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

Dorm room in Paraty Beach Hostel in Paraty village, Brazil ©
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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

Healthy food on the plane with coffee
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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 goers crowd La Concha beach on a sunny day.
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Beach holidays are boring - @geniegi

a crowd of visitors in front of Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum.
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Sometimes the 'touristy things' are popular for a reason, don't be afraid to go mainstream - @alledasgupta

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The San Francisco Church and Monastery is a 16th century Roman Catholic complex in Quito, Ecuador. It fronts the large public square called the Plaza de San Francisco in the Old Town or Centro Historico. The church and historic center of Quito was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1978 because it is one of the largest, least-altered and best preserved historic centers in the Americas. The structure is the largest architectural ensemble among the historical structures of colonial Latin America.
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