Travel Expectations Vs Reality— Heart-breaking facts behind the glamorous photos of the greatest destinations

Traveling addicted hearts have been fluttering at the sight of the sparkling sceneries all over the world from Paris to Santorini, the Himalayas, the Maldives, or Vietnam beaches. But little is their imagination the truth.

Stonehenge – England

Stonehenge - England
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Not everyone gets a chance to enjoy the solitary moment of romantic sunset when coming to visit Stonehenge.

Is elephant-riding experience really friendly?

Elephant-riding experience
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Tourists may find elephant riding an awesome experience. However, little do they know the elephants used to suffer from violent and strict teachings just to be friendly.

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China
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The thousand-kilometer Great Wall does not always remain its majestic and historic scenery. In fact, it’s rather crowded.

Santorini – Greece

Santorini - Greece
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If you are looking forward to enjoying the very fresh air and peaceful atmosphere in this coastal town, you’d better make a careful consideration.

Hymalayas

Hymalayas
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Just imagine that standing on the roof of the world after long adventure will make you feel infinitely tiny to nature. Yes! But you will not be alone here.

Howrah bridge – Kolkata, India

Howrah - Kolkata, India
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Appearing mesmerizing on so many classical cinematographic works in the 1950s, Howrah bridge is now more than disappointing in reality.

Eiffel Tower – France

Eiffel Tower - France
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You may be dreaming about lying restfully on the grass near Eiffel Tower when having a picnic here. Can you really enjoy this moment when there’re so many people around ?

Siem Reap – Cambodia

Siem Riep - Cambodia
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Ancient scene of the temples of Siem Reap has to make room for the crowds of tourists.

Are Thai beaches romantic?

Thailand beaches
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There is no time that the beaches in Thailand are utmost quiet and romantic like the photos tourists are looking for.

Ancient temples of Abu Simbel – Giza, Egypt

Ancient temples of Abu Simbel - Giza, Egypt
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The Abu Simbel temples are not an exception. This place is full of visitors all the time.

Maldives

Maldives
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Another view of the paradise on Earth – Maldives.

Sailing in Venice – Italia

Venice - Italia
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Sailing in Venice has always been so romantic as the frame?

What really is swimming with dolphins ?

Swimming with dolphins
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If you ever wish to swim with dolphins in the attractions, you should be willing to queue.

What really is petting with the King of Forests?

Petting with tigers
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Tiger-petting experience may also not be so quietly and gently as your imagination.

Sam Son beach – Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Sam Son - Thanh Hoa, Vietnam