52 Shocking Travel Destinations That Failed to Impress Even the Most Eager Tourists
Add social media to the mix, and suddenly your feed is filled with stunning shots of travelers sipping lattes in Paris or taking perfect beach selfies in Bali. These snapshots show us the glamorous side of things 24/7. You start dreaming of booking a ticket right away. But is it always that magical?
Antelope Canyon in Arizona, USA. Tickets are crazy expensive and you get herded through like sheep. There isn’t even time to take your own photos, the guide takes your camera/phone from you and snaps the classic photos. If you pay extra you can get a few minutes to take your own pictures at the ‘perfect’ time of day.
Tours are literally timed to the minute and can be disorienting. With dust falling on your head from above and being kicked up from the ground by other tourists, it’s hard to breathe. Just all around unpleasant.
I understand it has received the hug of death from tourists worldwide and therefore needs to be heavily regulated. I get it, and I’m glad for the income it provides to the native population nearby. But it was not worth the time, trouble, and money IMO. I have fab photos but no pride in them.
I recommend The Wave instead. It’s also heavily regulated but the permitted crowd size is small and the long hike puts a lot of people off.
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