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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Here Are Some of the USA's Most Stunning Train Routes
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A Walk Through Israel and the Palestinian Territories
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These supermarkets are using clever ideas to attract customers!
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