For better or for worse, social media has a huge impact on the way we travel.
So Redditoru/Amphotoxicasked, “Whattravel destinationis nothing like how its portrayed on social media?”
Here’s what people, including members of theBuzzFeed Community, said in response.
1.“Ibiza.
It offers way more than just the DJ scene.”
3.“Bali.
The island is wonderful, don’t get me wrong.
But it has become a huge Instagram destination; it’s sad.
There is a temple (Lempuyang, if my memory serves me well) with a huge photo queue.
4.“Chicago.
You would think it’s a warzone based on how people talk about it.
I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back.
It was a very cool city.”
“The Leaning Tower of Piza.
It’s the most disappointing place I ever visited.
You get off the train and walk down a street that is full of touristy stores.
It felt way too much like Disneyland for me.
What a waste of a day.”
“Iguazu Falls is an all-out assault on the senses.
Its a place you have to feel.
Photos and videos dont even come close.
Its so powerful.”
“Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia.
I knew itd be nice, but damn.
I would love to go back.”
“Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.
It was so much better than how it’s portrayed on social media.
It was so beautiful, and the wildlife was stunning.”
“Tulum, without question.
The beach has been completely built up to the point where there are no natural stretches anymore.
Most of the year, whatever beach remains is plagued with massive amounts of seaweed.
Plus, everything is wildly over-priced.
Tulum is the only place Ive ever traveled that I have vowed never to visit again.”
“Cappadocia is stunning and is even better in person than on social media.
People take turns sitting in that same spot and get their photo taken.”
Believe it or not, the lake is even bigger and more beautiful in person.”
“The Grand Canyon is even more magnificent.
Then, all of a sudden, the wind gets knocked out of you.”
13.“Amsterdam.
“Livraria Lello, Porto’s famous book store.
It’s portrayed as this gorgeous place, but I went and found it to be so crowded.
It’s basically just an attraction you walk through.”
15.“Iceland.
17.“Venice.
18.“Santorini.
“The Amalfi Coast.
Sure, the towns of Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi have a charm.
But frankly, the views from the drive along the coast were much nicer than the towns themselves.
They’re also tiny.
It was cool to see for a day trip but overrated overall.”
“The Alhambra in Granada, Spain.
It was so crowded, especially considering how small it actually is.
In reality, though, it was beyond packed with tour groups.
Perhaps this is a good instance of how inaccurately social media can represent popular tourist destinations.”
