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Sandy and sun-kissed beaches, pristine sea water, and picturesque island sceneries are among the tourist attractions that lure visitors. But, have you ever wondered that there are surprisingly horrendous cities destroyed by subcultures of pollution, gangsters and/or poverty? These places have been considered as the most polluted, horrible, miserable and violent places in the world.Sandy and sun-kissed beaches, pristine sea water, and picturesque island sceneries are... more
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A unique anti-travel guide entitled 'Can't Be Arsed: 101 Things Not To Do Before You Die' is warning travellers to avoid 'once in a lifetime' experiences and world wonders ruined by tourists.
Author Richard Wilson has written a book which bears a slight resemblance to the cult 1999 travel guide, 100 Things To Do Before You Die.
But instead of marvelling at world sites, Wilson suggests avoiding places like the Taj Mahal and the Egyptian pyramids. Wilson writes: "Advice to anyone about to travel to Thailand is simple. Before you go, sort out a decent photo of yourself, preferably taken at a party smiling and celebrating the joy of being alive, because the newspapers and TV news bulletins will want something to accompany the article about your tragic death."
Mr Freeman's book suggested taking a voodoo pilgrimage in Haiti, nude night surfing in Australia and competing in a yelling competition in North Carolina.
However Mr Wilson's guide suggests avoiding the pyramids. He says: "One big disappointment is that they are right next to the ugly urban sprawl of Cairo. It's like turning off the Birmingham ring road and finding the Hanging Gardens of Babylon."
And about Machu Picchu, he writes: "It's a 6,000-mile journey – 12 thrombotic hours on a plane followed by a bladder-bursting seven-hour bus ride – to see something you could watch Michael Palin climbing up on TV – all in the company of the 400,000 intensely irritating gap-year students who think it's totally awesome, dude."
Which are your most hated places that any sensible traveller should avoid? A unique anti-travel guide entitled 'Can't Be Arsed: 101 Things Not To Do... more
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After reading this guide I really really really want to go to Chicago. I heard the shopping in Chicago is suppose to be really amazing. I live in NYC but everything here has become so "mall" like.
Anyone out there has any stores to suggest for shopping in Chicago?After reading this guide I really really really want to go to Chicago. I heard the... more
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