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Travel expectations vs Reality (pics)

Expectation is a dangerous thing and the higher the expectations, the greater the chance they will be dashed

Newsroom March 17 08:05

Travelers very often get disappointed when their destination does not live up their expectation, either because they imagined it differently or because it looked differently on the Internet.

Expectation is a dangerous thing and the higher the expectations, the greater the chance they will be dashed.

See below photos of the most popular destinations comparing travel expectations with reality.

1. Visiting The Great Wall Of China

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2. Taking Photos With Leaning Tower Of Pisa In Italy

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3. Admiring Mona Lisa In Louvre Museum, Paris, France

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4. Having A Picnic Near The Eiffel Tower In Paris, France

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5. Walking Around Santorini Island, Greece

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6. Relaxing On The Gorgeous Beaches Of Maldives

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7. Sunbathing In The Famous Beach Of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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8. Taking A Peaceful Gondola Ride In Venice, Italy

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9. Visiting Pyramids Of Giza In Cairo, Egypt

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10. Enjoying Your Private Moments On The Beaches Of Thailand

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