Most disappointing place you've been to
Jul 15, 2014, 9:46 am
#17
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Most disappointing place you've been to
China, the sellers are so oppressive. People trying to rip you off at every corner,. One time I went in for a massage and she told me if I wanted her to use oil, that would be 40$ extra. On almost every corner there are people trying to friend u so they can take you for tea and then charge you a huge bill. They are also into ivory, which comes from killing elephants.
Jul 15, 2014, 10:09 am
#18
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Most disappointing place you've been to
Good thread.
I would have to say Anchorage. Once you get out, it's beautiful up there. But I thought the city was going to be better. It was a dump and I would probably kill myself if I had to live there in the winter.
Guess my expectations were off
I would have to say Anchorage. Once you get out, it's beautiful up there. But I thought the city was going to be better. It was a dump and I would probably kill myself if I had to live there in the winter.
Guess my expectations were off
Jul 15, 2014, 10:24 am
#19
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Disneyworld.
Remember the Disneyland in CA of 20-30, lots of enjoyable restaurants, pleasant staff, etc. Went to Disneyworld in FL a couple of years ago, had turned into the opposite. Staff the rudest we met in the whole of FL, eating places had all retreated into fast food junk on paper plates, there were a couple of better places but the staff made clear that if you hadn't made precise reservations long beforehand, or were staying in one of their own hotels, you weren't welcome.
There were also several rides, including two key ones I remembered, out of action for overhaul, not advised until you had entered.
Remember the Disneyland in CA of 20-30, lots of enjoyable restaurants, pleasant staff, etc. Went to Disneyworld in FL a couple of years ago, had turned into the opposite. Staff the rudest we met in the whole of FL, eating places had all retreated into fast food junk on paper plates, there were a couple of better places but the staff made clear that if you hadn't made precise reservations long beforehand, or were staying in one of their own hotels, you weren't welcome.
There were also several rides, including two key ones I remembered, out of action for overhaul, not advised until you had entered.
Jul 15, 2014, 10:32 am
#20
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China, the sellers are so oppressive. People trying to rip you off at every corner,. One time I went in for a massage and she told me if I wanted her to use oil, that would be 40$ extra. On almost every corner there are people trying to friend u so they can take you for tea and then charge you a huge bill. They are also into ivory, which comes from killing elephants.
Really? Ivory comes from elephants
Jul 15, 2014, 11:28 am
#22
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Paris.
If you want to spend a lot of money to go somewhere that is terribly uncomfortable as a male, with everyone you encounter being downright rude, Paris is the place to go.
The best part of going to Paris was leaving to head to Köln again.
If you want to spend a lot of money to go somewhere that is terribly uncomfortable as a male, with everyone you encounter being downright rude, Paris is the place to go.
The best part of going to Paris was leaving to head to Köln again.
Jul 15, 2014, 11:41 am
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Bahrain, hands down.
Everywhere else I've traveled I've found something redeeming, interesting, or fascinating, but in Bahrain...absolutely nothing.
Kuwait was a pretty close second, but then I saw two teenager girls in full hijabs and abayas get into a fistfight in the middle of a mall while hundreds of people cheered and egged them on...and was entertained
Everywhere else I've traveled I've found something redeeming, interesting, or fascinating, but in Bahrain...absolutely nothing.
Kuwait was a pretty close second, but then I saw two teenager girls in full hijabs and abayas get into a fistfight in the middle of a mall while hundreds of people cheered and egged them on...and was entertained
Jul 15, 2014, 12:03 pm
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Here are some tips for a better trip that apply to all US National Parks:
- Crowds are always a concern at major US National Parks
- There are fewer crowds outside of holiday weekends
- There are fewer crowds outside of summer weekends
- There are fewer crowds in early morning and late afternoon
- Even when there are crowds on the roads and at the scenic pull-offs, hiking just 1/2 mile (less than 1km) out on a trail gets you away from a significant fraction of the visitors
- Check the website or call when planning your visit to determine if planned closures will affecting your visit.
Jul 15, 2014, 1:14 pm
#29
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Most disappointing place you've been to
It would be Paris for me. Scam artist at major attractions, long wait times at restaurants, lot of impatient and rude people, especially those that work in the public sector or service industry, and some of the sites did not live up to the hype.
Jul 15, 2014, 1:45 pm
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Sydney/Melbourne - it was a long way to go to see something that didn't seem all too different than home. Not a bad place, just oddly not wholly dissimilar.
I wonder if Aussies feel the same about visiting southern California?
I wonder if Aussies feel the same about visiting southern California?