Recently, one netizen went on to ask others: “What tourist attractions are NOT overrated?” Fellow travelers came through with answers from almost every continent. I personally have to agree with one commenter: pictures don’t really do Yellowstone justice. It’s considered the No. 1 National Park in the U.S. for a reason!
As summer is almost already here, dear Pandas, scroll down to see where you can plan your next vacation and not be disappointed.
Bored Panda also reached out to travel bloggers Kristin Addis and Matthew Kepnes. Kristin is the CEO of Be My Travel Muse and founder of Parenthood Adventures, and Matthew is a New York Times best-selling author who helps people travel more for less. We asked them what destinations they would deem totally worth a traveler’s time and the psychology behind why we sometimes get disappointed by tourist attractions. Read their insights below!
Kristin Addis: Be My Travel Muse | Parenthood Adventures
Matthew Kepnes: Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site | Ten Years a Nomad | Twitter | Instagram
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Then she goes for a more international tourist attraction. “The rice terraces in China’s YuanYang are just as extensive and impressive as they look in photos. No Photoshop there!” After Googling it, I can confidently say: wow! Definitely agree! However, Kristin has one more pick: “Norway was just as pristine and beautiful as it appeared in the photos,” she tells us.
Matthew Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt, says that there are too many destinations that are worth the hype in his opinion. But if he had to name just three, they would be Albania, Tbilisi, and The American South. “Albania (and the Balkans in general) [are] super affordable, few tourists. Tbilisi, Georgia [is a] lively city with a youthful and progressive vibe. And The American South – perfect for road trips and has amazing food.”
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“I try not to have expectations when visiting a place, but it can be tough when we see such perfect pictures on social media. Some of the ‘Instagram vs. Reality’ trend has helped to uncover that, but when it comes down to it, if you want things all to yourself, you’ve got to wake up super early, go in the off-season, or make peace with sharing it.”
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“I think the best attitude to have when traveling is an open mind. Accept things as they are. People and places aren’t there to appease you, so take them as they come and embrace them on their own terms. Do that, and you’ll have a much more rewarding experience,” Matthew tells us.
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“For me, it was the Romblon sand bar in the Philippines,” she confesses. “I’d seen so many pictures of it with just a single person walking out on the sand bar and thought it looked beyond dreamy, but when I arrived, it was positively crawling with people. I should have expected that since I was going midday, but it sort of ruined the magic for me,” Kristin admits.
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