We were in Ireland last August and were driving around checking out many spots along the West Coast. Ended up in the village of Blarney Castle too but did not go. There were so many good castles along our way to see free of charge or with just few euros. If I remember correctly, Blarney would've been 20/person to get in so 40 for the two of us. Instead we drove around other areas and found the abandoned Kilcrea Castle that we climbed on top of. It was a much better adventure that the Blarney castle probably would've been. Also the Ross Castle was a good visit!
Been to Hobbiton and have to disagree, I loved every second. Yes I will admit your description is accurate, you are on a guided tour and you do move through relatively quickly, however, in saying that I still think it was worth it. We also paid the bit extra and had lunch there.
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I wasn't disappointed seeing the Mona Lisa. I think everybody already knows that it's not a huge painting. Besides, just seeing the Louvre in general is awesome.
I was fully expecting to hate the Mona Lisa because of how overhyped it is. But when I got close, there was something about her mischievous smile that really drew me in.
France is great when they try to sell you a product. But if you want to know the real Da Vinci, you need to come to Italy. Italians are no more great merchants today, but here you can know the true renaissance artists.
My sister said it was a very disappointing experience. The painting itself was great. But there was a massive line and way too many people. And staff rushes you through it like some kind of police force. And pretty much everyone there is jumping in, trying to take the perfect selfie. Painting = great. Experience = awful.
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I'm from Denmark - I agree! If you go here, just get a postcard of the little mermaid. I'll stand by the notion that the little mermaid is the most overrated tourist attraction in Europe! A lot of really nice things to see in Copenhagen, but drop 🧜♀️ it's like a really long trip to see her 😳
@@jakobraahauge7299 And also If you se the pictures you imagine it beeing out in the harbor with the ocean in the back, but in reality it is basically right at the shore and in the background there is industry, while the surrounding area is also not very nice.
Take a boat tour of the harbor. It swings by so you can see all the mermaid from the water with all the tourists taking pics, then see a lot of interesting sights around the harbor and canals.
if you visit the Louvre on a Sunday morning, entering on exactly the opening hour, then walk immediately to the Mona Lisa, you can have her for yourself for half an hour to an hour. That is a totally different experience, you can really experience the painting, instead of fighting elbow by elbow with the usual selfy idiots who have no clue whatsoever about art.
As an idiot who has no clue whatsoever about art, this happened to me in the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. Some tourists were freaking out over "The Scream" (Munch's most famous painting) but I just glossed over it. Then I reached "Solen" (The Sun), a 8x4 mts colossus that blew my mind. After I realised I had my jaw open for the past 20 seconds (so my tongue was starting to feel dry) I realised I was the only one in that particular room. So I had the time to sit down and appreciate the painting even more. Moral of the story: If you want to visit a hip museum, do check the opening hours and go early (ie: as soon as they open it), so you have time to sink in what you truly want to see.
Agree with most except Loch Ness. No one in this day and age visits Loch Ness expecting to see a monster. It's extremely beautiful, and the highlands are worth exploring
pineyi We took the tourists’ road from Inverness to Fort William, before going to glasgow, and passed loch ness on the way, and I can say that it was one of the best traveling experiences I’ve had in Europe
I think that's an Urban Legend... The place is manned during the day and well locked up at night. Plus they wipe it down with an antiseptic wipe each time. Still overrated though.
@Alan Hogan That may have been true many years ago. You never know , I have been places that were not even guarded at night back in the 60s and 70s. It's a lovely thought thought.
Champs Élysées has nothing to do with a green field. The name is French for the Elysian Fields, the paradise for dead heroes in Greek mythology. Your comment is quite strange and sounds uneducated. Or is it a kind of bad humor?
Some tourists are disappointed that the ancient, man made, hand crafted pre invention of the wheel, Stone Age site of Stonehenge is not bigger in size and scale. But it’s all about it’s age and feat of ancient human engineering. English Heritage and their staff do a great job at Stonehenge imo.
@@tonybroderick4808 Go home pop a beer and watch football, stop taking up space someone who values history could be occupying. we will both be happier.
I just enjoyed Avebury over Stonehenge as it is more accessible (at least when I visited maybe 12 years ago). I could actually see it and didn't feel pushed along by a crowd-- crowding of sites is a huge issue--from Yellowstone to Stonehenge to wherever.
I cannot believe Blarney is on this list! This is one of our favourite places in Ireland. Sure, the stone is just a stone, but the gardens and grounds are beautiful and make for the perfect day of exploring. Anyone who thinks "there just isn't much going on" there just didn't take the time to explore.
Exactly, it’s a memorable destination, especially the gardens. I wouldn’t even have cared for the stone if it hadn’t been to my wife. I learned the word eloquent from the tourist guide, that was the added value.
I think you mean Bourbon Street, not the French Quarter. You said you won’t find locals in the French Quarter ... dude I am a local and I am there all the time. The French Quarter is so much more than Bourbon St. And where you went that is overpriced I do not know, but there are numerous bars and restaurants in the Quarter that are extremely reasonable.
fashiongirl0584 We go to NOLA annually because my in-laws live there and never tire of it. You’re right about Bourbon St. but I’d also recommend going off season when it’s less crowded.
I found Mt. Rushmore to be very impressive. It is a very long haul to get there by car, but the privately managed attraction is very well done, clean and fascinating. There is much more than the sculpture to include museum space, sculptors workshop and historical artifacts. Also, the nearby Crazy Horse memorial is well worth the visit.
Ugh….Dud, I understand the sculpture talent and the effort of blowing a beautiful mountain face into a bench of faces, but I think it’s just not worth the hype….I was so grateful we were able to get to Bear Claw (AKA Devils Tower p) not to far from Rushmore is much more awe inspiring, peaceful and worth the drive!
@@patroberts5449 My feelings about it. I don't think it should should have been done.All the photos of Devil's Tower look amazing. Also enjoyed Shiprock NM, giant stone formation. It's kind of a tiny stop in the NE corner. Most people don't see it and go to the Four Corners museum (looks like a huge tourist trap). But you can put a limb in 4 states if that's your thing. Bleh!
I’ve had the same experience . I have found private(1-2 people while super pricy is just better). Once went to Yellowstone in a minibus maybe 6 people , nobody knows almost every national park in America has small private tours. Never had a bad one but some were better than others. At Yellowstone started on in more touristy areas, watched old faithful and it was more moving than I thought,something like a shared witness of an event. We had a wonderful picnic lunch under the trees and then off to his personal Geiger (goes off every third day at 2 or was it 4) and is private mud hole, 10 different colors and much hotter and more colorful
Manneken Pis. Not only is it tiny, it is also somewhat hidden away. I'm pretty certain you wouldn't even notice it if you didn't know about it (and if it weren't for the tourists around it). Similarly, the little mermaid.
I agree with your critique on the Mona Lisa but Mt Rushmore at night with all of the flags if the states blowing in the wind was well worth the all day ride up the mountain to view
@Paul : Too overcrowded in Croatia, i would much rather go to Spain, better beaches, prettier cities and not so much Czech tourists (and believe me you won't enjoy holiday between "us"
I had a history teacher in high school that described how disappointing it is to see the Mona Lisa. He said you come to the room it's housed and it's so crowded you have to wait your turn and everyone is taking pictures like their meeting a famous person, when you finally get to it it's really small.
Jim20 I’ve seen the Mona Lisa and it’s not as great. I love art. There was an incredible painting nearby of Napoleon crowning Josephine I believe and the detail was amazing! There was also a painting with a front and back. La louvre is fantastic! But the Mona Lisa was not as special and I never could understand why it’s such a big deal.
@@anavaderduo7548 ,one of the reasons why the Mona Lisa is worth taking a look is because everyone in the world know about it but never actually seen it in real life; while the Napoleon painting is nicer, but it is largely unknown to the rest of the world.
@@estefanialondono7167 I didn't say about NYC in total but about times square. And yes, I don't have anything close to times square in my city, but this doesn't mean it's not overrated.
Yes, TS's only upside are all the neon lighted signs. Outside of that, the area is over crowded and is filled with big box stores, over priced and underwhelming eateries and many people trying to hustle away your $$$. The rest of Manhattan has much more to offer and I recommend that tourists visit at least one other borough besides Manhattan. Many of the NYC famous museums actually do not have fixed admission prices, so they are a bargain. The Staten Island ferry is free and goes near the Statue of Liberty.
Absolutely agree about the Mona Lisa. It’s in a beautiful place that has so many more beautiful paintings and sculptures to be seen. The crowds are so big and you are so far from her you can’t get a good look anyways.
Hobbiton is not $80-$90; its only $30nzd approx (i paid only $24 3 years ago to go). hobbiton is actually quite remarkable; my mum and i went and we havent read the books or watched the movies; my mum is a garden nut and wanted to see it herself for inspiration for her own garden. worth every dollar.
When my wife and I were dating, we bonded over how mutually disappointing we both found Mt. Rushmore. The photos really exaggerate its scale. That said, the needles highway and Custer State Park nearby are well worth the trip.
The most letdown are travel blogs that tell you "don't go", "it ain't worth it", etc. I have already been told about the Mona Lisa's size, yet that didn't quench my curiosity to go see it myself. Mount Rushmore disappointing? Seriously? I am more disappoitnment with Watchmojos criticisms of certian attractions that aren't really a letdown. Personally I don't buy into travelers telling me don't go to a certain attraction after they have been there for reasons that they don't like it. Look, we all have different preferences and travel inclinations. What may not be impressive for one person may be the opposite for another and vice versa. Unless the place they tell me has terroristic activities, earthquakes, or anything that would kill me, it won't stop me if they say "skip it" cause its small, not worth it (to them), disappointing, etc. I am my own judge and I have to see it myself to make that judgement. Its not buying into the hype, but satisfying one's curiosity. After all, that's what travel is all about..to explore, learn, and see things for yourself.
Baljeet it’s a cool thing to see, but that’s about it. They go there and look at it from afar and go: “wow! There it is! That’s the Mona Lisa!” But then they keep on walking.
I’m British but would put Stonehenge on this list - always tell friends visiting the U.K. to avoid unless they’re here for long enough not to worry about wasting a day visiting from London
It's nice when you go on one of those tours where you actually walk among the stones, touch them (well, your're not supposed not be allowed to touch, but everybody does it), it really gives you a better perspective. Just walking through the trail around it must be very disappointing.
@@MyCatIsNamedChubmuffin they do but it happens only once a week (saturdays I believe), very early in the morning and requires a reservation in advance.
The Statue of Liberty was the mostly disappointing for me. I stupidly thought it was going to be huge. Something like a colossus of 200m in height. I mean it’s big but most of the height is due to the pedestal. Not the actual statue. The other one was the Mona Lisa. Really tiny portrait and you can’t really see anything since you have to view it from 2/3 meters away. On the other hand Monet’s huge painting in the Orangerie museum in Paris managed to fill the disappointment from the Mona Lisa.
@Mattias Lindell 18ESD Elev I have to say that my weird expectations about its size kinda ruined the experience for me. Plus, my dad forgot to book the entrance ticket and we couldn't get in.
It was smaller than i expected as well. But buying a ticket included a fairy ride, museums and amazing views of ny from the island. relative to how expensive museum entrances are in NY, the statue of liberty was well priced. Totally recommend.
My mother and I climbed all the way up to the top of the crown in August 1968. I was 12. It was very hot, and the view out of the tiny windows was very unimpressive.
Good video idea! I think so many places are ruined by tourists, but I guess I’m one also 🤷 The only thing I have to say about this is I often find expectations to be the determining factor whether I enjoy a place or not. Like at the end of the day, cities are only cities where other people also live and work. So when you expect something to be just amazing at every turn, it’s so easy to be let down.
Loch Ness is absolutely beautiful and Urquhart castle is awesome! I'd definitely recommend spending some time in Inverness and trecking there for a day if you are going to Scotland.
I went to Peru last year and the rainbow mountain is a must see in my opinion. It's not easy to some because of the altitude and It defined not like you see on Instagram, but the view is still beautiful and seems like I was lucky cause we could see the colors very clearly. What I would advise against is the nazca lines. That was disappointing. I don't regret going there, but from all the places I visited in Peru, Nazca is the only one I wouldnt come back
AR Used to have beer and pizza on some church steps across from the Trevi (my fave fountain of all, even with those intermittent hordes of tourists; usually had the fountain nearly to myself) on my way home from a teaching gig every Friday. A memorable time!
You're right, Alex! Fontana di Trevi is just stunning and majestic, but so crowded, considering the relatively tiny square where it's set. My suggestion, as a Roman citizen, is to visit it at nighttime, if possible... at 1 or 2 AM, you won't find almost anyone. Plus, the lights are just perfect, showing off every details of the statues 😉
Add Eiffel Tower to the list. It may be an impressive achievement of engineering for it's time, but it is just a hunk of metal in an otherwise amazing city. Farther away you get from the tower more beautiful the city gets, but in the generation of selfies, people don't visit places for themselves anymore.
Kissing the Blarney Stone isn’t all that great, but wandering around the castle grounds is the true highlight! I went a few years ago in early November, and there was hardly anyone there. The trees were a variety of colors, some growing in twisted shapes in and out of the ground. You could wander around for several hours, and there was no line for the castle and stone.
I think the general rule for tourists is not to get too hyped up about what they are going to see, so they will not get too disappointed if their high expectations are not fulfilled. For me, it was a thrill to see the Mona Lisa, and the size did not matter one bit. Seeing Loch Ness is an absolutely delightful experience, Monster or no Monster. So, keep your expectations not too high, and I believe you will never be disappointed. I have rarely found anywhere to be an absolute disappointment, even if some places are over commercialized and crowded, like the French quarter in New Orleans. And visiting Blaney Castle in Ireland is very enjoyable, including kissing the Stone, regardless whether you believe the legend or not! Bon Voyage everybody, do have a great time and experience wherever you go!
I've been in the Loch Ness and I have to say that it is pretty far from Edinburgh but all the way until the Lake it's just amazing, all the landscapes are going to leave you speechless.
I'm glad that it was clarified that they were only talking about the Blarney Stone because I found the castle and its grounds especially absolutely beautiful with all the gardens and greenery.
I disagree with loch ness. Was there in August 2018 an it was beautiful and not crowded at all. I was at a no very touristic village at the south shore. Took an awesom hike. And the sea was stunning.
As a travel agent, my clients repeatedly come back saying how much of a let down the Statue of Liberty, the little mermaid, Hollywood in general and Stonehenge are. From my own personal travels, one of the biggest let downs was Chichen Itza, overrun with tourists and there are much nicer and quieter Mayan ruins elsewhere on the yucatan.
The Grand Bazaar, Istanbul -- I just returned from a trip to Istanbul, and the Grand Bazaar is one grand tourist trap with loads of counterfeit luxury handbags, puffer jackets, belts, et cetera. You name it. Counterfeit luxury goods for cheap!
I always thought the Giant’s Causeway was underwhelming. However, the Antrim Coast road drive from Belfast to the Causeway is spectacular, particularly on a clear day. Be sure to take the scenic route at Tor Head.
I've been to the Loch Ness and I wasn't dissapointed at all. It was bigger than I had expected but for sure worth seeing. The Highlands and Scotland ard generally majestic. Love it there! ❤❤❤
New Zealand is the reason to go to New Zealand. And Paris is the reason to go to Paris. The French Quarter isn’t the reason to go to New Orleans, the cemeteries are. And Ireland was a crushing disappointment. Heartbreaking. Scotland was a massive wonderful surprise, however. Sans Glasgow.
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I totally enjoyed my experience at Champs Elysees, I didn't have any preconceived notion about it , I just simply enjoyed being there along with the Arch de Triumph, one time during the day and one time at night in a taxi. I highly recommend it.
I completely aggree with Mona Lisa We have seen in our lives so many copies that watching the original one didn’t move me But Louvre was amazing and I don’t know if it’s because I’m Greek but when I saw Aphrodite of Milos and Nice of Samothrace I got goosebumps 🥺
If you ever come to Copenhagen, don't waste time on the Little Mermaid (it is called Little Mermaid for a reason), spend some extra time in Tivoli (which is a truly magical themepark in the middle of town) instead.
Or Christiania - I'm Danish and it never ceased to make me wonder why anyone would spend time going to see the little mermaid! She's in the news whenever anyone saws off her head or an advertisement featuring her is particularly rude. Other than that - going to see her is just a thing tourists weirdly keep waisting their time on. A shame, there are a lot of nice stuff to do in Copenhagen 😄
@Adam Efimoff It is very central, quite fancy, but I really would suggest finding a less costly alternative. You pay for a lot of brand, and there are equally nice hotels for a lot less money.
Tips guys, when visiting Louvre or British Museum or any indoor attraction, visit during the worst tourist season. I had a blast at Louvre and Mona Lisa. Of course you need to return at another time for the outdoor attractions, for example, Giverny was closed when I visited. But for me at least 2 trips makes a lot of sense in Paris and London.
When we went to Mt Rushmore we went by car, through the 'Pig-Tail-Tunnels', which our children enjoyed for the name. The amazing thing about Mt. Rushmore is how clear the faces are from very far-away. We stayed until dark and with the lights the faces were clear. We enjoyed our visit there, but then we looked at it as a sculpture done with dynamite and stone. Not as something that was to entertain us.
Phi Phi Island - it would be stunning and absolutely worth if it was as portrayed in travel brochures: deserted beach with perhaps one or two empty Thai longtails floating lazily offshore. The reality: THOUSANDS of people, a good part of the shoreline occupied by large tourist speedboats jammed side by side, a thin film of oil on the water in the snorkelling areas as well as diesel fumes from the numerous longtail boats which are also really loud as their engines are hardly muffled.
I haven’t been to Loch Ness in over 21 years but you’re describing it as far out of the way? I took me 2 hours to drive up from 10 miles south of Edinburgh. I get the overpriced idea, sort of, but gasoline prices were 4 times more expensive, and almost everything is more expensive in Europe. You also need to understand how much tourism is also a big part of their economy and it’s a short season. That’s why you over pay anywhere tourists travel. Scotland is picturesque and peaceful in addition to the history that can be learned from a visit. And for me, the most interesting part of of visiting Scotland is meeting the friendly and humorous people who reside there. I would have put New York City places as much more of a disappointment. Overpriced, noisy, dirty and it’s easy to run into people who are less than polite.
Woah I totally disagree with rainbow mountain, absolutely loved my experience. I did however go on a sunny day in August as the video suggested and it is a tough climb but so worth seeing and equal to the pictures
100% agree. I went last July and the hike is indeed tough. The views from the top are indeed breathtaking. I will say that the crowds are a bit annoying. I was there when it opened at sun up and not many people around. On the way down however the increase in people was evident. Go early for your best experience! Also, it is about 20 degrees F colder at the top than the base so dress accordingly.
I definitely agree about the French Quarter. I think it is definitely worth visiting because of it's unique culture, but it is usually flooded with tourists, a pain to get to if you are local, and not the safest area. That being said the food in the French Quarter is definitely good, but you can find less expensive and even better food if you venture out of the area a bit. Locals have some hidden gem restaurants they don't want tourists to know about.
Also the Alamo in San Antonio is reletively disappointing. Yes I mean it is cool and there’s a ton of history behind it. But it’s super small. Much smaller than what you would think. And it’s settled right in downtown there’s a shopping mall right beside it. It’s just super touristy. So if you’re super into American/mexican history then see it but if not then just admire it from a distance. Please do visit San Antonio though it’s a gorgeous city with a lot of character.
I totally disagree about NOLA. The French Quarter is awesome. Yes it is overcrowded at night especially on the weekends and during football and Mardi Gras season, but if you go in the spring or summer on a weekday it is great. And you don't have to eat in the French Quarter to have amazing cajun food. There are so many great options throughout the city that won't break your budget. But wherever you eat ya got to get something with crawfish! Crawfish etoufee is a personal favorite of mine. :)
Jada Clark I agree with you. I was there right after New Year. I loved it. There is more there then just Bourbon Street. I really enjoyed Seeing Jackson Square, Lafayette Cemetery, French Market , Garden district and the plantations. Oh I so admired the beautiful oak trees. On top of that all the food!
The painting the Mona Lisa is looking at on the other side of room is way more impressive! Its colorful and has a lot going on... and no one was on that side of the room
I'll add a polemic one: Christ The Redeemer, in Rio de Janeiro. The view up there is beautiful, yes, but there are also a lot of other great view places in the city. It's expensive to get there (and even more to buy anything once you arrive) and overcrowded (almost impossible to get a clan selfie of yourself and the statue). The statue itself is not of a big deal as well. I liked it! But people should manage their expectations about it.
Yes, most of what you said is true, if someone goes there for the statue he’ll be disappointed, but the view is awesome. I’ve been there once and I’d like to go back one more time.
I was in Southern Germany for the Black Forest and wasn't overwhelmed by it at all. There are much better sights in Germany that few people talk about.
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don autry the only reason it’s overrated for me is because I lived real close to it. It’s fantastic during the 4th of July. Also really fun to see it at like 10pm when no one is there. It’s otherworldly.
You guys commenting badly the Country that hosts the highest number of World Unesco Heritage Sites.. Know all over the World as "Bel Paese", the Beautiful Country, well.. that is something OVER, something over HILARIOUS! But you got to have travelled to know that! Ahahah
I worked a few blocks from there for 10 months and I never saw how it’s an attraction. It’s only a bunch of flashy advertisements and retailers. TOURIST TRAP!!
The funny thing is that there are more than one Mona Lisa painting and they are all better preserved than the one in Louvre. For example, the one in Madrid at the Prado Museum and the one in Rome which has just been found recently. The colours of both paintings are brighter and the one in Rome is closer to the one Leonardo painted. The colours and the drawing itself of the Louvre one have been altered because of the bad restoration works and now they result almost yellowish. The majority of people wants to see it just because it’s more known and most of the time they don’t even know who Leonardo Da Vinci was.
The Statue of Liberty is the worst tourist trap in NYC. Do you really want to wait in line forever just to climb up a lot of stairs? The wait may be shorter if you book in advance but it's still not worth it. If you really want to get a good look at it, ride the Staten Island Ferry. It runs every half hour, there's no waiting and best of all, it's free.
If you ever do an underrated travel attractions list then you need to include Newgrange. It's a massive Neolithic structure in Ireland that's older than the Pyramids (the oldest one being the Pyramid of Djoser at 2600 bc)and Stonehenge(3000bc) being built in 3200 bc. And it has a door with a roof box above it that perfectly aligns with the sun on the Winter solstice and a roof so well made that it's still waterproof to this day. Archaeologists are baffled on how these people were able to build such a sophisticated structure before the advent of writing and the crane and how advanced their knowledge of the cosmos and the exact alignment of the sun was. Shows how skilled my ancestors were in construction techniques,lapidary design, mathematical calculations and astronomical observation.
The royal palace at Caserta near Naples,Italy is one of the most underrated tourist attractions in the world -the amazing cascade in front of the building runs for miles -a whole river was diverted to make this amazing feature!
If you want heat stroke. Go in the winter. Florida is a Sauna .If you have respiratory issues be warned. I left there because I couldn't breath 7 - 9 months out of the year.
Loch Ness is not a guaranteed thing... Mona Lisa is probably a replica while the real one is somewhere safe. Im surprise Vegas is not ur top destination!
Nice vid, but Loch Ness is great. Mysterious and beautiful. Should have included the Keswick pencil museum... just a gift shop you pay to go in... was a few years ago, so things may have improved a bit since. Sorry, pencil museum, but you should let people look around the old factory. Otherwise, the world is a wonderful place!
One reason the Mona Lisa is so famous is that it was stolen briefly around 1911 and became a media sensation due to the theft. Otherwise it would just be another good painting in the louvre. The cultural phenomenon of the crowds around the painting holding up their phones is more interesting than the actual painting. if you do visit the louvre, be sure to see the decorative arts wing (on the north side of the louvre). Astonishing and crowd free. You’ll be more impressed with that than the paintings.
I loved it as a fan but I spoke to a middle aged guy there who told me he had never seen the films. I thought really? I wouldn't pay that much if I hadn't seen them
I feel like even tho some of these places are over hyped.. it's still cool to say you've been there! Come on.. Loch Ness in Scotland! That would be awesome!
You didn’t mention the disappointment of the pyramids when you go and it’s in a suburb of Cairo and all the photos of this amazing site are from an angle that doesn’t include 21st century Cairo! The pyramids and the Sphinx are brilliant though!
The hike to the viewing point of Vinicunca [Rainbow Mountain] in Peru is the equivalent to the elevation of Everest Base Camp; it isn’t meant to be an easy hike. I went last September and it was beautiful and although the colors aren’t what you see on IG (but I mean what is real on IG) it’s absolutely stunning. Not to mention the pride in ones own accomplishment of trekking it. Also, you have a picture thrown in that is of the Rainbow Mountain in China, just FYI.
Agree with some but Rainbow Mountain is stunning. The entire hike is amazing even if you don’t see those vibrant colors. You also see a glacier. If you like nature or hiking you won’t be disappointed
Have you checked out any of these overhyped attractions and destinations?
We were in Ireland last August and were driving around checking out many spots along the West Coast. Ended up in the village of Blarney Castle too but did not go. There were so many good castles along our way to see free of charge or with just few euros. If I remember correctly, Blarney would've been 20/person to get in so 40 for the two of us. Instead we drove around other areas and found the abandoned Kilcrea Castle that we climbed on top of. It was a much better adventure that the Blarney castle probably would've been. Also the Ross Castle was a good visit!
Never been to any of those
Live in Cork near Blarney Castle. Funny to see a local attraction being treated as overhyped. Visit the Cork Butter Museum instead!
@@PaddyPanda I really enjoyed the Cork Butter Museum!!! 😍
Been to Hobbiton and have to disagree, I loved every second. Yes I will admit your description is accurate, you are on a guided tour and you do move through relatively quickly, however, in saying that I still think it was worth it. We also paid the bit extra and had lunch there.
There’s nothing sweeter than being able to afford the luxury of traveling to different locations as enchanting and beautiful as this.
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I wasn't disappointed seeing the Mona Lisa. I think everybody already knows that it's not a huge painting. Besides, just seeing the Louvre in general is awesome.
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I was fully expecting to hate the Mona Lisa because of how overhyped it is. But when I got close, there was something about her mischievous smile that really drew me in.
France is great when they try to sell you a product. But if you want to know the real Da Vinci, you need to come to Italy. Italians are no more great merchants today, but here you can know the true renaissance artists.
Judging a painting based on its size 🤦♂️
My sister said it was a very disappointing experience.
The painting itself was great. But there was a massive line and way too many people. And staff rushes you through it like some kind of police force. And pretty much everyone there is jumping in, trying to take the perfect selfie.
Painting = great. Experience = awful.
How about Hollywood Boulevard? Most disapointing experience of my life 😂
The same for the same street in Hollywood, Florida! 😂
I loved Hollywood Boulevard!
Nico Schneider Fitness same, I moved to California and after a while wanted to see what the fuss was all about, it’s filled with weirdos, hookers, and smells like piss. 🤣😂
@@bobmuller8256 Gee...I hope you went back to from whence you came.😎
yeah, I went there on sunday night and there was no one except for the weirdos. And it was really dirty
For me the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen is the most overrated attractions i have ever visited in more than 50 countries.
I'm from Denmark - I agree! If you go here, just get a postcard of the little mermaid. I'll stand by the notion that the little mermaid is the most overrated tourist attraction in Europe! A lot of really nice things to see in Copenhagen, but drop 🧜♀️ it's like a really long trip to see her 😳
Same! I don’t get what’s the deal. So overrated.
@@jakobraahauge7299 And also If you se the pictures you imagine it beeing out in the harbor with the ocean in the back, but in reality it is basically right at the shore and in the background there is industry, while the surrounding area is also not very nice.
@@StAngerNo1 exactly! Probably the most overrated tourist attraction in Europe! At least Manneken Pis isn't in the middle of nowhere! 😂
Take a boat tour of the harbor. It swings by so you can see all the mermaid from the water with all the tourists taking pics, then see a lot of interesting sights around the harbor and canals.
if you visit the Louvre on a Sunday morning, entering on exactly the opening hour, then walk immediately to the Mona Lisa, you can have her for yourself for half an hour to an hour. That is a totally different experience, you can really experience the painting, instead of fighting elbow by elbow with the usual selfy idiots who have no clue whatsoever about art.
As an idiot who has no clue whatsoever about art, this happened to me in the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. Some tourists were freaking out over "The Scream" (Munch's most famous painting) but I just glossed over it. Then I reached "Solen" (The Sun), a 8x4 mts colossus that blew my mind. After I realised I had my jaw open for the past 20 seconds (so my tongue was starting to feel dry) I realised I was the only one in that particular room. So I had the time to sit down and appreciate the painting even more.
Moral of the story: If you want to visit a hip museum, do check the opening hours and go early (ie: as soon as they open it), so you have time to sink in what you truly want to see.
thanks for the tip
I opted for the Musée d'Orsay instead of the much more crowded Louvre, and loved it.
Agree with most except Loch Ness. No one in this day and age visits Loch Ness expecting to see a monster. It's extremely beautiful, and the highlands are worth exploring
There are more beautiful lochs which are quieter and more accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Loch Ness is worthy of this list
I do prefer Loch Lomond to be fair
Agreed! It was beautiful
pineyi We took the tourists’ road from Inverness to Fort William, before going to glasgow, and passed loch ness on the way, and I can say that it was one of the best traveling experiences I’ve had in Europe
I dread those Lochs
don’t kiss the blarney stone! my friend’s dad is from ireland and he said that locals pee on it and laugh when people kiss it.
I think that's an Urban Legend... The place is manned during the day and well locked up at night. Plus they wipe it down with an antiseptic wipe each time. Still overrated though.
My father hails from Cork and says this rumour is a crock of shit 😂
@@howjamieson123 But what if a Chinese from Wuhan kisses it?
@Alan Hogan That may have been true many years ago. You never know , I have been places that were not even guarded at night back in the 60s and 70s. It's a lovely thought thought.
This isn't true its sealed off and has opening and closing times just be ready for the queues of American tourists. Lol
I loved Loch Ness. Knowing it wasn’t real, there was still an unexplainable feeling of mystery and you never know what’s deep under the lake.
Many tests were done at that lake and is proven to be a big eel. Possibly the biggest eel in the world lol
@@XLander23 That's what they tell us it is but nonetheless there is something lurking in the loch.
Loch Ness is definitely real.
And the Easter bunny is real to 😂
@@XLander23 No it's not. But Loch Ness is certainly real. It's on maps and everything.
Champs Élysées has nothing to do with a green field. The name is French for the Elysian Fields, the paradise for dead heroes in Greek mythology.
Your comment is quite strange and sounds uneducated. Or is it a kind of bad humor?
Adam Efimoff There are many better places for shopping in Paris and much more beautiful places
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Some tourists are disappointed that the ancient, man made, hand crafted pre invention of the wheel, Stone Age site of Stonehenge is not bigger in size and scale. But it’s all about it’s age and feat of ancient human engineering. English Heritage and their staff do a great job at Stonehenge imo.
£20 quid to see a pile of big rocks? Waste of money.
@@tonybroderick4808 Go home pop a beer and watch football, stop taking up space someone who values history could be occupying. we will both be happier.
But the Best thing about Stonehenge .... Is then going to Salisbury Cathedral!
I just enjoyed Avebury over Stonehenge as it is more accessible (at least when I visited maybe 12 years ago). I could actually see it and didn't feel pushed along by a crowd-- crowding of sites is a huge issue--from Yellowstone to Stonehenge to wherever.
I cannot believe Blarney is on this list! This is one of our favourite places in Ireland. Sure, the stone is just a stone, but the gardens and grounds are beautiful and make for the perfect day of exploring. Anyone who thinks "there just isn't much going on" there just didn't take the time to explore.
Nice castle but people only come to kiss the stone
Agreed. Blarney is cool. The stone is just a small part of it.
Exactly, it’s a memorable destination, especially the gardens. I wouldn’t even have cared for the stone if it hadn’t been to my wife. I learned the word eloquent from the tourist guide, that was the added value.
Completely agree. Just came home from Ireland and that was my favorite site
Go to Bunratty instead. MUCH more interesting!
I think you mean Bourbon Street, not the French Quarter. You said you won’t find locals in the French Quarter ... dude I am a local and I am there all the time. The French Quarter is so much more than Bourbon St. And where you went that is overpriced I do not know, but there are numerous bars and restaurants in the Quarter that are extremely reasonable.
fashiongirl0584 We go to NOLA annually because my in-laws live there and never tire of it. You’re right about Bourbon St. but I’d also recommend going off season when it’s less crowded.
Well said!
fashiongirl0584 preach
I used to love to go there year round ,New Orleans isn't just Mardi Gras but this guy must think so.
I love NOLA! I go every year at least twice and you’re right, French Quarter is not only Bourbon St... NOLA is history and also lots of fun!
I found Mt. Rushmore to be very impressive. It is a very long haul to get there by car, but the privately managed attraction is very well done, clean and fascinating. There is much more than the sculpture to include museum space, sculptors workshop and historical artifacts. Also, the nearby Crazy Horse memorial is well worth the visit.
Also cathedral spires, badlands Custer state park and black hills
Ugh….Dud, I understand the sculpture talent and the effort of blowing a beautiful mountain face into a bench of faces, but I think it’s just not worth the hype….I was so grateful we were able to get to Bear Claw (AKA Devils Tower p) not to far from Rushmore is much more awe inspiring, peaceful and worth the drive!
@@patroberts5449 My feelings about it. I don't think it should should have been done.All the photos of Devil's Tower look amazing. Also enjoyed Shiprock NM, giant stone formation. It's kind of a tiny stop in the NE corner. Most people don't see it and go to the Four Corners museum (looks like a huge tourist trap). But you can put a limb in 4 states if that's your thing. Bleh!
The first time at Rushmore, I thought "overhyped". At my most recent visit, there was a talk by a Ranger, and the ending brought me to tears.
I’ve had the same experience . I have found private(1-2 people while super pricy is just better). Once went to Yellowstone in a minibus maybe 6 people , nobody knows almost every national park in America has small private tours. Never had a bad one but some were better than others. At Yellowstone started on in more touristy areas, watched old faithful and it was more moving than I thought,something like a shared witness of an event. We had a wonderful picnic lunch under the trees and then off to his personal Geiger (goes off every third day at 2 or was it 4) and is private mud hole, 10 different colors and much hotter and more colorful
Manneken Pis. Not only is it tiny, it is also somewhat hidden away. I'm pretty certain you wouldn't even notice it if you didn't know about it (and if it weren't for the tourists around it). Similarly, the little mermaid.
I agree with your critique on the Mona Lisa but Mt Rushmore at night with all of the flags if the states blowing in the wind was well worth the all day ride up the mountain to view
Its always a crowd around the Manneken Pis and all you do is take a picture of it peeing. Nothing really spectacular.
I’m from Brussels and yea you’re right the manneken pis is funny but really underwhelming
Well, Belgium is small country, so wat do you expect?
The Manneken pis is a joke to us belgians. We never try to sell it as a must-see thing lmao
I used to live in New Orleans, and locals do go to the French Quarter to eat or hang out.
Only Bourbon St should have been specified. The rest of the FQ is not overrated.
as a south dakotan... i got triggered when i saw mount rushmore, since, besides the badlands, it’s all we got going for us lmao
I loved both...and I've been overseas 20x. We have beautiful destinations in the US, like SD...which is why so many global travelers come to the US.
You've also got the glorious Corn Palace. I would definitely see that wonder of the world. ;)
Liz Hicks the bandlands are beautiful
I don't think Rushmore is overrated at all, especially since I was there for July 4
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#1 Lagos Nigeria but then again no tourist in his right mind would go to Nigeria.
Africa is a beautiful continent (and massive) it’s in my list but parts of it I know are very dangerous for tourist.
French Quarter, Hobbiton, Blarney, Loch Ness... it's like you're looking at my travel plans for the next two years.
Shit..
I don’t know why, but I find it hilarious
Hobbiton is beautiful but just overpriced. And besides, it's just a stop off on the incredible experience which is New Zealand
Don't worry, 2020 wanted to protect you from disappointment and made us all unable to travel at all🤭💯
@Paul : Too overcrowded in Croatia, i would much rather go to Spain, better beaches, prettier cities and not so much Czech tourists (and believe me you won't enjoy holiday between "us"
I had a history teacher in high school that described how disappointing it is to see the Mona Lisa. He said you come to the room it's housed and it's so crowded you have to wait your turn and everyone is taking pictures like their meeting a famous person, when you finally get to it it's really small.
I don't think the french quarter is over rated
Xinzlo I agree. They were only showing bourbon street. That for sure is over rated. The rest of the French quarter is awesome
Agreed... french quarter was the highlight in New Orleans
Jim20 I’ve seen the Mona Lisa and it’s not as great. I love art. There was an incredible painting nearby of Napoleon crowning Josephine I believe and the detail was amazing! There was also a painting with a front and back. La louvre is fantastic! But the Mona Lisa was not as special and I never could understand why it’s such a big deal.
@@anavaderduo7548 ,one of the reasons why the Mona Lisa is worth taking a look is because everyone in the world know about it but never actually seen it in real life; while the Napoleon painting is nicer, but it is largely unknown to the rest of the world.
Mona Lisa wasn't even my favorite piece of art in that room (the wedding at Cana wins)
Me too
Mona Lisa is just a portrait like thousand of others. It’s the story behind it that makes the hype. We - humans - are simple creatures.
Υοu should add Time's Square in NYC.
You should see my boring town and then let me know if NYC is not just impressive
@@estefanialondono7167 I didn't say about NYC in total but about times square. And yes, I don't have anything close to times square in my city, but this doesn't mean it's not overrated.
Yes, TS's only upside are all the neon lighted signs. Outside of that, the area is over crowded and is filled with big box stores, over priced and underwhelming eateries and many people trying to hustle away your $$$. The rest of Manhattan has much more to offer and I recommend that tourists visit at least one other borough besides Manhattan. Many of the NYC famous museums actually do not have fixed admission prices, so they are a bargain. The Staten Island ferry is free and goes near the Statue of Liberty.
Times Square isn't a destination as much as a place you pass through on your way to see better things.
@@colormedubious4747 it's a travel attractions like the rest of the video.
Absolutely agree about the Mona Lisa. It’s in a beautiful place that has so many more beautiful paintings and sculptures to be seen. The crowds are so big and you are so far from her you can’t get a good look anyways.
Stonehenge and that stupid mermaid in Copenhagen. That rock thing in Peru looks amazing
Hobbiton is not $80-$90; its only $30nzd approx (i paid only $24 3 years ago to go). hobbiton is actually quite remarkable; my mum and i went and we havent read the books or watched the movies; my mum is a garden nut and wanted to see it herself for inspiration for her own garden. worth every dollar.
Amanda Quinlivan thank you for this! Planning to go there next year. 🤗
When my wife and I were dating, we bonded over how mutually disappointing we both found Mt. Rushmore. The photos really exaggerate its scale. That said, the needles highway and Custer State Park nearby are well worth the trip.
Paris is a city famous for its green spaces? Hmm 🤔
The most letdown are travel blogs that tell you "don't go", "it ain't worth it", etc. I have already been told about the Mona Lisa's size, yet that didn't quench my curiosity to go see it myself. Mount Rushmore disappointing? Seriously? I am more disappoitnment with Watchmojos criticisms of certian attractions that aren't really a letdown. Personally I don't buy into travelers telling me don't go to a certain attraction after they have been there for reasons that they don't like it. Look, we all have different preferences and travel inclinations. What may not be impressive for one person may be the opposite for another and vice versa. Unless the place they tell me has terroristic activities, earthquakes, or anything that would kill me, it won't stop me if they say "skip it" cause its small, not worth it (to them), disappointing, etc. I am my own judge and I have to see it myself to make that judgement. Its not buying into the hype, but satisfying one's curiosity. After all, that's what travel is all about..to explore, learn, and see things for yourself.
Totally agree with Mona Lisa! As compared to the other pieces of art, it’s highly overrated!
Jim20 ever heard of something called manners?
yeah but it's a cool thing to see. If you're in paris you have to go the louvre so you might as well see the mona lisa while you're their
Baljeet it’s a cool thing to see, but that’s about it. They go there and look at it from afar and go: “wow! There it is! That’s the Mona Lisa!” But then they keep on walking.
@@durban55 yeah but as I said if you are in paris and you have to go the louvre so you might as well see it
Could you paint it?
I’m British but would put Stonehenge on this list - always tell friends visiting the U.K. to avoid unless they’re here for long enough not to worry about wasting a day visiting from London
Les champs Élysée aren’t overrated, there are just a lot of tourists
I agree. I thought it was a very enjoyable stroll. And there is plenty of greenery and outdoor art at the eastern end of the boulevard.
yep, that's the reason they are overrated, not because of the place but because of the experience
I enjoyed it as well! Sure there are many big chain stores but the walk is pretty enjoyable and it is a magnificent big street
There are illegal vendors everywhere though, that's my only issue with it
I'd have to go with Stonehenge. Not nearly as impressive as one might be led to believe.
Live 30 mins away and it’s bloody useless
It's nice when you go on one of those tours where you actually walk among the stones, touch them (well, your're not supposed not be allowed to touch, but everybody does it), it really gives you a better perspective. Just walking through the trail around it must be very disappointing.
Gladson MF do they still let you tough the stones? I went in 2016 and was limited to the trail around it.
@@MyCatIsNamedChubmuffin they do but it happens only once a week (saturdays I believe), very early in the morning and requires a reservation in advance.
Gladson MF damn. I wish I’d known.
The Statue of Liberty was the mostly disappointing for me. I stupidly thought it was going to be huge. Something like a colossus of 200m in height. I mean it’s big but most of the height is due to the pedestal. Not the actual statue. The other one was the Mona Lisa. Really tiny portrait and you can’t really see anything since you have to view it from 2/3 meters away.
On the other hand Monet’s huge painting in the Orangerie museum in Paris managed to fill the disappointment from the Mona Lisa.
@Mattias Lindell 18ESD Elev I have to say that my weird expectations about its size kinda ruined the experience for me. Plus, my dad forgot to book the entrance ticket and we couldn't get in.
It was smaller than i expected as well. But buying a ticket included a fairy ride, museums and amazing views of ny from the island. relative to how expensive museum entrances are in NY, the statue of liberty was well priced. Totally recommend.
My mother and I climbed all the way up to the top of the crown in August 1968. I was 12. It was very hot, and the view out of the tiny windows was very unimpressive.
Good video idea! I think so many places are ruined by tourists, but I guess I’m one also 🤷
The only thing I have to say about this is I often find expectations to be the determining factor whether I enjoy a place or not. Like at the end of the day, cities are only cities where other people also live and work. So when you expect something to be just amazing at every turn, it’s so easy to be let down.
You got a point
Very true!
Yes have no expectations, the best way to travel
Overtourism is a real thing and even damaging to the environment too
One example is the white sand beach in Boracay. Good thing President duterte closed the beach for several months for it to be enhanced and fixed.
Loch Ness is absolutely beautiful and Urquhart castle is awesome! I'd definitely recommend spending some time in Inverness and trecking there for a day if you are going to Scotland.
I went to Peru last year and the rainbow mountain is a must see in my opinion. It's not easy to some because of the altitude and It defined not like you see on Instagram, but the view is still beautiful and seems like I was lucky cause we could see the colors very clearly. What I would advise against is the nazca lines. That was disappointing. I don't regret going there, but from all the places I visited in Peru, Nazca is the only one I wouldnt come back
Visited the trivi fountain in Rome. It looked just like the pictures except it was so crowded!! But I'm glad I saw it.
AR Used to have beer and pizza on some church steps across from the Trevi (my fave fountain of all, even with those intermittent hordes of tourists; usually had the fountain nearly to myself) on my way home from a teaching gig every Friday. A memorable time!
I was there last year (2019) and I have to agree..... very beautiful but very very busy ... Rome is a beautiful city and I can’t wait to go back
You're right, Alex! Fontana di Trevi is just stunning and majestic, but so crowded, considering the relatively tiny square where it's set.
My suggestion, as a Roman citizen, is to visit it at nighttime, if possible... at 1 or 2 AM, you won't find almost anyone. Plus, the lights are just perfect, showing off every details of the statues 😉
Add Eiffel Tower to the list. It may be an impressive achievement of engineering for it's time, but it is just a hunk of metal in an otherwise amazing city. Farther away you get from the tower more beautiful the city gets, but in the generation of selfies, people don't visit places for themselves anymore.
Kissing the Blarney Stone isn’t all that great, but wandering around the castle grounds is the true highlight! I went a few years ago in early November, and there was hardly anyone there. The trees were a variety of colors, some growing in twisted shapes in and out of the ground. You could wander around for several hours, and there was no line for the castle and stone.
I think the general rule for tourists is not to get too hyped up about what they are going to see, so they will not get too disappointed if their high expectations are not fulfilled. For me, it was a thrill to see the Mona Lisa, and the size did not matter one bit. Seeing Loch Ness is an absolutely delightful experience, Monster or no Monster. So, keep your expectations not too high, and I believe you will never be disappointed.
I have rarely found anywhere to be an absolute disappointment, even if some places are over commercialized and crowded, like the French quarter in New Orleans. And visiting Blaney Castle in Ireland is very enjoyable, including kissing the Stone, regardless whether you believe the legend or not!
Bon Voyage everybody, do have a great time and experience wherever you go!
I've been in the Loch Ness and I have to say that it is pretty far from Edinburgh but all the way until the Lake it's just amazing, all the landscapes are going to leave you speechless.
I'm glad that it was clarified that they were only talking about the Blarney Stone because I found the castle and its grounds especially absolutely beautiful with all the gardens and greenery.
I disagree with loch ness. Was there in August 2018 an it was beautiful and not crowded at all. I was at a no very touristic village at the south shore. Took an awesom hike. And the sea was stunning.
As a travel agent, my clients repeatedly come back saying how much of a let down the Statue of Liberty, the little mermaid, Hollywood in general and Stonehenge are. From my own personal travels, one of the biggest let downs was Chichen Itza, overrun with tourists and there are much nicer and quieter Mayan ruins elsewhere on the yucatan.
The Grand Bazaar, Istanbul -- I just returned from a trip to Istanbul, and the Grand Bazaar is one grand tourist trap with loads of counterfeit luxury handbags, puffer jackets, belts, et cetera. You name it. Counterfeit luxury goods for cheap!
I'm not sure what's disappointing in it. Most of the people know what to expect when they get there ?
@Eddie Brady absolutely
I always thought the Giant’s Causeway was underwhelming. However, the Antrim Coast road drive from Belfast to the Causeway is spectacular, particularly on a clear day. Be sure to take the scenic route at Tor Head.
I've been to the Loch Ness and I wasn't dissapointed at all. It was bigger than I had expected but for sure worth seeing. The Highlands and Scotland ard generally majestic. Love it there! ❤❤❤
agree, Scotland is amazing
New Zealand is the reason to go to New Zealand. And Paris is the reason to go to Paris. The French Quarter isn’t the reason to go to New Orleans, the cemeteries are. And Ireland was a crushing disappointment. Heartbreaking. Scotland was a massive wonderful surprise, however. Sans Glasgow.
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The clock in prague is so overrated but the city is amazing
I totally enjoyed my experience at Champs Elysees, I didn't have any preconceived notion about it , I just simply enjoyed being there along with the Arch de Triumph, one time during the day and one time at night in a taxi. I highly recommend it.
I completely aggree with Mona Lisa
We have seen in our lives so many copies that watching the original one didn’t move me
But Louvre was amazing and I don’t know if it’s because I’m Greek but when I saw Aphrodite of Milos and Nice of Samothrace I got goosebumps 🥺
If you ever come to Copenhagen, don't waste time on the Little Mermaid (it is called Little Mermaid for a reason), spend some extra time in Tivoli (which is a truly magical themepark in the middle of town) instead.
Or Christiania - I'm Danish and it never ceased to make me wonder why anyone would spend time going to see the little mermaid! She's in the news whenever anyone saws off her head or an advertisement featuring her is particularly rude. Other than that - going to see her is just a thing tourists weirdly keep waisting their time on. A shame, there are a lot of nice stuff to do in Copenhagen 😄
@Adam Efimoff It is very central, quite fancy, but I really would suggest finding a less costly alternative. You pay for a lot of brand, and there are equally nice hotels for a lot less money.
Hobbiton was not over rated... French quarter was not over rated... Not a good start for the list. Makes me doubt all the other entries.
You can't argue the fact that hobbiton floods tourists in though as they said
French Quarter itself isn't overrated. Just bourbon street lol
He makes it seem like it's only bourbon in the French quarter
Tips guys, when visiting Louvre or British Museum or any indoor attraction, visit during the worst tourist season. I had a blast at Louvre and Mona Lisa. Of course you need to return at another time for the outdoor attractions, for example, Giverny was closed when I visited. But for me at least 2 trips makes a lot of sense in Paris and London.
I was very impressed with Champs Eleysee.
When we went to Mt Rushmore we went by car, through the 'Pig-Tail-Tunnels', which our children enjoyed for the name. The amazing thing about Mt. Rushmore is how clear the faces are from very far-away. We stayed until dark and with the lights the faces were clear. We enjoyed our visit there, but then we looked at it as a sculpture done with dynamite and stone. Not as something that was to entertain us.
Phi Phi Island - it would be stunning and absolutely worth if it was as portrayed in travel brochures: deserted beach with perhaps one or two empty Thai longtails floating lazily offshore. The reality: THOUSANDS of people, a good part of the shoreline occupied by large tourist speedboats jammed side by side, a thin film of oil on the water in the snorkelling areas as well as diesel fumes from the numerous longtail boats which are also really loud as their engines are hardly muffled.
But the name is so wonderfully weird! 🤭
The Giant causeway, don't expect giant columns.
I haven’t been to Loch Ness in over 21 years but you’re describing it as far out of the way? I took me 2 hours to drive up from 10 miles south of Edinburgh. I get the overpriced idea, sort of, but gasoline prices were 4 times more expensive, and almost everything is more expensive in Europe. You also need to understand how much tourism is also a big part of their economy and it’s a short season. That’s why you over pay anywhere tourists travel. Scotland is picturesque and peaceful in addition to the history that can be learned from a visit. And for me, the most interesting part of of visiting Scotland is meeting the friendly and humorous people who reside there. I would have put New York City places as much more of a disappointment. Overpriced, noisy, dirty and it’s easy to run into people who are less than polite.
Woah I totally disagree with rainbow mountain, absolutely loved my experience. I did however go on a sunny day in August as the video suggested and it is a tough climb but so worth seeing and equal to the pictures
Glad you got it on a good day!
100% agree. I went last July and the hike is indeed tough. The views from the top are indeed breathtaking. I will say that the crowds are a bit annoying. I was there when it opened at sun up and not many people around. On the way down however the increase in people was evident. Go early for your best experience! Also, it is about 20 degrees F colder at the top than the base so dress accordingly.
I went in November and because we left early and arrived early to the mountain, the crowds were not there but the views were spectacular!
Totally agree! For me it was amazing too. Tough but worded. Got good weather, sun and not a single cloud. The color of the entire valley is wonderful.
I definitely agree about the French Quarter. I think it is definitely worth visiting because of it's unique culture, but it is usually flooded with tourists, a pain to get to if you are local, and not the safest area. That being said the food in the French Quarter is definitely good, but you can find less expensive and even better food if you venture out of the area a bit. Locals have some hidden gem restaurants they don't want tourists to know about.
Have you guys actually been to matamata in NZ? It’s awesome
The actual town? It’s ok. Been there several times.
I did have an encounter with the Loch Ness monster! He ate me, now I'm commenting inside his belly!
I often drive over to Plymouth Rock just to see disappointment
What is it like I'm just getting into American history I'm from the UK and we were wankers lol
@@danmccauley80 No we weren't. The only wankers were the colonists who revolted over little things
@@JJaqn05 which were the english
@@danmccauley80 Colonists = English settlers in North America
Also the Alamo in San Antonio is reletively disappointing. Yes I mean it is cool and there’s a ton of history behind it. But it’s super small. Much smaller than what you would think. And it’s settled right in downtown there’s a shopping mall right beside it. It’s just super touristy. So if you’re super into American/mexican history then see it but if not then just admire it from a distance. Please do visit San Antonio though it’s a gorgeous city with a lot of character.
I totally disagree about NOLA. The French Quarter is awesome. Yes it is overcrowded at night especially on the weekends and during football and Mardi Gras season, but if you go in the spring or summer on a weekday it is great. And you don't have to eat in the French Quarter to have amazing cajun food. There are so many great options throughout the city that won't break your budget. But wherever you eat ya got to get something with crawfish! Crawfish etoufee is a personal favorite of mine. :)
Jada Clark I agree with you. I was there right after New Year. I loved it. There is more there then just Bourbon Street. I really enjoyed Seeing Jackson Square, Lafayette Cemetery, French Market , Garden district and the plantations. Oh I so admired the beautiful oak trees. On top of that all the food!
What about Stonehenge ?
Loch Ness is the only place on here I ever wanted to see. Some of these I have never heard of
The painting the Mona Lisa is looking at on the other side of room is way more impressive! Its colorful and has a lot going on... and no one was on that side of the room
I'll add a polemic one: Christ The Redeemer, in Rio de Janeiro. The view up there is beautiful, yes, but there are also a lot of other great view places in the city. It's expensive to get there (and even more to buy anything once you arrive) and overcrowded (almost impossible to get a clan selfie of yourself and the statue). The statue itself is not of a big deal as well.
I liked it! But people should manage their expectations about it.
Yes, most of what you said is true, if someone goes there for the statue he’ll be disappointed, but the view is awesome. I’ve been there once and I’d like to go back one more time.
Pedra da Gávea (Gavea Rock) is a lot more impressive for me, but you must go through an exhausting 2 hours-long walk to get there.
So the thing about Mt Rushmore is that it wasn't supposed to be just heads. It was going to be their full bodies. It was just never completed.
All cruise ships.
I was in Southern Germany for the Black Forest and wasn't overwhelmed by it at all. There are much better sights in Germany that few people talk about.
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Mt. Rushmore is one of the greatest sights I have ever seen.
don autry the only reason it’s overrated for me is because I lived real close to it. It’s fantastic during the 4th of July. Also really fun to see it at like 10pm when no one is there. It’s otherworldly.
The Loch Ness was beautiful, hidden in the Scottish highlands… I love it
Not gonna have an encounter with the loch ness monster? He’s in the clouds! 😳 6:43
The food thing is untrue. I found their food in the French Quarter and throughout the area very affordable.
Kenyatta Davis streets other than Bourbon are also more interesting. But on Bourbon, try the tiny Fritzl's jazz club for great music and ambience.
Mother's is great!
You can't overrate anything in Italy ;-)
Entire Italy is overrated
@@tanishqsinghbajwa4542 said who has not a single dollar to go beyond his/her own country borders! lol
@@jaycee7777 I am sorry to judge italy so bad but.... I had bad experiences there
@@althealieniz5200 what?
You guys commenting badly the Country that hosts the highest number of World Unesco Heritage Sites.. Know all over the World as "Bel Paese", the Beautiful Country, well.. that is something OVER, something over HILARIOUS!
But you got to have travelled to know that! Ahahah
Mona Lisa is not overrated. You have to know where you're going and when. Plus, being in the Louvre makes up for it.
Loch Ness is stunning and all the journey you'll take through the highlands to get there is awesome...so i'll have to disagree with that one.
Our entire family found Mt. Rushmore to be a letdown. We got far more enjoyment out of one of the cave tours in the area.
Time square - it's literally a place you just rush through!
Broadway is great though.
Love Union Square
I loved Times Square. The street performers were great. The M&Ms store is amazing! It was also orderly and I felt safe.
@Michelle B in San Francisco??? I avoided Union Square because I was told there was lots of weirdos.
I worked a few blocks from there for 10 months and I never saw how it’s an attraction. It’s only a bunch of flashy advertisements and retailers. TOURIST TRAP!!
The funny thing is that there are more than one Mona Lisa painting and they are all better preserved than the one in Louvre.
For example, the one in Madrid at the Prado Museum and the one in Rome which has just been found recently. The colours of both paintings are brighter and the one in Rome is closer to the one Leonardo painted.
The colours and the drawing itself of the Louvre one have been altered because of the bad restoration works and now they result almost yellowish. The majority of people wants to see it just because it’s more known and most of the time they don’t even know who Leonardo Da Vinci was.
Eiffel Tower no? A giant metal tower and thats it.
The Statue of Liberty is the worst tourist trap in NYC. Do you really want to wait in line forever just to climb up a lot of stairs? The wait may be shorter if you book in advance but it's still not worth it. If you really want to get a good look at it, ride the Staten Island Ferry. It runs every half hour, there's no waiting and best of all, it's free.
If you ever do an underrated travel attractions list then you need to include Newgrange. It's a massive Neolithic structure in Ireland that's older than the Pyramids (the oldest one being the Pyramid of Djoser at 2600 bc)and Stonehenge(3000bc) being built in 3200 bc. And it has a door with a roof box above it that perfectly aligns with the sun on the Winter solstice and a roof so well made that it's still waterproof to this day. Archaeologists are baffled on how these people were able to build such a sophisticated structure before the advent of writing and the crane and how advanced their knowledge of the cosmos and the exact alignment of the sun was. Shows how skilled my ancestors were in construction techniques,lapidary design, mathematical calculations and astronomical observation.
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Na think I'll leave it
The royal palace at Caserta near Naples,Italy is one of the most underrated tourist attractions in the world -the amazing cascade in front of the building runs for miles -a whole river was diverted to make this amazing feature!
Kalo Arepo absolutely not
It was an Allied HQ after the Italy landings in WW2.
How about the Alamo?
Oh Hell Yeah! .... It was so Bad .... I Forgot It!
Very interesting! Sometimes imagination outclasses reality...
How about Magic kingdom in Florida in the summer.
If you want heat stroke. Go in the winter. Florida is a Sauna .If you have respiratory issues be warned. I left there because I couldn't breath 7 - 9 months out of the year.
Love Disney buy yeah... we went in November and it was still burning hot
Went to Epcot once in June.
Poured rain at 99 degrees with thunderstorms going back on the tram.
Notice the word "once".
I’ve been 5 times... 3 times in October and twice in April..... you must be mad going there in the summer
Don’t blame the location, blame the people
Loch Ness is not a guaranteed thing... Mona Lisa is probably a replica while the real one is somewhere safe. Im surprise Vegas is not ur top destination!
Nice vid, but Loch Ness is great. Mysterious and beautiful.
Should have included the Keswick pencil museum... just a gift shop you pay to go in... was a few years ago, so things may have improved a bit since. Sorry, pencil museum, but you should let people look around the old factory. Otherwise, the world is a wonderful place!
One reason the Mona Lisa is so famous is that it was stolen briefly around 1911 and became a media sensation due to the theft. Otherwise it would just be another good painting in the louvre. The cultural phenomenon of the crowds around the painting holding up their phones is more interesting than the actual painting. if you do visit the louvre, be sure to see the decorative arts wing (on the north side of the louvre). Astonishing and crowd free. You’ll be more impressed with that than the paintings.
Hobbiton and New Zealand was great. I wouldn‘t call it overrated
I loved it as a fan but I spoke to a middle aged guy there who told me he had never seen the films. I thought really? I wouldn't pay that much if I hadn't seen them
I feel like even tho some of these places are over hyped.. it's still cool to say you've been there! Come on.. Loch Ness in Scotland! That would be awesome!
You didn’t mention the disappointment of the pyramids when you go and it’s in a suburb of Cairo and all the photos of this amazing site are from an angle that doesn’t include 21st century Cairo! The pyramids and the Sphinx are brilliant though!
The hike to the viewing point of Vinicunca [Rainbow Mountain] in Peru is the equivalent to the elevation of Everest Base Camp; it isn’t meant to be an easy hike. I went last September and it was beautiful and although the colors aren’t what you see on IG (but I mean what is real on IG) it’s absolutely stunning. Not to mention the pride in ones own accomplishment of trekking it. Also, you have a picture thrown in that is of the Rainbow Mountain in China, just FYI.
Crazy horse is cooler than Rushmore, I’ve seen both😁
Crazy Horse is pretty cool. I just wish they would finish sometime in this millennium.
Agree with some but Rainbow Mountain is stunning. The entire hike is amazing even if you don’t see those vibrant colors. You also see a glacier. If you like nature or hiking you won’t be disappointed