10 Famous Tourist Destinations That Look Nothing Like You’d Expect

Travelling makes you see the world from your own eyes, have your own experience unlike browsing the Internet and believing what others have to say about the famous tourist destinations. The reality is that the famous tourist destinations aren’t like what we see on the Internet and our friend’s honeymoon pictures. The famous places are completely different from what you’d expected. If you are a frequent traveller, then you can relate to what we are talking about but if you haven’t travelled that much and are planning to travel soon, then we recommend you to see the pictures we have brought for you.

Today, we will show you two pictures of the exact same places; one that you see on the Internet and the other one that shows the reality of the place. You’ll soon realise that the famous tourist destinations don’t look like what you see in the movies or photographs. Have a look at the reality behind the surreal photos of the famous tourist destinations.

1. Cairo, Egypt

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If you are planning to visit pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt, then make sure that arrive early in the day with a water bottle otherwise you’ll have to wait in the scorching heat.

 

2. The Great Wall Of China

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Visiting the Great Wall of China isn’t fun. Just see the photos on the Internet and enjoy.

 

3. Maldives

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Everyone has a dream of visiting the calm and beautiful beaches of Maldives because the photos we see on the Internet look surreal. But, seems like the reality is completely different from what’s expected.

 

4. Louvre Museum, Paris, France

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Everybody waits to click a selfie with the famous painting Monalisa and the museum is always crowded.

 

5. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

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If you are planning to go for a Picnic in front of Eiffel tower, you better be ready to enter a crowded place.

 

6. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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Well, we think you need to wait long before you get a place for sunbathing.

 

7. Santorini Island, Greece

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These famous tourist destinations are always packed with the people. Keep that in mind before you visit the place.

 

8. Taj Mahal, Agra, India

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One of the seven wonders of the world doesn’t actually look like what you see in the pictures.

 

9. Leaning Tower Of Pisa, Italy

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If your life-long dream is to pose in front of the leaning tower of Pisa, then be ready to fight for a spot because, at any given time, there are hundreds of people posing in front of it.

 

10. Venice, Italy

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Taking a romantic Gondola ride in Venice, Italy is a dream of every couple but once you see the real pictures of the place, you’ll realise that it’s better to stay at the hotel.

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Do let us know if you have visited any popular tourist destinations and were shocked to see the condition there. If you are amazed to see these eye-opening photographs, then don’t forget to share this article with your loved ones.

H/T: TravelTraingle.

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