Have you checked out any of these overhyped attractions and destinations?

@thrillyria

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@jopiaspieder1184

4 жыл бұрын

Never been to any of those

@PaddyPanda

4 жыл бұрын

Live in Cork near Blarney Castle. Funny to see a local attraction being treated as overhyped. Visit the Cork Butter Museum instead!

@thrillyria

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaddyPanda I really enjoyed the Cork Butter Museum!!! 😍

@Emzeenz

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ryanaustin1400

Жыл бұрын

Hello everyone, I’m a travel enthusiast myself, I got attracted to the first comment, I was surprised when I realized that the replies I was seeing was about Alberto Javier, this guy deserves some praise, he is really good at what he does.

@Hillary-tp3ir

Жыл бұрын

I like the sound of this guy, I am also a travel enthusiast but sadly I don’t have the financial power to live my dreams of an adventurous life, if it’s possible I would also like to do business with this guy, what is the best way I can use to reach out to him?

@ryanaustin1400

Жыл бұрын

You can reach him through his official Instagram handle

@Hillary-tp3ir

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help guys, I really appreciate the information.

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.

@arshadqureshi4783

4 жыл бұрын

Please visit

@adhaarsharma3207

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@legioxinvicta

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@loossss

4 жыл бұрын

Judging a painting based on its size 🤦‍♂️

@thebasketballhistorian3291

4 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@jbar_85

4 жыл бұрын

The same for the same street in Hollywood, Florida! 😂

@chrisedge4214

4 жыл бұрын

I loved Hollywood Boulevard!

@bobmuller8256

4 жыл бұрын

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. 🤣😂

@OsirisIxchel

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobmuller8256 Gee...I hope you went back to from whence you came.😎

@aqsw57

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, I went there on sunday night and there was no one except for the weirdos. And it was really dirty

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.

@IceSpoon

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kecym.4808

2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip

@kenj0418

2 жыл бұрын

I opted for the Musée d'Orsay instead of the much more crowded Louvre, and loved it.

For me the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen is the most overrated attractions i have ever visited in more than 50 countries.

@jakobraahauge7299

4 жыл бұрын

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 😳

@tw9419

4 жыл бұрын

Same! I don’t get what’s the deal. So overrated.

@StAngerNo1

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jakobraahauge7299

4 жыл бұрын

@@StAngerNo1 exactly! Probably the most overrated tourist attraction in Europe! At least Manneken Pis isn't in the middle of nowhere! 😂

@tech9803

4 жыл бұрын

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.

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

4 жыл бұрын

There are more beautiful lochs which are quieter and more accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Loch Ness is worthy of this list

@dod6031

4 жыл бұрын

I do prefer Loch Lomond to be fair

@boundlessintrepiddiscovery7242

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! It was beautiful

@Eduardo-ew5dl

4 жыл бұрын

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

@edmontonboy99

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@howjamieson123

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dod6031

4 жыл бұрын

My father hails from Cork and says this rumour is a crock of shit 😂

@aadarshroy2000

4 жыл бұрын

@@howjamieson123 But what if a Chinese from Wuhan kisses it?

@darkwind2024

4 жыл бұрын

@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.

@rtsharlotte

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@XLander23

4 жыл бұрын

Many tests were done at that lake and is proven to be a big eel. Possibly the biggest eel in the world lol

@darkwind2024

4 жыл бұрын

@@XLander23 That's what they tell us it is but nonetheless there is something lurking in the loch.

@nbartlett6538

4 жыл бұрын

Loch Ness is definitely real.

@XLander23

4 жыл бұрын

And the Easter bunny is real to 😂

@nbartlett6538

4 жыл бұрын

@@XLander23 No it's not. But Loch Ness is certainly real. It's on maps and everything.

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.

@adamfinnegan735

4 жыл бұрын

Nice castle but people only come to kiss the stone

@dagda3000

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Blarney is cool. The stone is just a small part of it.

@logannasty3240

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@debbie9929

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Just came home from Ireland and that was my favorite site

@angreagach

23 сағат бұрын

Go to Bunratty instead. MUCH more interesting!

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

4 жыл бұрын

£20 quid to see a pile of big rocks? Waste of money.

@darkwind2024

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jamesalexander5623

4 жыл бұрын

But the Best thing about Stonehenge .... Is then going to Salisbury Cathedral!

@515aleon

11 ай бұрын

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.

#1 Lagos Nigeria but then again no tourist in his right mind would go to Nigeria.

@levistokes3960

3 жыл бұрын

Africa is a beautiful continent (and massive) it’s in my list but parts of it I know are very dangerous for tourist.

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

@MsLizHicks

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Luboman411

3 жыл бұрын

You've also got the glorious Corn Palace. I would definitely see that wonder of the world. ;)

@rxxnie2540

3 жыл бұрын

Liz Hicks the bandlands are beautiful

@campbell9825

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think Rushmore is overrated at all, especially since I was there for July 4

@shelley6477

3 жыл бұрын

Move

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.

@davidmollard9832

2 жыл бұрын

Also cathedral spires, badlands Custer state park and black hills

@patroberts5449

Жыл бұрын

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!

@515aleon

11 ай бұрын

@@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!

@TischTosh

9 ай бұрын

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.

@515aleon

9 ай бұрын

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

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?

@johannmada972

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Efimoff There are many better places for shopping in Paris and much more beautiful places

@potatoslayer2392

3 жыл бұрын

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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.

@michekids

4 жыл бұрын

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

@LaMarioC

4 жыл бұрын

Its always a crowd around the Manneken Pis and all you do is take a picture of it peeing. Nothing really spectacular.

@emilewillaerts6368

4 жыл бұрын

I’m from Brussels and yea you’re right the manneken pis is funny but really underwhelming

@thelostscouser3061

4 жыл бұрын

Well, Belgium is small country, so wat do you expect?

@julos5598

4 жыл бұрын

The Manneken pis is a joke to us belgians. We never try to sell it as a must-see thing lmao

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.

@CBeatty59

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@DevilCruz13

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@jonathankennedy4779

4 жыл бұрын

fashiongirl0584 preach

@darkwind2024

4 жыл бұрын

I used to love to go there year round ,New Orleans isn't just Mardi Gras but this guy must think so.

@mariannes8342

4 жыл бұрын

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!

French Quarter, Hobbiton, Blarney, Loch Ness... it's like you're looking at my travel plans for the next two years.

@skrxxet7845

4 жыл бұрын

Shit..

@Yourhighnessnona

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why, but I find it hilarious

@jackward6726

4 жыл бұрын

Hobbiton is beautiful but just overpriced. And besides, it's just a stop off on the incredible experience which is New Zealand

@areswalker5647

3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, 2020 wanted to protect you from disappointment and made us all unable to travel at all🤭💯

@tombobek2306

3 жыл бұрын

@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 used to live in New Orleans, and locals do go to the French Quarter to eat or hang out.

@crazeyjoe

4 жыл бұрын

Only Bourbon St should have been specified. The rest of the FQ is not overrated.

Stonehenge and that stupid mermaid in Copenhagen. That rock thing in Peru looks amazing

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.

Mona Lisa wasn't even my favorite piece of art in that room (the wedding at Cana wins)

@TheGreenlove87

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@rafadydkiemmacha7543

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

I don't think the french quarter is over rated

@michaellovejoy6306

4 жыл бұрын

Xinzlo I agree. They were only showing bourbon street. That for sure is over rated. The rest of the French quarter is awesome

@psfca

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed... french quarter was the highlight in New Orleans

@anavaderduo7548

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Think-About-It

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Υοu should add Time's Square in NYC.

@estefanialondono7167

4 жыл бұрын

You should see my boring town and then let me know if NYC is not just impressive

@keysersoze9469

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@crazeyjoe

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@colormedubious4747

4 жыл бұрын

Times Square isn't a destination as much as a place you pass through on your way to see better things.

@keysersoze9469

4 жыл бұрын

@@colormedubious4747 it's a travel attractions like the rest of the video.

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.

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

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.

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.

@skylineXpert

4 жыл бұрын

You got a point

@MojoTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@florida7778

4 жыл бұрын

Yes have no expectations, the best way to travel

@felipesadventures

4 жыл бұрын

Overtourism is a real thing and even damaging to the environment too

@animeyahallo3887

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Paris is a city famous for its green spaces? Hmm 🤔

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

Visited the trivi fountain in Rome. It looked just like the pictures except it was so crowded!! But I'm glad I saw it.

@SAHogan-ih3bo

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@farnyone

3 жыл бұрын

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

@DanieleVincenzoni

3 жыл бұрын

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 😉

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.

@mauricelennonondoy2937

4 жыл бұрын

Amanda Quinlivan thank you for this! Planning to go there next year. 🤗

Les champs Élysée aren’t overrated, there are just a lot of tourists

@dhowe1001

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@andreabotti5655

4 жыл бұрын

yep, that's the reason they are overrated, not because of the place but because of the experience

@bgomez1214

4 жыл бұрын

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

@campbell9825

3 жыл бұрын

There are illegal vendors everywhere though, that's my only issue with it

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.

Fascinating stuff! Cool video

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.

Not gonna have an encounter with the loch ness monster? He’s in the clouds! 😳 6:43

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 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.

All cruise ships.

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.

Great video! Hope you can also feature World's most underrated travel destinations.

The clock in prague is so overrated but the city is amazing

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.

@TheFlowMind

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattiaslindell18esdelev45 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.

@danielaestrada332

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@BegoneJonah

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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! ❤❤❤

@miwildberries

4 жыл бұрын

agree, Scotland is amazing

What about Stonehenge ?

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 was very impressed with Champs Eleysee.

As an Irish person I'm still amazed that anyone wastes their time kissing the Blarney 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!

The Giant causeway, don't expect giant columns.

I'd have to go with Stonehenge. Not nearly as impressive as one might be led to believe.

@anonmedia1883

4 жыл бұрын

Live 30 mins away and it’s bloody useless

@Gladson

4 жыл бұрын

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

4 жыл бұрын

Gladson MF do they still let you tough the stones? I went in 2016 and was limited to the trail around it.

@Gladson

4 жыл бұрын

@@MyCatIsNamedChubmuffin they do but it happens only once a week (saturdays I believe), very early in the morning and requires a reservation in advance.

@MyCatIsNamedChubmuffin

4 жыл бұрын

Gladson MF damn. I wish I’d known.

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 🥺

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.

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.

Have you guys actually been to matamata in NZ? It’s awesome

@adeejinnz

3 жыл бұрын

The actual town? It’s ok. Been there several times.

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.

Blarney Castle and surrounding grounds was beautiful. I wasn't really thinking much about the stone when I was there anyway.

Very interesting! Sometimes imagination outclasses reality...

I often drive over to Plymouth Rock just to see disappointment

@danmccauley80

3 жыл бұрын

What is it like I'm just getting into American history I'm from the UK and we were wankers lol

@JJaqn05

2 жыл бұрын

@@danmccauley80 No we weren't. The only wankers were the colonists who revolted over little things

@danmccauley80

2 жыл бұрын

@@JJaqn05 which were the english

@JJaqn05

2 жыл бұрын

@@danmccauley80 Colonists = English settlers in North America

Totally agree with Mona Lisa! As compared to the other pieces of art, it’s highly overrated!

@ravikanthlyadava1327

4 жыл бұрын

Jim20 ever heard of something called manners?

@baljeet7217

4 жыл бұрын

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

@durban55

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@baljeet7217

4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@darkwind2024

4 жыл бұрын

Could you paint it?

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.

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!

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!

@PlayArcade99

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what's disappointing in it. Most of the people know what to expect when they get there ?

@PlayArcade99

4 жыл бұрын

@Eddie Brady absolutely

Loch Ness is the only place on here I ever wanted to see. Some of these I have never heard of

The Loch Ness was beautiful, hidden in the Scottish highlands… I love it

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

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.

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!

For what it's worth, Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness and stopping by Inverness is definitely worth visiting if you were just going to catch a Nessie sighting.

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.

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.

@jakobraahauge7299

4 жыл бұрын

But the name is so wonderfully weird! 🤭

Regarding the rainbow mountains, it's all about the hike to get there

@jackward6726

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah surely the rainbow part is just the bonus at the end

7 color mountain was spectacular! Combination of some snow, greens, and the rainbow.

The French quarter was awesome. Street performers, great food friendly people.

I did have an encounter with the Loch Ness monster! He ate me, now I'm commenting inside his belly!

I picture Mt Rushmore heads being like 200 feet tall

@michaeltipton5500

4 жыл бұрын

My Sister wanted to go there this summer. Wait till I tell her it was on this list. I didn't want to go anyway.

@andreasmeier6681

4 жыл бұрын

It was like the total opposite to me: on a road trip from chicago to las vegas we more or less accidently drove by and were surprised by the accuracy of the faces and liked the place very much. Maybe it was our low expectations but I can‘t agree with it being a huge disappointment.

@martinbalgavui6417

4 жыл бұрын

Mt. Rushmore is definetly worth going. Just not a place you would go and explore for a 3 day weekend.

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.

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.

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!

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. :)

@tippytoe1250

4 жыл бұрын

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!

Anybody know the name of the music in the backround?

I visited New Orleans in 2014 and was pleasantly surprised. Yeah, the French Quarter was crowded but it was nothing like "spring break". I'd definitely go back as the city as a whole was a fine experience. On my 2 recent trips to Paris I chose to avoid the Champs Elisee, but I enjoyed the other cultural areas, including The Louvre where I spent 6 hours. Yes, the Mona Lisa room was crowded but the rest of the facility was moderately busy but not opressively so (I went on a weekday). The Louvre is definitely worth the trip and if you buy a ticket for a specific time you can go straight in without waiting in line. I've also driven around Loch Ness. It was part of a larger, 10-day drive around the highlands. It's just a lake....but the highlands are beautiful and make for a great trip. I think many of the "complaints" on this video miss the larger picture.

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

@MojoTravels

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it on a good day!

@bookwo2543

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@raymason5264

4 жыл бұрын

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!

@philippepetitpas6400

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@jakobraahauge7299

4 жыл бұрын

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 😄

@jakobraahauge7299

4 жыл бұрын

@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.

I agree with you about the Mona Lisa and the Blarney Stone. You should add Buckingham Palace to the list as well.

Been loch ness, highlands, and Edinburgh it was very good the tour

The food thing is untrue. I found their food in the French Quarter and throughout the area very affordable.

@CBeatty59

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@colormedubious4747

4 жыл бұрын

Mother's is great!

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.

@giullianosep

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@hallfrir3716

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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.

@NadiaTravelsWorldwide

3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree I just created my travel channel and will be posting videos about German cities and my travels around Europe 🧳 please go check it out! I would love to hear what you think about it :) thanks 😊

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.

French Quarter is amazing, except for the one street this video fixated on. I have brought my family there twice and it is a favorite... and we have been to 27 countries and 42 states. And yes, the Mona Lisa is a letdown, but it still sits in the greatest art museum in the world so there is plenty to see besides her.

Didn't know anyone actually went to the French Quarter to meet locals.

Agree on the Arc in Paris and Lock Ness, so many nicer Lochs. The Blarney Stone is good fun.

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!

@corradopampaloni6938

4 жыл бұрын

Kalo Arepo absolutely not

@user-ky6vw5up9m

4 жыл бұрын

It was an Allied HQ after the Italy landings in WW2.

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@kanulaf

4 жыл бұрын

you made my day!

@jamesalexander5623

4 жыл бұрын

Tea on my Keyboard! .... You Owe me about Tree Fiddy!

Crazy horse is cooler than Rushmore, I’ve seen both😁

@boredom2go

3 жыл бұрын

Crazy Horse is pretty cool. I just wish they would finish sometime in this millennium.

I'm not surprised. Though, my son did see the Mona Lisa and loved it. He said the crowds were overwhelming but worth the hassle.

@robroux6074

3 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised Chicago Bean wasn't listed

I have been to Blarney but not the Stone. There were queues of over an hour for the castle so I looked round the beautiful estate instead.