Reality is never as good as the photos. That, friends, is a fact of life.

That is especially true when it comes to travel destinations.

These photos highlight the expectations vs. the reality of some well-known travel spots.

1. Don’t get hurt

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2. Nice, quiet picnic

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3. That looks frightening

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4. It really is “little”

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5. Smoggy

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6. Gorgeous!

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7. You’re not the only one

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8. Get a good shot…if you can

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9. Nope

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Kind of a downer, isn’t it?