Europe is beautiful, but it’s also full of overhyped, overpriced tourist traps. Here are the worst ones and some alternatives: 1️⃣ NY Café, Budapest: Overhyped and overpriced for a cup of coffee. Sure, the interior looks like a palace, but you’ll spend more time snapping photos than enjoying yourself. Alternative: Head to Szimpla Kert for Budapest’s famous ruin bar vibes—quirky, laid-back, and a slice of local life. 2️⃣ Manneken Pis, Brussels: It’s just a tiny statue of a boy peeing. Everything in the area is super expensive. Alternative: Visit the nearby Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert for beautiful architecture and authentic Belgian chocolate shops. 3️⃣ Istanbul Taxis: Scams, overcharging, and meter tricks make for an unpleasant experience. One once scammed me for €80 from the airport to the centre. Alternative: Use the Istanbul Metro or take a ferry ride across the Bosphorus for stunning views and a peaceful journey. 4️⃣ Venice Gondolas: Expensive and often overcrowded with tourists, gondola rides feel more like a cliché than a romantic escape. Alternative: Hop on a vaporetto (water bus) for a fraction of the cost and explore Venice like a local. 5️⃣ Red Light District: Packed with tourists looking at windows, there’s much nicer places in the captial of my country. Alternative: Go through the nearby Jordaan neighborhood for charming streets, canals, and cozy cafés. The Pijp is also a great area! 6️⃣ Las Ramblas, Barcelona: Overrun with pickpockets, chain restaurants, and overpriced souvenirs, it’s not the best way to experience the city. Alternative: Visit the Gràcia district for boutique shops, authentic tapas, and a more local atmosphere. 7️⃣ The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen: A small, underwhelming statue in an uninteresting area that’s quite far away from the centre. Alternative: Explore the Nyhavn harbor for colorful buildings, waterfront views, and plenty of Danish charm. Hopefully this reel helps in your future trips! #tourism #europe #europetravel #travel #europetrip #traveltips #solotravel #brussels #copenhagen #barcelona #amsterdam #budapest #istanbul #venice