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Venice is a unique and beautiful place to visit. Ofc it is full of tourists but go outside of the season ans you will be fine. I was there start of Decembre and it was not too overcrowded which was nice.
My Insight from my experience in visiting Venice year 2018 Venice: Yes and NO cuz first Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz it is really the one that has the appeal, the history the beauty and everything but the problem is with the so much of its appealing look people flock the area and with so much publicly the problem got worse and worse.. Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz the place is very deserving but It is OVERCrowded and that kinda takes the deserving to visit title of it sadly
Totally agree. We went in February and it’s as beautiful and mysterious as you would hope it would be. Can see why the horror of cruise ships and summer day visitors would put it on this list however
I have to disagree with Venice, stayed in an Airbnb by the Arsenale in November and it was great. Stay away from the main squares and you can grab a €3 campari from a little side street. Plus getting up at sunrise and walking around an empty St Marks Square is the ultimate way to experience it. Venice is great just don't fall into tourist traps
The Islands in the lagoon was the famous part of Venice it is all Crowded in every place in every corner but in the mainland Venice They call it "Maestre" That's the real city part of Venice that's the functioning part of Venice the real city of Venice the islands in the Lagoon that is much publicized was just part of it and it is very crowded to the inch
@@ghod2035 what in the hell are you talking about? mestre is NOT venice, they two different things. The real venice is the beautiful island with all its bridges and canals
@@peter-bz3fo lol im laughing right now... Mestre is part of Venice lol the one you are talking about is the Historical centre of Venice..... its like the old Mexico city within the whole Mexico city its just happened to be that the old venice is separated because its an Island lol have you ever searched the map of CITY OF VENICE IN Google map pls compared it with the map of Mestre lol the whole city of Venice includes the old venice, mestre and other rural areas LOL SPEAK When you know what you are speaking bish
@@ghod2035 it's part of Venice but they're two different things, it venice metro area, you called mestre "the real part of Venice" and it's complete bullshit, like I have never heard before oh and if you think I don't know what I'm talking about, there is one of us who actually lives in Venice, born and raised, I'm taking a guess and saying it's not you
We went to Santorini in October 2019. It's magnificent off season. Many streets were empty of tourists, we got seated immediately Bayside at Sunset, and walked around Akrotiri with almost no one else there.
Christ the Redeemer: Ohhhh this one.. dont get me wrong it is still a very good spot in Brazil and I highly respect it and it is an icon of the colorful and festive city of Rio De Janeiro but yah sometimes reality isn't that we expected.. The lines and the price are really really bad and it is very crowded.. You will spend hours just to get your place on the Top and don't let me start about the top.. It is too Crowded and really disappointing BUT it offers a good view tho but sometimes the view comes with a big price of money and your patience and add the hot and super sunny weather of Brazil thoo PAIN
My insight in Every places included in this video Note I will only tell my insights in places included in the video that I have visited in my years of Travelling around the world: Let's Start! Leaning Tower of Pisa: Yes indeed it's a tourist trap Just remembering how many people travels to Pisa to see the this tower is so frustrating.. literally it's just a cylinder decorated outside but empty and distressing inside.. Don't get me wrong Pisa is still an amazing destination.. The City itself is so vibrant and full of charms and The Cathedral of Pisa near the Tower holds a special place as a trophy of Romanesque architecture London: London is very good place.. It is still a very lovely place to visit but Tourist must know where are they going before they actually go there.. Be honest thoo many Tourist are disappointed because they can't see that London isn't full of lavish and royaly architechture.. IT IS A CITY, i mean A BIG BIG ONE so be aware that you should always expect London to have an atmosphere of a MAJOR city that is full of crowds cityscape with pollution and of course traffic... London isn't frozen in time and it is the heart of UK so expect it to act like a chaotic land not a quiet museum Las Vegas: Yes it is a tourist trap and yes that's how Las Vegas is thriving.. The video is right all all those lights, buildings lavish hotels and casinos can be overwhelming and make one feel that it's all fake... Las Vegas is pretty historic well sometimes This hotels and Casinos makes it somehow hidden from the first sight CN Tower: Another tourist trap.. But the view is very good Though.... It is very beautiful to see but to think of that you can get to a rooftop of any other high building in Toronto can make it more appealing plus instead of spending your bucks to go up in the tower why not just include it in your background in your selfie in a high building it is more appealing people will more likely to know that you are in Toronto Times Square: Honestly yes to know that it is just a square where you can see high buildings is a promising one to everyone that never lived in New York or a big City with much skyscrapers... To be Honest the video is right it is just the Vegas Strip it was the lights and the man made things gathered up in an area that makes is appealing to tourist but be aware tho it is very crowded and Traffic is common in that area but what do others say? its also the part of the charm Of almighty New York Venice: Yes and NO cuz first Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz it is really the one that has the appeal, the history the beauty and everything but the problem is with the so much of its appealing look people flock the area and with so much publicly the problem got worse and worse.. Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz the place is very deserving but It is OVERCrowded and that kinda takes the deserving to visit title of it sadly Loch Ness: It wasn't a tourist rap before but with the rise of the fame of that creature with pop culture,, makes the experience less authentic.. when I visited Loch Ness back in 2014 i was saddened the fact that every people always talk about the Monster and that comes with the restaurants, inns and tours also centered about the monster not with the eternal beauty of the lake Santorini: This place was worth visiting UNTIL It was much discovered and many tourist flocked the area that really became a problem in the island... Back in 2017 my visit their is not the best in my experiences.. like Venice there are People everywhere and it's now really hard to see the real Santorini cuz now it is now covered with people feeding this Resorts and Hotels now gaining the island.. Really the streets were narrow and you will see people falling in line just to get in one place to another cuz it's too crowded The Blarney Stone: sorry haven't visit that one yet sorry cant tell you my experience and insight cuz I dont have hihihi Christ the Redeemer: Ohhhh this one.. dont get me wrong it is still a very good spot in Brazil and I highly respect it and it is an icon of the colorful and festive city of Rio De Janeiro but yah sometimes reality isn't that we expected.. The lines and the price are really really bad and it is very crowded.. You will spend ours just to get your place on the Top and don't let me start about the top.. It is too Crowded and really disappointing BUT it offers a good view tho but sometimes the view comes with a big price of money and your patience and add the hot and super sunny weather of Brazil thoo PAIN ok guys sorry for a long long comment just sharing my pains and insight about those places Proud TO be A TRAVELLER and has visited 75 Countries since 2000!!
If I ever get the chance to visit The Leaning Tower of Piza, The CN Tower, or Christ the Redeemer, I'm just going to get close enough to the landmarks to include them in a photo op. It seems like most of the appeal of these type of landmarks is seeing them in person as opposed to paying to go inside.
@@strawberryfieldswhenever yes Exactly this is what I am saying but be aware thoo people go to the Leaning tower of Pisa just to get the picture and walah nothing special so yah it's not worth it and CN good ok take a picture of it instead of going inside of it but Christ the Redeemer thoo, be aware it is in this high landform so getting a picture of it is difficult considering the cityscape of Rio and in the line thoo you cant get the picture cuz the landform covers the statue so no choice but to fall in line for hours and get to the top to get a decent picture of it...
10. Pisa 9. London (touristy part) 8. Las Vegas 7. Toronto (CN Tower) 6. New York (Times Square) 5. Venice 4. Loch Ness 3. Santorini 2. The Blarney Stone 1. Rio de Janeiro (Statue of Christ)
@@Diatom1k Disneyland attracts millions of visitors, and many people return to it. It's a matter of taste. Personally, I think I would like to visit Disneyland in Japan, but not the American ones.
@@Diatom1k If you follow the hordes of tourists, sure. But let's say you wake up at 6:30am and take the vaporetto through the grand canal, you will experience a Venice like it was 200 years ago and have an experience to remember for life.
The people who wrote the script/came up with the concept for this video needs a hug. Dunno why you would make a video just to bash random places to visit.
As a local, I can't say they're wrong about Times Square...the only reason to want to go there should be to check out a Broadway show, because that's a once in a lifetime experience...everything else around there is tourist trap central. If you want to see the real NYC, go to some of the more local/not as well known destinations
Thanks for sharing but I’d still love to see every place on this list that I’ve never been to, and I’ll gladly revisit the ones I have. I just love to travel and explore new places, learn new history, and (especially) east different foods!
I’ve been to both the Christ the Redeemer statue as well as Sugarloaf Mountain, and I had exactly the opposite experience. I think it depends on your ability to beat the crowd. We went to Christ the Redeemer first thing in the morning. We were one of the first groups allowed in the park for the day. Don’t go for the statue, go for the INCREDIBLE view you get from the platform. One of the most astonishingly beautiful sights you will ever see. Sugarloaf mountain was extremely crowded when we went in the afternoon. Beautiful up there as well, but I would recommend getting to either site first thing in the morning.
Good list but New York and Rio de Janeiro should not be on a “worst destinations still popular list”. Rio de Janeiro is a one of the most fun cities in the world and New York with all its neighborhoods and food is a awesome.
Well they didn't bash the entire city of New York, just Times Square. Same thing with Rio... they mentioned one spot. But good on you for making things more dramatic than they need to. Lol.
Except no one is trashing NYC as a whole, and for the record, pretty much every local would agree with this take on Times Square, because if you want to see the real New York, you need to stray away from the tourist traps and go to some lesser known locales
As with all overly touristy sites, you just have to know how to visit strategically to beat the crowds. This requires a little preparation, something few travelers want to do. The planning and anticipation of a trip is half the fun.
I dont care how many tourists there are in Venice, its a beauty of a city and you should visit it at least once in a lifetime. Its not a tourist trap, enjoy your vacation
People always crap on what a dull experience it is to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but no one ever talks about what a surreal trip it is to actually walk up to the top of the tower. It seems like everyone who goes there looks at it, but doesn't actually go in it. That's where the fun is.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to disagree with Las Vegas because every time I visit I have a good time. Heck, I was originally gonna go for my birthday, before the pandemic hit, to see Penn & Teller for the first time!
I will live by this statement because everyone says it but Times Square was magical to me. People get so worked up when they see the slightest amount of advertisement. It is indeed full of in your face ads, but it's only in your face if you pay attention to that fact. Take a moment to look at all the neon lights and cyberpunk-esque stuff and you'll have a whole different view of Times Square.
The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to!!!!! This was absolutely stunning to watch. Greate work, great edit...
Thing about Vegas is, if you know what you're doing, you can have a lot of fun for a lot less than you think, and if you're lucky, you might even go home with more than you left with. For non-gamblers, there's the Pinball Hall of Fame. No computer simulation can ever replicate the actual experience of playing a live, physical machine. If you spent any time playing pinball growing up, and you're anywhere near Vegas, make time for this one. If you're a gambler, you can find dice tables on the ultra cheap. You could probably still find $5 dice games in Vegas, but good luck with that in Atlantic City, where $10 and even $15 minimums were the norm last I visited. Craps has some of the best bets in gaming, to the point where you can get pretty darn close to a mathematically fair fight...again, if you know what you're doing. And poker tournaments in Vegas can be a terrific value of play time for buy-in, if you know how to analyze a structure sheet. Basically, if you're going to Vegas without any kind of plan, then yes, it's probably going to suck. Do your homework before you go, however, and you'll have a grand time.
Pisa is really cool. The drive through Tuscany is wonderful. The tower itself is m'eh, but there are the Cathedral and Baptistry, which are both 10x more impressive than the tower and worth the trip
The tourists holding it up are corny but indeed that whole campus and marble buildings are magnificent. it’s worth a trip. See it for 1-2 hrs then head to nearby beautiful Cinque Terre
The touristy Venice isn't an image of all Venice. There are 2 Venices, the one on the islands in the lagoon, that is the most famous one, and the terrain Venice, on land, where the magiority of the people live. If you want to experience a real city experience then go to Mestre, but if you go to there historic city in the lagoon, it's no surprise to see a different kind of city, because it's quite inconvenient to have all business and industry on canals. I have written this many times on this channel. Venice is a unique city and a very beautiful city, and you can't criticise it for the way it is. It's like criticising dubai for being in a desert. come on.
TRUUuue other people doesnt realize that but you know the brochures, the posters just tells us about the islands in the lagoon and yah thats the problem when I was in Venice I was really surprised cuz it wasn't crowded turns out thats the real city of Venice, much less crowded more peaceful and yes AuTHENTIC!!
I'd suggest to avoid Mestre though. It's probably the worst city (between the "big" ones) to visit in the whole region, go to Padua or Treviso instead (or even Vicenza) Verona is also really beautiful, but it tends to be overcrowded
@@asianicotra9648 Yes even tho its the real city of Venice people might got disappointed I also advise people to visit Trieste it's just a hour of ride from Venice /Maestre or by a train which is much faster
How dare you put Las Vegas on this list!! It’s a truly magical and energetic city and even during the height of the pandemic it was hoppin’! Whoever made this list must be really fun at parties. 🙄
You go to Vegas and Pisa knowing they are super cheesy and touristy. I understand why you put them on your list, but I don’t agree. The fast that the most beautiful city in the world (Venice) has been turned into a cheesy tourist trap, now that’s a crime.
Being in Times Square was certainly worth my visit to NYC when I was there 6 years ago. I'm kind of suprised the Great Wall of China wasn't mentioned. Sure its length is impressive, but unless you're trying to burn alot of calories why do all that walking across the top of the wall which would take I don't know how long to complete? If I ever get a chance to visit China I just wanna see the city of Shanghai.
I disagree with Las Vegas. The city does not claim or try to portray itself as natural beauty, it highlights that it is man-made and artificial. I'm guessing some gamble-aholic lost all their money there, and b/c of that it made the list. Las Vegas is far more than just gambling. I've been there four times and have never gambled once. There are so many sites, tours, shows, exotic/artistic hotels, spectacular pools, and great food. You can enjoy the city for so many reasons. If you drive an hour away, you can also do also sorts of ATV off-grid events.
Overtourism is a big problem, and it makes a visit unpleasant when it's too much crowded. However Venice, London, Santorini, and Las Vegas are must sees.
As someone that travels often and have been to half of these locations, I think you have it wrong with the Christ Redeemer. If you're in Brazil, it's a must visit. As someone that is the furthest from religious seeing that is still awe inspiring.
You might consider them the worst travel destinations but I still would like to visit every single one of them. Number 1 I visited and the video's suggesting is completely misleading. The best thing about going up to the Christ the Redeemer is not the statue itself but the amazing view that is one of the most beautiful in the world. To avoid crowds you just have to wake up early to arrive there early. If you wake up at 10 and arrive there at noon it will be obviously crowded, but nothing that can spoil your moment. You'll surely get your chance to admire the view.
The pyramids were terrible, not the site itself that was okay, but the country and the locals are vile, all the women had to be escorted everywhere and not just the adults but the children too, vendors would physically harass people and trying to get them to buy stuff and the prices were inflated to absurd levels. The food was horrid, service was crap, beggars and thieves abounded, it was the epitome of a shithole. I'm frankly amazed it wasn't on the list.
With Venice you lost any credibility.....It is unique and beautifull, it can be packed.....but that's because is beautifull. And thanks to COVID in 2020 I managed to witness it almost empty and it was magic
Enjoyed my experience of Venice November 19 despite the aqua alta. Saw the outside islands and still felt it unique wandering and getting lost in the paths. Enough to see but understand the local difficulties
Certainly agree with Pisa and Vegas, but Santorini and Venice are unique wonderful destinations even if crowded. (Been to all 4 of those places.) Re Christ The Redeemer in Rio, I've been twice and it's worth it for the view alone
I think I've been to every single one of these, lol except the top 3. Pisa I agree is definitely not worth a trip of its own, but as a stop on the way it's not bad. All the others are unique and why they are popular. A lot of people travel because they want to see and experience places that a unique, and the ones on this list are unique.
I agree with some of these destinations. I would add the Empire State Building to the list. Go to the ‘Top of the Rock’ instead. Then you get the Empire State Building IN your photos.
Venice and London are both favorite cities, take away the tourists, both have so much to offer. Do your research before you go and immerse yourself in history. I live in Toronto and it is so much more than the CN Tower. A tip if you make a lunch/dinner reservation you ride up for free in a private elevator. Put the admission price towards your food and you still get to enjoy the observation deck.
I disagree about Liberty Island because you can go IN the statue. And you get to go to Ellis Island too. (The latter does have a bridge but that is closed to the public). And tourist London DOES have lots of free museums which also don't (in non-COVID times) have queues.
LOL idk about London, if your up early enough it’s amazing. and if your in Italy leaning tower is a train ride away LOL so idk if it’s over rated you can stop by on the way to 5 towns by the sea. Venice is like a painting it’s so beautiful. And you can find a couple good pizza spots! Grab some beer and pizza and watch the canals.
Vegas is worth visiting once, just to experience sin city, but far too many people forget that there are many great things to see and do outside of Vegas, within just a couple of hours. Take a break from the city, rent a car, take a drive, see some of those places.
Agreed. I live here and rarely set foot on the strip lol. It’s nice to do once in awhile but there’s so much off the strip to do, and, like you said, outside of Vegas as well.
I could easily name a handful of other places that are arguably worse during peak tourism season, but you know what? Just skip the summer travel season. Don't be part of the problem.
Alas that is when the school holidays are. Many are constrained by that. I try to avoid that, unless I am combining it with a trip to mum and dad for my birthday.
Been to 5 of the listed in the past year (Toronto but not up to the CN Tower). I don't think these bad destinations that are still popular as they are not as good because they are popular. Thus taking some enjoyment out of it due to crowds. Don't go in summer or you'll be hot and frustrated with crowds and lines in the heat.
Have to disagree on London, Venice and santorini! The are only "bad" because they are popular, so if people listened to you and stayed away you would probably put them on a list of "amazing travel destinations that are surprisingly unpopular "
@@fnmag3693 How, pray tell, are people expected to spend hundreds on the required PCR tests and usually quarantine even if they’re fully vaccinated just to travel to Europe? I live here, and no one should come until 2022. There’s no point now.
I leave for Myrtle beach in 5 days with my daughters for our first vacation and trip to the ocean. I’m glad it didn’t make the list and there’s no where on this list that I want to see or experience. I’ve been to Vegas many times and it’s true, 2-3 days is more than enough time to spend there
I can only speak for Greece and Italy since I have visited many times: there are better, more authentic, prettier, cheaper and more exciting places to visit in those countries, many more: eg, the Dodecanese islands and Puglia ;D
I've been to most of these places. Honestly it's what you make of it. Don't take an organised bus or ship tour. It doesn't give you enough time to immerse yourself in the various destinations, plus you are herded like cattle everywhere with not enough time to see the actual destination. Venice, Pisa (leaning tower is part of a park complex and not the actual town!), New York City and London require you to walk around and see the city for yourself. Also, ask locals where are the best places. This has always worked for me. It's makes for a more authentic experience. These type of videos are very subjective.
I'm with you on most of these, however my big one is the forbidden city, honestly it was a huge let down do to the unrelenting tourist traps inside. And honestly the Taiwan ,National Palace Museum has all of the more interesting pieces of art and treasure .
You are sooooooooo wrong about Venice! I would NEVER discourage anyone from experiencing Venice! Go to Italy towards the end of September or afterwards. And, don’t do a cruise - travel by air and train. Getting lost in Venice is the most magical experience... especially if you stop at a little restaurant and have great wine and seafood as our group did! Also, I can’t agree on Las Vegas either! Have you ever heard of Girlfriend Getaway? 🤷🏽♀️ Lastly, I do agree on Times Square ... keep in moving in that area!
We're obviously aware of and deeply concerned about the global pandemic, and are choosing carefully what to publish as forms of escapism and entertainment to help ease thoughts of anxiety, and provide an alternative from the news. We are obviously NOT encouraging anyone to travel now or discouraging social distancing.
Do you agree that these destinations shouldn't be so popular?
I have a solution just go to any of the cities we have in Australia that are a lot better.
I think these sites remain popular because people choose to see with their eyes rather than hearing from others and judging them.
Which is often a mistake, like when someone tells you "be careful, the plate is hot" then you proceed to burn your hand anyway.
Venice is a unique and beautiful place to visit.
Ofc it is full of tourists but go outside of the season ans you will be fine. I was there start of Decembre and it was not too overcrowded which was nice.
My Insight from my experience in visiting Venice year 2018
Venice: Yes and NO cuz first Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz it is really the one that has the appeal, the history the beauty and everything but the problem is with the so much of its appealing look people flock the area and with so much publicly the problem got worse and worse.. Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz the place is very deserving but It is OVERCrowded and that kinda takes the deserving to visit title of it sadly
Totally agree. We went in February and it’s as beautiful and mysterious as you would hope it would be. Can see why the horror of cruise ships and summer day visitors would put it on this list however
I went outside season and was amazing, not full at all
I have to disagree with Venice, stayed in an Airbnb by the Arsenale in November and it was great. Stay away from the main squares and you can grab a €3 campari from a little side street. Plus getting up at sunrise and walking around an empty St Marks Square is the ultimate way to experience it. Venice is great just don't fall into tourist traps
The Islands in the lagoon was the famous part of Venice it is all Crowded in every place in every corner but in the mainland Venice They call it "Maestre" That's the real city part of Venice that's the functioning part of Venice the real city of Venice the islands in the Lagoon that is much publicized was just part of it and it is very crowded to the inch
@@ghod2035 what in the hell are you talking about? mestre is NOT venice, they two different things. The real venice is the beautiful island with all its bridges and canals
@@peter-bz3fo lol im laughing right now... Mestre is part of Venice lol the one you are talking about is the Historical centre of Venice..... its like the old Mexico city within the whole Mexico city its just happened to be that the old venice is separated because its an Island lol have you ever searched the map of CITY OF VENICE IN Google map pls compared it with the map of Mestre lol the whole city of Venice includes the old venice, mestre and other rural areas LOL SPEAK When you know what you are speaking bish
@@peter-bz3fo lol thats the old venice bish the whole city of Venice is not just the Old Venice LOL search it in google bish
@@ghod2035 it's part of Venice but they're two different things, it venice metro area, you called mestre "the real part of Venice" and it's complete bullshit, like I have never heard before
oh and if you think I don't know what I'm talking about, there is one of us who actually lives in Venice, born and raised, I'm taking a guess and saying it's not you
We went to Santorini in October 2019. It's magnificent off season. Many streets were empty of tourists, we got seated immediately Bayside at Sunset, and walked around Akrotiri with almost no one else there.
I totally disagree with christ the redeemer! Standing up there and looking up 30 metres to a giant Jesus is pretty amazing
Christ the Redeemer: Ohhhh this one.. dont get me wrong it is still a very good spot in Brazil and I highly respect it and it is an icon of the colorful and festive city of Rio De Janeiro but yah sometimes reality isn't that we expected.. The lines and the price are really really bad and it is very crowded.. You will spend hours just to get your place on the Top and don't let me start about the top.. It is too Crowded and really disappointing BUT it offers a good view tho but sometimes the view comes with a big price of money and your patience and add the hot and super sunny weather of Brazil thoo PAIN
Vegas has great food, entertainment, and is a good launching point to see national parks.
Talk about putting a bummer on people’s travel plans!! If you want to go there just enjoy the experience!
And honestly, all those that I've been, were worth it
The pyramids of Egypt should be here at least. It was so disappointing. Especially with the amount of trash everywhere
My insight in Every places included in this video
Note I will only tell my insights in places included in the video that I have visited in my years of Travelling around the world:
Let's Start!
Leaning Tower of Pisa: Yes indeed it's a tourist trap Just remembering how many people travels to Pisa to see the this tower is so frustrating.. literally it's just a cylinder decorated outside but empty and distressing inside.. Don't get me wrong Pisa is still an amazing destination.. The City itself is so vibrant and full of charms and The Cathedral of Pisa near the Tower holds a special place as a trophy of Romanesque architecture
London: London is very good place.. It is still a very lovely place to visit but Tourist must know where are they going before they actually go there.. Be honest thoo many Tourist are disappointed because they can't see that London isn't full of lavish and royaly architechture.. IT IS A CITY, i mean A BIG BIG ONE so be aware that you should always expect London to have an atmosphere of a MAJOR city that is full of crowds cityscape with pollution and of course traffic... London isn't frozen in time and it is the heart of UK so expect it to act like a chaotic land not a quiet museum
Las Vegas: Yes it is a tourist trap and yes that's how Las Vegas is thriving.. The video is right all all those lights, buildings lavish hotels and casinos can be overwhelming and make one feel that it's all fake... Las Vegas is pretty historic well sometimes This hotels and Casinos makes it somehow hidden from the first sight
CN Tower: Another tourist trap.. But the view is very good Though.... It is very beautiful to see but to think of that you can get to a rooftop of any other high building in Toronto can make it more appealing plus instead of spending your bucks to go up in the tower why not just include it in your background in your selfie in a high building it is more appealing people will more likely to know that you are in Toronto
Times Square: Honestly yes to know that it is just a square where you can see high buildings is a promising one to everyone that never lived in New York or a big City with much skyscrapers... To be Honest the video is right it is just the Vegas Strip it was the lights and the man made things gathered up in an area that makes is appealing to tourist but be aware tho it is very crowded and Traffic is common in that area but what do others say? its also the part of the charm Of almighty New York
Venice: Yes and NO cuz first Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz it is really the one that has the appeal, the history the beauty and everything but the problem is with the so much of its appealing look people flock the area and with so much publicly the problem got worse and worse.. Venice isn't a tourist trap cuz the place is very deserving but It is OVERCrowded and that kinda takes the deserving to visit title of it sadly
Loch Ness: It wasn't a tourist rap before but with the rise of the fame of that creature with pop culture,, makes the experience less authentic.. when I visited Loch Ness back in 2014 i was saddened the fact that every people always talk about the Monster and that comes with the restaurants, inns and tours also centered about the monster not with the eternal beauty of the lake
Santorini: This place was worth visiting UNTIL It was much discovered and many tourist flocked the area that really became a problem in the island... Back in 2017 my visit their is not the best in my experiences.. like Venice there are People everywhere and it's now really hard to see the real Santorini cuz now it is now covered with people feeding this Resorts and Hotels now gaining the island.. Really the streets were narrow and you will see people falling in line just to get in one place to another cuz it's too crowded
The Blarney Stone: sorry haven't visit that one yet sorry cant tell you my experience and insight cuz I dont have hihihi
Christ the Redeemer: Ohhhh this one.. dont get me wrong it is still a very good spot in Brazil and I highly respect it and it is an icon of the colorful and festive city of Rio De Janeiro but yah sometimes reality isn't that we expected.. The lines and the price are really really bad and it is very crowded.. You will spend ours just to get your place on the Top and don't let me start about the top.. It is too Crowded and really disappointing BUT it offers a good view tho but sometimes the view comes with a big price of money and your patience and add the hot and super sunny weather of Brazil thoo PAIN
ok guys sorry for a long long comment just sharing my pains and insight about those places Proud TO be A TRAVELLER and has visited 75 Countries since 2000!!
You have earned the title of LEGENDARY! THANK YOU for this detailed comment and insight.
@@pharmacistv Ohh Thank You! I really want to share to people my insights and experiences of being a long time traveler
If I ever get the chance to visit The Leaning Tower of Piza, The CN Tower, or Christ the Redeemer, I'm just going to get close enough to the landmarks to include them in a photo op. It seems like most of the appeal of these type of landmarks is seeing them in person as opposed to paying to go inside.
@@strawberryfieldswhenever yes Exactly this is what I am saying but be aware thoo people go to the Leaning tower of Pisa just to get the picture and walah nothing special so yah it's not worth it and CN good ok take a picture of it instead of going inside of it but Christ the Redeemer thoo, be aware it is in this high landform so getting a picture of it is difficult considering the cityscape of Rio and in the line thoo you cant get the picture cuz the landform covers the statue so no choice but to fall in line for hours and get to the top to get a decent picture of it...
10. Pisa
9. London (touristy part)
8. Las Vegas
7. Toronto (CN Tower)
6. New York (Times Square)
5. Venice
4. Loch Ness
3. Santorini
2. The Blarney Stone
1. Rio de Janeiro (Statue of Christ)
Imagine calling a city like Venice a bad travel destination 🤡
It's a commie video. "Tourist-oriented business is bad, generally business is bad, modern cities are bad, over-tourism is bad."
I was just there and it was extremely disappointing. So many better italian cities to visit that dont feel like disneyland
@@Diatom1k Disneyland attracts millions of visitors, and many people return to it. It's a matter of taste. Personally, I think I would like to visit Disneyland in Japan, but not the American ones.
@@Diatom1k If you follow the hordes of tourists, sure. But let's say you wake up at 6:30am and take the vaporetto through the grand canal, you will experience a Venice like it was 200 years ago and have an experience to remember for life.
Venice, overcrowded, dirty, and expensive.
The people who wrote the script/came up with the concept for this video needs a hug. Dunno why you would make a video just to bash random places to visit.
As a local, I can't say they're wrong about Times Square...the only reason to want to go there should be to check out a Broadway show, because that's a once in a lifetime experience...everything else around there is tourist trap central. If you want to see the real NYC, go to some of the more local/not as well known destinations
Thanks for sharing but I’d still love to see every place on this list that I’ve never been to, and I’ll gladly revisit the ones I have. I just love to travel and explore new places, learn new history, and (especially) east different foods!
I’ve been to both the Christ the Redeemer statue as well as Sugarloaf Mountain, and I had exactly the opposite experience. I think it depends on your ability to beat the crowd. We went to Christ the Redeemer first thing in the morning. We were one of the first groups allowed in the park for the day. Don’t go for the statue, go for the INCREDIBLE view you get from the platform. One of the most astonishingly beautiful sights you will ever see. Sugarloaf mountain was extremely crowded when we went in the afternoon. Beautiful up there as well, but I would recommend getting to either site first thing in the morning.
i did the same and agree with you.
Good list but New York and Rio de Janeiro should not be on a “worst destinations still popular list”. Rio de Janeiro is a one of the most fun cities in the world and New York with all its neighborhoods and food is a awesome.
Well they didn't bash the entire city of New York, just Times Square. Same thing with Rio... they mentioned one spot. But good on you for making things more dramatic than they need to. Lol.
Except no one is trashing NYC as a whole, and for the record, pretty much every local would agree with this take on Times Square, because if you want to see the real New York, you need to stray away from the tourist traps and go to some lesser known locales
As with all overly touristy sites, you just have to know how to visit strategically to beat the crowds. This requires a little preparation, something few travelers want to do. The planning and anticipation of a trip is half the fun.
Oia (Santorini) is the most beautiful place I have ever been. I’d go back any day.
A constant theme in this video is like "tourist-oriented business is bad, generally business is bad, modern cities are bad, over-tourism is bad".
I dont care how many tourists there are in Venice, its a beauty of a city and you should visit it at least once in a lifetime. Its not a tourist trap, enjoy your vacation
I would love to see these places. The narrator is kinda condescending.
People always crap on what a dull experience it is to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but no one ever talks about what a surreal trip it is to actually walk up to the top of the tower. It seems like everyone who goes there looks at it, but doesn't actually go in it. That's where the fun is.
Exactly, and you can do it in half a day, while visiting other cities
Walking down is tricky b/c the gravity pulls you down and I remember almost running, kinda scary,, dang tilt
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to disagree with Las Vegas because every time I visit I have a good time. Heck, I was originally gonna go for my birthday, before the pandemic hit, to see Penn & Teller for the first time!
I will live by this statement because everyone says it but Times Square was magical to me. People get so worked up when they see the slightest amount of advertisement. It is indeed full of in your face ads, but it's only in your face if you pay attention to that fact. Take a moment to look at all the neon lights and cyberpunk-esque stuff and you'll have a whole different view of Times Square.
The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to!!!!!
This was absolutely stunning to watch. Greate work, great edit...
Thing about Vegas is, if you know what you're doing, you can have a lot of fun for a lot less than you think, and if you're lucky, you might even go home with more than you left with.
For non-gamblers, there's the Pinball Hall of Fame. No computer simulation can ever replicate the actual experience of playing a live, physical machine. If you spent any time playing pinball growing up, and you're anywhere near Vegas, make time for this one.
If you're a gambler, you can find dice tables on the ultra cheap. You could probably still find $5 dice games in Vegas, but good luck with that in Atlantic City, where $10 and even $15 minimums were the norm last I visited. Craps has some of the best bets in gaming, to the point where you can get pretty darn close to a mathematically fair fight...again, if you know what you're doing.
And poker tournaments in Vegas can be a terrific value of play time for buy-in, if you know how to analyze a structure sheet.
Basically, if you're going to Vegas without any kind of plan, then yes, it's probably going to suck. Do your homework before you go, however, and you'll have a grand time.
Pisa is really cool. The drive through Tuscany is wonderful. The tower itself is m'eh, but there are the Cathedral and Baptistry, which are both 10x more impressive than the tower and worth the trip
The tourists holding it up are corny but indeed that whole campus and marble buildings are magnificent. it’s worth a trip. See it for 1-2 hrs then head to nearby beautiful Cinque Terre
The touristy Venice isn't an image of all Venice. There are 2 Venices, the one on the islands in the lagoon, that is the most famous one, and the terrain Venice, on land, where the magiority of the people live. If you want to experience a real city experience then go to Mestre, but if you go to there historic city in the lagoon, it's no surprise to see a different kind of city, because it's quite inconvenient to have all business and industry on canals. I have written this many times on this channel. Venice is a unique city and a very beautiful city, and you can't criticise it for the way it is. It's like criticising dubai for being in a desert. come on.
TRUUuue other people doesnt realize that but you know the brochures, the posters just tells us about the islands in the lagoon and yah thats the problem when I was in Venice I was really surprised cuz it wasn't crowded turns out thats the real city of Venice, much less crowded more peaceful and yes AuTHENTIC!!
I'd suggest to avoid Mestre though. It's probably the worst city (between the "big" ones) to visit in the whole region, go to Padua or Treviso instead (or even Vicenza)
Verona is also really beautiful, but it tends to be overcrowded
@@asianicotra9648 Yes even tho its the real city of Venice people might got disappointed I also advise people to visit Trieste it's just a hour of ride from Venice /Maestre or by a train which is much faster
Agreed with Venice. Had the worst experience through 20 years of travel. Not because of crowds, pure rude locals
How dare you put Las Vegas on this list!! It’s a truly magical and energetic city and even during the height of the pandemic it was hoppin’! Whoever made this list must be really fun at parties. 🙄
Don’t get the hate for the leaning tower of Pisa, it’s an interesting landmark within beautiful grounds in a lovely town
It’s great.
I've traveled to 4 of the places on this list and lived in and currently live near one. I whole heartedly disagree with half of this list.
You go to Vegas and Pisa knowing they are super cheesy and touristy. I understand why you put them on your list, but I don’t agree. The fast that the most beautiful city in the world (Venice) has been turned into a cheesy tourist trap, now that’s a crime.
Being in Times Square was certainly worth my visit to NYC when I was there 6 years ago. I'm kind of suprised the Great Wall of China wasn't mentioned. Sure its length is impressive, but unless you're trying to burn alot of calories why do all that walking across the top of the wall which would take I don't know how long to complete? If I ever get a chance to visit China I just wanna see the city of Shanghai.
I disagree with Las Vegas. The city does not claim or try to portray itself as natural beauty, it highlights that it is man-made and artificial. I'm guessing some gamble-aholic lost all their money there, and b/c of that it made the list. Las Vegas is far more than just gambling. I've been there four times and have never gambled once. There are so many sites, tours, shows, exotic/artistic hotels, spectacular pools, and great food. You can enjoy the city for so many reasons. If you drive an hour away, you can also do also sorts of ATV off-grid events.
As busy as Santorini was, I absolutely loved it! It's busy for a reason, such a unique place
Overtourism is a big problem, and it makes a visit unpleasant when it's too much crowded.
However Venice, London, Santorini, and Las Vegas are must sees.
There’s nothing to see in Las Vegas unless you’re into gambling
^ definitely never been there
Las Vegas is a black hole of hookers gambling and drugs. And the residential area is boring
Las Vegas is heavily overrated, I’ve gone more than once and it was boring since day one
Unless you like to gamble, Las Vegas has nothing to offer. Went when I was 10, and again in 2018. Boring and the heat makes it worse.
As someone that travels often and have been to half of these locations, I think you have it wrong with the Christ Redeemer. If you're in Brazil, it's a must visit. As someone that is the furthest from religious seeing that is still awe inspiring.
Might be bias because I'm British but I completely agree with London! I'd much rather visit a tropical island!
VERY much looking forward to being able to safely travel again!! 🇨🇦
You might consider them the worst travel destinations but I still would like to visit every single one of them. Number 1 I visited and the video's suggesting is completely misleading. The best thing about going up to the Christ the Redeemer is not the statue itself but the amazing view that is one of the most beautiful in the world. To avoid crowds you just have to wake up early to arrive there early. If you wake up at 10 and arrive there at noon it will be obviously crowded, but nothing that can spoil your moment. You'll surely get your chance to admire the view.
Wandering around Blarney Castle is more interesting than the stone (and the long line for it) anyway.
Yes! Stunning grounds, some of the biggest trees in Ireland, and a super neat garden of poisonous plants.
I have been and did do both. And saw a building saying it was open "next year". I assume that will apply every year.
Very helpful, thank you so much! :)
The pyramids were terrible, not the site itself that was okay, but the country and the locals are vile, all the women had to be escorted everywhere and not just the adults but the children too, vendors would physically harass people and trying to get them to buy stuff and the prices were inflated to absurd levels. The food was horrid, service was crap, beggars and thieves abounded, it was the epitome of a shithole. I'm frankly amazed it wasn't on the list.
With Venice you lost any credibility.....It is unique and beautifull, it can be packed.....but that's because is beautifull.
And thanks to COVID in 2020 I managed to witness it almost empty and it was magic
venice is amazing if you prepare your trip well! And we loved vegas with our kids (for one day)
I especially agree with Venice, if you have to then pass through but don’t travel to Italy for Venice
Really surprised to see Venice and Santorini on here, but I can agree with Pisa and Vegas being listed, especially the latter.
Enjoyed my experience of Venice November 19 despite the aqua alta. Saw the outside islands and still felt it unique wandering and getting lost in the paths. Enough to see but understand the local difficulties
Certainly agree with Pisa and Vegas, but Santorini and Venice are unique wonderful destinations even if crowded. (Been to all 4 of those places.) Re Christ The Redeemer in Rio, I've been twice and it's worth it for the view alone
I think I've been to every single one of these, lol except the top 3. Pisa I agree is definitely not worth a trip of its own, but as a stop on the way it's not bad. All the others are unique and why they are popular. A lot of people travel because they want to see and experience places that a unique, and the ones on this list are unique.
Agree with Pisa, disagree with Venice. Have been to both btw.
I agree with some of these destinations. I would add the Empire State Building to the list. Go to the ‘Top of the Rock’ instead. Then you get the Empire State Building IN your photos.
Why Does @Mojotravels Hates The Leaning Tower Of Pisa so much They're All Ways Mentioning It.
If People Want To Pose With It Let Them.
TIME SQUARE IS FIREEEEEEEE. SO IS THE CN TOWER. THEY'RE BOTH CHEAP EASY TO ACCESS AND AMAZING VIEWS. IDK WHATT SHE WAS ON MAKING THAT VIDEO
Venice and London are both favorite cities, take away the tourists, both have so much to offer. Do your research before you go and immerse yourself in history. I live in Toronto and it is so much more than the CN Tower. A tip if you make a lunch/dinner reservation you ride up for free in a private elevator. Put the admission price towards your food and you still get to enjoy the observation deck.
Santorini is where they do Vixen and Tushy, right?
I disagree about Liberty Island because you can go IN the statue. And you get to go to Ellis Island too. (The latter does have a bridge but that is closed to the public).
And tourist London DOES have lots of free museums which also don't (in non-COVID times) have queues.
Could make a whole video on tourist traps in FL.
LOL idk about London, if your up early enough it’s amazing. and if your in Italy leaning tower is a train ride away LOL so idk if it’s over rated you can stop by on the way to 5 towns by the sea. Venice is like a painting it’s so beautiful. And you can find a couple good pizza spots! Grab some beer and pizza and watch the canals.
Vegas is worth visiting once, just to experience sin city, but far too many people forget that there are many great things to see and do outside of Vegas, within just a couple of hours. Take a break from the city, rent a car, take a drive, see some of those places.
Agreed. I live here and rarely set foot on the strip lol. It’s nice to do once in awhile but there’s so much off the strip to do, and, like you said, outside of Vegas as well.
I could easily name a handful of other places that are arguably worse during peak tourism season, but you know what? Just skip the summer travel season. Don't be part of the problem.
Alas that is when the school holidays are. Many are constrained by that. I try to avoid that, unless I am combining it with a trip to mum and dad for my birthday.
Henny, Vegas hasn’t had a cheap hotel room in decades. So it’s a double no
Been to 5 of the listed in the past year (Toronto but not up to the CN Tower). I don't think these bad destinations that are still popular as they are not as good because they are popular. Thus taking some enjoyment out of it due to crowds.
Don't go in summer or you'll be hot and frustrated with crowds and lines in the heat.
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Have to disagree on London, Venice and santorini!
The are only "bad" because they are popular, so if people listened to you and stayed away you would probably put them on a list of "amazing travel destinations that are surprisingly unpopular "
I can't wait to visit Europe next summer 2022
Why not summer 2021
@@fnmag3693 How, pray tell, are people expected to spend hundreds on the required PCR tests and usually quarantine even if they’re fully vaccinated just to travel to Europe? I live here, and no one should come until 2022. There’s no point now.
locals also piss on the blarney stone which I think is the funniest thing of all time
I leave for Myrtle beach in 5 days with my daughters for our first vacation and trip to the ocean. I’m glad it didn’t make the list and there’s no where on this list that I want to see or experience. I’ve been to Vegas many times and it’s true, 2-3 days is more than enough time to spend there
And these destinations will remain popular, whether some like it or not.
Save Venice. DO NOT travel there!!
Hey, I live in London and I love it 😂 I think it’s still worth visiting but don’t not coming here to visit the most well-known landmarks 😅
Yes, go to the museums instead. Free!
Agree with everything except London, Venice, at least in low season and Santorini in low season too.
Low, or shoulder, season are often much better times to go. If you can. High season is often that because it coincides with school holidays.
I’ve been in Pisa, London, Venice, Santorini and Rio and in mu opinion only Greek Island was totally overrated, all the rest is worth to visit
Venice overrated af .. crowded and the canals not even clean .. i was very disappointed and underwhelmed.. I thought it would more romantic
I propose to my wife in Venice I thought the place was pretty awful and expensive
Lol
Go visit Christ The Redeemer!
It’s cheap and you get a great 360 view of Rio.
Very Nice video friend
Agree about Times Square but you couldn't be more wrong about the Statue of Liberty.
I can only speak for Greece and Italy since I have visited many times: there are better, more authentic, prettier, cheaper and more exciting places to visit in those countries, many more: eg, the Dodecanese islands and Puglia ;D
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Terrible vid.
I throughly enjoyed vegas for my first visit. But what I wasn't prepared for was the entire city smelling like weed. It was disgusting
You must be really fun at parties. 🙄
I've been to most of these places. Honestly it's what you make of it. Don't take an organised bus or ship tour. It doesn't give you enough time to immerse yourself in the various destinations, plus you are herded like cattle everywhere with not enough time to see the actual destination. Venice, Pisa (leaning tower is part of a park complex and not the actual town!), New York City and London require you to walk around and see the city for yourself. Also, ask locals where are the best places. This has always worked for me. It's makes for a more authentic experience. These type of videos are very subjective.
I'm with you on most of these, however my big one is the forbidden city, honestly it was a huge let down do to the unrelenting tourist traps inside. And honestly the Taiwan ,National Palace Museum has all of the more interesting pieces of art and treasure .
You are sooooooooo wrong about Venice! I would NEVER discourage anyone from experiencing Venice! Go to Italy towards the end of September or afterwards. And, don’t do a cruise - travel by air and train. Getting lost in Venice is the most magical experience... especially if you stop at a little restaurant and have great wine and seafood as our group did! Also, I can’t agree on Las Vegas either! Have you ever heard of Girlfriend Getaway? 🤷🏽♀️ Lastly, I do agree on Times Square ... keep in moving in that area!
I would add the Eiffel Tower to the list
yes another tourist Trap but the views thoo ILOVET
Not so bad if you go early. Or if you choose the stairs. Though there is still the security queue.
Best deal. Who are you kidding, for under 20 a person?
Egypt should be in there as #1
my sister in Christ this is one of the worst lists I’ve ever seen
Paris needed to be somewhere on this list....
4:08 AWKWARD...
Malta is by far the worst place I have ever been. Never again
I strongly disagree with this video and I believe that I would have an amazing time in every one of these places
Are there people waiting in line to cross the zebra Abbey Road crossing?
Number 1 Paris
3 places she mentioned that I didn’t go 🙈
If there’s a place where people are that is a hellacious vacation destination to me. Give me a forest or desert any day
How are the pyramids in Egypt not on here?
Same with the Hollywood Walk of Fame
So overrated
Add Vancity and LA
But I would still go to them. Lol
i agree with timesquare lol.