Traveling is a pleasure. Miliki's children's song said it, and psychology agrees. In addition to visiting incredible places, traveling allows us to get out of our comfort zone and discover other ways of living.
There is scientific evidence that supports, for example, that it is an anti-stress cure. The Canadian doctor Mel Borins wrote in his book Go away just because of how healthy it is, that traveling takes us away from routine and stress. In fact, this study of Arizona researchers affirms that people who travel have a higher quality of life. This other one study conducted in the United States determined that traveling reduces the risk of suffering a heart attack. And more benefits, like that by changing perspective, we change our point of view, which boosts self-knowledge.
But there are times when we plan a trip, we arrive at our destination and what we see is not what we expected. We are so disappointed that we vow not to return.
Expectations, what we see on our social networks and what influencers show may be part of the blame. which sometimes is not as idyllic as it seems. A bit like the famous meme of “when you order it on Aliexpress vs when it arrives”.
In my case, I travel a lot, I have several places where I have had this feeling, such as the Lello bookstore in Porto, a plan that seems perfect if it rains in the Portuguese citybut when you step on it, you have the feeling that what you saw before you went is not what you see now.
We are going to use travelers who have visited famous tourist destinations and did not like them. Although be careful, opinions are like everything, what others hate, you may love.
Albania
Okay, maybe with this first destination you're going to hate me, just like the country's tourist office, but the truth is that Albania, the so-called European Caribbean, is a country that has become fashionable on social networks for being economical. and a “hidden treasure”, but it is actually a clear example of this.
The streamer Jorge 'Werlyb' He has a million followers on Twitch and has been one of those who have told the “reality” of a tourist trip to Albania. “On TikTok it looked spectacular and the reality is that it's shit.” It is not the only one as explain our colleagues at Magnet, who attest to dozens of opinions from travelers who have been disappointed with this trip.
@eldumillas The reality of Albania🇦🇱 in case you were thinking of going!!!!👺
♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim
Cairo, Egypt
It is true that the pyramids and all the history behind them is truly amazing. The story of a civilization that has unfortunately suffered repeated abuse from tourists over the years.
In addition to pollution, people asking you for money as if you were a walking dollar symbol, animal abuse, treatment of women… Tourists are treated like cattle, and as much as the pyramids are spectacular, not everyone is worth the trip.
@louisa.bereski Sadly. #egypt #traveltiktok #travellife #travelbucketlist #traveldiaries #cairo #pyramids #fantasy #reality #visiting #vacay #holiday
♬ Arabian Nights (2019) – Will Smith
Damnoen Saduak floating market in Bangkok, Thailand
This very famous market is the worst tourist destination in the world according to CNN and yet it is an essential place if we travel to Bangkok. In this case the duality is that it is original and a unique experience to shop by boat, but it is also so touristy that what was picturesque has now been corrupted and is often a tourist trap. In fact, on Google, despite being so famous, it only has a 3.8 in its more than 20k reviews.
The Taj Mahal, India
After having visited it as part of a route through India and with the aim of completing the seven wonders of the world, I think it is one of the biggest disappointments of my life.
Not only is it overcrowded to levels you cannot imagine, the contrast between the poverty that surrounds it and the palace itself is overwhelming. Is it pretty? It certainly is, and even more so if you know its history, but traveling to India just to see it is not worth it.
@danielc.lobato Raw reality Taj Mahal, India #tajmahal #agra #india #indian #reality
♬ Somewhere Only We Know – Gustixa
Be careful with safety, if you decide to go it alone it can be dangerous, and be careful with hygiene, odors and everything else. They sold it to me as a spiritual journey and the reality is that I came back very disappointed.
@sandraml_96 The two faces of #india… #travel #traveltiktok #expectationvsreality #expectativavsreality #indiatravel #tajmahal
♬ september on crack ft. a recorder (Earth, Wind & Fire – September) – frickin weeb
Da Nang, Vietnam
Vietnam is an amazing country, with incredible cuisine, dream places and affordable prices. That is why it is also one of the most popular places and most crowded by tourists.
After visiting Da Nang, there are those who question why it is so popular: dirty water, many people and it is impossible to enjoy, for example, the Golden Bridge.
@emmaduffy95 Golden Bridge, Da Nang, Vietnam #instagramvsreality #travel2022
♬ original sound – Rich Kids of London
The Great Wall of China
We are going again to a place that I know well and that, although impressive, is also crazy. I'm talking about the Great Wall of China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are so many, so many tourists, that what you saw on Instagram is not going to happen.
@amandaccheng If you are going to go: the Chinese Wall is very long, there are less touristy areas 🥲 #parati #fyp #foryou #china #travel #viajar #expectativavsreality #trend #viral
♬ original sound –
Maybe it's worth it to visit the Spanish Wall of China, because not all of the Great Wall has been rebuilt and if you want to walk along it you will have to do so surrounded by hundreds of people who will walk the same path as you. Like a pack.
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