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

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©Peter Dazeley/Getty Images

I wish they had kid free flights - @aegregory

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©Ammentorp Photography/Alamy Stock Photo

Over planning can ruin the adventure! - @hotlightscoldsteel

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©Bastian Linder/500px

Paris is overrated 🤷‍♀️ - @longlinds1

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©GaudiLab/Shutterstock

Reclining in your seat on a long haul flight is totally fine! - @youcancallmequeenv

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©Emma Shaw/Lonely Planet

Venice feels like Disneyland - @asuerden

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

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©oneinchpunch/Shutterstock

You don't have to take a photo of every second. Put down the selfie stick and talk to people - @snarffalita

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@ vladispas / iStock / Getty Images Plus

I like having McDonald's in different countries - @anamquraishi

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©Matt Munro/Lonely Planet

The best travel experiences are to be had when something goes "wrong" or not to plan. - @davetravels

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©Maurizio Milanesio/Shutterstock

Don't bring a carry-on. Just check the bag - @_danieli

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©Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/500

The USA are more magical than Europe (I'm European) - @ginger_cinnamon

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

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©Artur Debat/Getty Images

"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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