For all of us, there is nothing better than a destination that exceeds your expectations. Indeed, when traveling, a lot of fun based on expectations.
I remember the day I saw the Great Wall of China for the first time 10 years ago. Certainly, the main entrance was overflowing with tourists at Badaling. It was not yet the time of selfies sticks, suddenly, tons of people were going on disposable cameras and asked to every staircase along the wall. The sellers were trying to foist snow balls, magnets, balloons and stuffed animals like pandas and refreshments were disgusting and too expensive. Despite all that, the wall had a good allgreat. This wonder was beyond my expectations. It can not be said of all the tourist traps.
We all know places that we consider overrated. I was so disappointed by the Leaning Tower I warn all those who go to Italy to simply use Photoshop to get a picture of them in front of the Tower of Pisa rather than bother to take the train to get there.
The term tourist trap immediately a negative connotation, but in truth some are really charming. And others not.
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