33 Places People Visited Once—and Honestly Never Want to Visit Again

Ever visited somewhere so bad you wish you hadn't left your couch? These 33 hilariously relatable travel fails prove you're definitely not alone. 1 min


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You ever gone somewhere so disappointing you genuinely questioned your entire decision-making process? Like, seriously, “Why didn’t I just stay home and watch something on Netflix?” 

Recently, someone asked Reddit, “What’s the worst place you’ve ever traveled to?” and the responses were honestly both hilarious and sadly relatable.

  1. 1 Egypt


    I bet Egyptians roll their eyes every single time they see their country pop up on these lists—"Great, here we go again."

  2. 2 Turkey


    Incredible food and history, sure, but the relentless street harassment was just too much. Solo female travelers: brace yourselves.

  3. 3 Delhi, India


    I landed in Delhi back in 2009, and immediately felt overwhelmed. Crowds, smells, humidity—just absolute sensory chaos. Kids begging in front of mansions didn't exactly help the mood.

  4. 4 Dubai


    Ever been somewhere where your wallet feels more judged than you do? Welcome to Dubai.

  5. 5 Altoona, PA


    Went to grab a burger from McDonald's, left with more rat sightings than fries.

  6. 6 Cape Town, South Africa


    Visiting Khayelitsha township was heartbreaking—definitely an eye-opener, but not in a good way.

  7. 7 Las Vegas, NV


    Vegas is basically proof that what happens there really, truly should stay there. Forever.

  8. 8 Jamaica


    Got robbed twice in a single afternoon. At least the thieves were consistent.

  9. 9 Invercargill, New Zealand


    Honestly felt like I'd walked into a horror film, and nobody bothered to warn me.

  10. 10 St. Petersburg, Russia


    Got mugged at a phone booth. Didn't even know those things existed anymore. Memories.

  11. 11 Benidorm, Spain

    FDV

    It's like Blackpool but somehow worse—endless drinking, sketchy vendors everywhere, and oddly, tons of amputees.

  12. 12 Morecambe, UK


    Beach town mixed with quicksand—honestly, sinking might've been better than staying.

  13. 13 New Orleans, LA


    Used to adore NOLA, but now Bourbon Street just feels like a sad copy of itself. Charm officially gone.

  14. 14 Varanasi, India


    Constant noise, monkeys breaking into rooms, bathrooms with no drains, plus smoke from cremations. Sleeping? Not happening.

  15. 15 Orlando, FL (Outside the Parks)


    So aggressive! Got yelled at by random strangers, insulted by a passing priest—oddly enough, Alabama tourists were the friendliest people there.

  16. 16 Macau


    Vegas's shady cousin—angry cab drivers, casino scams, hotels smelling like an open sewer.

  17. 17 Afghanistan


    Beautiful landscapes totally overshadowed by locals who seemed genuinely intent on making sure I didn't leave alive.

  18. 18 Bakersfield, CA


    Depressing and 110°F. Basically, it felt like vacationing in a furnace.

  19. 19 Cayman Islands


    Rain nonstop, prices crazy high, roads straight out of Mario Kart, but without the fun.

  20. 20 Niagara Falls, NY


    Waterfalls are gorgeous, but the city around it? Total ghost town vibes. TripAdvisor wasn't kidding.

  21. 21 Seminole, Texas


    Scorpions literally everywhere, including my motel bed. Like a National Geographic episode gone wrong.

  22. 22 Sihanoukville, Cambodia


    Definitely felt like a place Liam Neeson would film a movie, except he forgot to show up.

  23. 23 Evansville, Indiana


    Cigarette butts for two straight miles—did every smoker in America empty their ashtrays here?

  24. 24 Fort Yates, North Dakota


    Boarded-up houses, sketchy locals checking out our car—instant regret mode activated.

  25. 25 Baghdad


    Great city, minus the whole 'everyone trying to kill you' part.

  26. 26 Birmingham, AL


    Roads were designed by someone who clearly hates other humans.

  27. 27 Reno, NV


    Downtown literally felt like a casting call for Breaking Bad. Sketchy doesn't even begin to cover it.

  28. 28 Wichita, KS


    Eleven preacher channels, just one music station. Cultural wasteland for sure.

  29. 29 Raqqa, Syria


    Explosions have a way of killing any possible vacation vibe. Not recommended

  30. 30 Texarkana


    Proof two states can come together—to create double the misery.

  31. 31 Omaha, NE


    Spent a year there. Basically felt like stepping on a Lego every day.

  32. 32 Indiana (The Whole State)


    Literal definition of a flyover state. Honestly, it finally makes sense why teenagers there go wild—what else is there to do?

  33. 33 Seattle, WA


    Super expensive coffee, endless cold drizzle, even colder people. Gorgeous mountains, sure—but definitely not worth the frostbite from unfriendly locals.

Every place teaches you something, even if sometimes that lesson is simply appreciating your couch a bit more. Honestly, maybe check TripAdvisor before your next big “adventure.”


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Tessa Vaughn

I’m Tessa Vaughn, a travel enthusiast and storyteller with a passion for exploring both iconic destinations and hidden gems. I love sharing insightful tips, cultural experiences, and adventure guides to inspire unforgettable journeys. Whether it’s a solo trip, a romantic escape, or a family vacation, I’m here to help you make the most of every adventure.

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