Planning a trip to a new place is extremely exciting, which is why a lot of expectations ride on it. But many times, no matter what you do, you end up disappointed. Not because your planning was inadequate, but only due to the fact some places do not live up to their hype. We are discussing these places and will be calling them tourist traps. So without much delay, let us jump right to places that are worth avoiding even though they are incredibly famous.
The Mona Lisa, Paris
If you are planning a trip to Paris, one thing which comes to mind is The Louvre Museum. Impossible to see everything in one day, there is one thing people go to see in the museum. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci is the main tourist attraction, and there is always an unprecedented amount of crowd there.
But if you want to figure out the reason behind Mona Lisa’s smile, you will have to do so from afar because of the crowding, and the painting is awfully small. It is not that small, but it is undoubtedly smaller than you might have expected. It is just 30x21 inches, so if you want to skip it and explore something else in Paris, it would not be a decision you will regret.
But if you want to figure out the reason behind Mona Lisa’s smile, you will have to do so from afar because of the crowding, and the painting is awfully small. It is not that small, but it is undoubtedly smaller than you might have expected. It is just 30x21 inches, so if you want to skip it and explore something else in Paris, it would not be a decision you will regret.
Stonehenge, UK
If you are a curious person, you must have heard about Stonehenge. The lack of story behind their origin puzzles people even now. This is why they ask for a significant price to see them up close. But that’s the catch: You do not get to see them up close. Stonehenge is a massive structure, so you will not face the same issue as you did with Mona Lisa. But it is inherently disappointing to net up close to the stones.
The Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Los Angeles
The handprints and the stars of your favorite celebrities seem like a good idea to include in your itinerary, but it would not be very pleasant. What would you do with more than 2000 handprints with stars of celebrities being walked on by? The stars are not maintained well and are highly disappointing to any Hollywood fan who wants to make a trip here.
Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand
The fan in you will want to make this trip, but take a breath and reconsider. The entry fees are humongous, and you will encounter crowds everywhere. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are popular books and movies, to put it mildly. You will have to be patient for your turn to click photos, and that time can be better spent elsewhere. It is an impressive place, but you can do without it as well.
Sydney Opera House, Australia
This is another tourist attraction you will be disappointed by if you are just there to click photos. The exterior of the Sydney Opera House is extremely impressive, and the opera house has become synonymous with Sydney and Australia. But you can get better pictures of the tourist attraction from afar than up close because of the crowds. Unless you are going in to watch an opera, you will be better off staying away and clicking photos from a distance.
The Takeaway
Just because a place is popular does not mean it is worth spending your time on. Adjusting your expectations before visiting the tourist traps mentioned above will save you from a lot of disappointment. So the next time you plan a trip, choose the right places to enjoy yourself to the fullest.
The Takeaway
Just because a place is popular does not mean it is worth spending your time on. Adjusting your expectations before visiting the tourist traps mentioned above will save you from a lot of disappointment. So the next time you plan a trip, choose the right places to enjoy yourself to the fullest.
