Have you seen these hilarious expectations vs. reality travel photos? They’re funny because they reveal a painful truth. Some of these manicured paradise travel photos are deceitful and don’t paint the whole picture. To help you avoid the disappointment you might experience while traveling to these popular tourist sites, we present to you these 25 surprising expectation vs. reality travel photos you need to see.
Great Wall of China, China
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
Costa Brava, Spain
Venice, Italy
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
Sharm el Naga, Egypt
Mona Lisa, Paris, France
Fontana di Trevi, Rome, Italy
Pas de la Casa Ski Resort, Andorra
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Stonehenge, England, UK
Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy
Phra Nang Beach, Thailand
Niagara Falls, US-Canada Borders
Machu Picchu, Peru
Ganges River, India
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Acropolis of Athens, Greece
Park Guell, Barcelona, Spain
Street Food, Thailand
Forbidden City, Beijing, China
London Eye, England, UK
St. Peter´s Basilica, Vatican
Times Square, New York, US
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