I graduated from college two years ago and set a goal for myself to visit at least 50 countries before I turn 30.
I've visited over 40 countries. These are 6 of the most overrated tourist attractions I've ever seen.
18.07.2024 - 12:29 / insider.com
Having visited over 40 countries, I've been fortunate enough to experience many of the world's most famous tourist attractions.
Although tourist traps get a bad rep, they still get tons of visitors. About 89% of American travelers said they've visited more than one tourist trap in the past two years, according to a recent survey by PhotoAiD.
I think many popular attractions are worth going out of the way for, but not every one I've seen has lived up to its hype.
Here are some of the most overrated tourist attractions I've visited:
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