When planning a vacation, we always have an ideal image in our minds. Whether we’re dreaming of relaxing on a gorgeous beach in Thailand or of taking a quiet gondola ride in Venice, it’s fairly easy to let our imaginations run away with us. However, reality can often be a cruel mistress! Click on each of the photos below to switch from the unrealistic pictures that travel agents show you to actual photos captured by tourists during high season.
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15 Photos That Show Why Japan is an Amazing Place to Live
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19 Unique & Traditional Ways of Life Around the World
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10 Terrific Attractions in the City of Gdańsk, Poland
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This Fantastic Tour of New York City Will Leave You in Awe
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Fairytale Netherlands: 16 Pictures Too Pretty to Be Real
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Learn 42 Different Politeness Rules From Around the World!
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Interactive Map: 12 Beautiful New Zealand Sights
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Fall in Love With This Gorgeous Romanian City
Come see the sights of Cluj-Napoca, the second biggest city in Romania and a place of gorgeous sites.
10 Gorgeous Villages and Towns in The Netherlands
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This Amazing Island Is the Mediterranean's Largest of All
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Take a Virtual Walking Tour Through the Streets of Venice
Venice is a truly beautiful city. Walk through its streets in this breathtaking video.
12 Exciting Hollywood Inspired Holiday Destinations
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These Photos of Machu Picchu Are Simply Stunning
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