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I'm a travel writer who's been to 19 countries. Here are 4 'tourist traps' I wouldn't recommend — and where I'd go instead.
I'm a travel writer who's been to 19 countries. Here are 4 'tourist traps' I wouldn't recommend — and where I'd go instead.
Jordan Parker ErbSep 2, 2023, 20:20 IST
Zermatt, Switzerland and the Louvre in Paris weren't among the reporter's favorite places.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
I'm a travel writer who's been to 19 countries and experienced my fair share of tourist traps.
While some really are worth visiting, I was disappointed by others.
In my years spent traveling, I've learned that some places — often referred to as "tourist traps" — are successful at bringing in thousands of visitors because they're really worth visiting.
On the flip side, however, I've also spent my fair share of time being disappointed by a place or experience that didn't live up to my expectations.
From Times Square in New York City to Switzerland's most famous peak, here are four places I wouldn't recommend — and where I'd go instead.
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Seeing the Matterhorn from Zermatt, Switzerland, was beautiful. But next time, I'd choose to spend more time somewhere like Lauterbrunnen.
Insider's reporter was disappointed by Zermatt, but loved Lauterbrunnen.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
I'd been longing to see Versailles in France but was overwhelmed by the number of tourists. I'd rather spend an afternoon picnicking at the Eiffel Tower.
Insider's reporter would prefer a day at the park over Versailles.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider, Ameer Al-Doumy/Getty Images
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Times Square in New York City is one of my least favorite places in Manhattan. I'd prefer to spend time in Central Park any day.
Central Park is a relaxed way to spend an afternoon instead of visiting Times Square.Noam Galai/Getty Images, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider
The Louvre is a bucket-list item for many, but nothing I'd ever do again. Instead, I'd like to see the Louis Vuitton Foundation.
The Louis Vuitton Foundation could be a good alternative to the Louvre, Insider's reporter writes.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider, Luc Castel/GettyImages