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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