaid In Copenhagen, Denmark
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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.
Enjoying St. Peter's Square Before Entering The Beautiful Basilica In Vatican City
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Walking In Sheep Meadow, In New York's Central Park, United States
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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
Visiting The Acropolis Of Athens, Greece
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Well, the photo "after" shows Propylaia of Acropolis and not Parthenon. The temple is at the back of the photographer.
Visiting Hall Of Mirrors In The Palace Of Versailles, France
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I was there and hall wasn't full like that, just few groups of people
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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It really isn't that bad actually. Quite a pleasant walk and not that much people, especially in the morning.
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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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.
Admiring Wat Rong Khun Temple In Thailand
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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.
Getting Goosebums In Front Of The Ancient Temple Of Abu Simbel In Egypt
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I don't know if I'd want to get the "goosebums." Is that like the chicken pox?
Walking Across The Capilano Suspension Bridge In Vancouver, Canada
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Visiting The Forbidden City In Beijing, China
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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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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.
Anytime You're Admiring The Blooming Sakura Trees
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These two photos are from different places, one in in Kyoto and the other probably Ueno park in Tokyo. This comparison makes no sense.
Exploring The Amazing Architectural Details Of Gaudi's Casa Mila In Barcelona, Spain
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Casa Mila was covered for restoration in 2014, that's old news! Last October was amasing and fully uncovered!
Admiring The Breathtaking Machu Picchu Scenery, Peru
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GO EARLY! I was there before the influx of tour buses came in! And it was sooooo worth it!
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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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.
Come to Lithuania - there's a lot to see and like 14 people live here.
I love Lithuania! I was there last spring.
I've been there and enjoyed it! :D
Excellent comment, I was there Trakai castle was brilliant. Vilnuis beautiful city. The problem is that people is to lazy to innovate when selecting destinations...
These are funny, but not entirely accurate. Of course it will be more crowded during events. And does any tourist honestly expect to be the *only* one visiting a famous landmark?! I can also say from experience that it's possible to get that "perfect" shot, but you can't expect to do it at Noon. I have some great "quiet" photos, but I had to get up at 5am to get them!
exactly. and most times if you get up early the sights can be amazing. I was driving back to Telford after a holiday, and the sunrise at half four was stunning, just wish I had photos
you don't need photos all you need is to soak it in and make it a long lasting impression in your memory centers.
I live near Niagara Falls (#21). That's a picture from when Nick Wallenda walked across a tightrope from one side to another. It's never, ever that busy. At all. Never. Ever.
Come to Lithuania - there's a lot to see and like 14 people live here.
I love Lithuania! I was there last spring.
I've been there and enjoyed it! :D
Excellent comment, I was there Trakai castle was brilliant. Vilnuis beautiful city. The problem is that people is to lazy to innovate when selecting destinations...
These are funny, but not entirely accurate. Of course it will be more crowded during events. And does any tourist honestly expect to be the *only* one visiting a famous landmark?! I can also say from experience that it's possible to get that "perfect" shot, but you can't expect to do it at Noon. I have some great "quiet" photos, but I had to get up at 5am to get them!
exactly. and most times if you get up early the sights can be amazing. I was driving back to Telford after a holiday, and the sunrise at half four was stunning, just wish I had photos
you don't need photos all you need is to soak it in and make it a long lasting impression in your memory centers.
I live near Niagara Falls (#21). That's a picture from when Nick Wallenda walked across a tightrope from one side to another. It's never, ever that busy. At all. Never. Ever.