"Paris is overrated" - Lonely Planet fans share their unpopular travel opinions

Dec 9, 2020

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Planning ahead is the best way to avoid headaches © Mongkol Chuewong/Getty Images

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We are the Lonely Planet editors: a team of contributors from around the world, including Lonely Planet staff. We infuse our diverse experiences into every recommendation we share. Balancing practical advice with engaging storytelling, we capture the essence of destinations to inspire and guide readers.

We asked our Instagram followers what their unpopular travel opinions were. From flying with kids to certain "overrated" destinations, here's what they said.

Boy kicking woman's seat on plane
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I wish they had kid free flights - @aegregory

Young couple stopping on country road and looking at the map for directions. Man and woman on a road trip in countryside on a su
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Over planning can ruin the adventure! - @hotlightscoldsteel

The Eiffel tower at sunrise
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Paris is overrated 🤷‍♀️ - @longlinds1

Man reclining his seat in an airplane
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Reclining in your seat on a long haul flight is totally fine! - @youcancallmequeenv

Gondola on Venetian canal
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Venice feels like Disneyland - @asuerden

The more beds in a dorm room the better 🙂 - @fradgepants

Two women taking a selfie with Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge in the background.
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You don't have to take a photo of every second. Put down the selfie stick and talk to people - @snarffalita

Close up detail of cheeseburger and french fries. Food, junk food and fast food concept
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I like having McDonald's in different countries - @anamquraishi

Man looking at a map inside a car
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The best travel experiences are to be had when something goes "wrong" or not to plan. - @davetravels

A pile of different coloured suitcases stacked on top of each other.
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Don't bring a carry-on. Just check the bag - @_danieli

Sunset over rock formations in a desert landscape
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The USA are more magical than Europe (I'm European) - @ginger_cinnamon

I don't mind airplane food at all!! - @vasiepops

Traveler girl with hat protecting from strong sun in the bustle city of Bangkok during travel vacations.
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"Just walk around and get lost in the city" is terrible travel advice. Always have a plan! 📝 - @sheryllestrellas

Beach holidays are boring - @geniegi

Sometimes the 'touristy things' are popular for a reason, don't be afraid to go mainstream - @alledasgupta

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