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What is the worst place you have ever visited?

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Washingforweeks · Yesterday 22:06

I saw a thread on instagram about this and found it really interesting and wanted to hear more. What is the worst place you have visited and why?

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fizzyroselemonade · Yesterday 22:23

Malta. Flies everywhere and non- descript food. Wanted history and old buildings. Got H&M and the Body Shop

Couldn't agree more. Hopefully you didn't visit Popeye Land, fly ridden cess pit. The worst place I've ever been. Run down, dirty, bored staff, disgusting food, dirty pool. Awful.

I wrote a scathing message in their visitors book, my husband thought it so hilarious he took a photo of my review. He was crying with laughter.

He is now my ex-husband, not because of that though!

Tulipvase · Yesterday 23:02

Norwich. And Swansea services. An airport in Crete.

ClearFruit · Yesterday 23:02

Skegness. We booked a week there 12 years ago, and were ready to leave inside 36 hours. Vile.

Fatsnowflake · Yesterday 23:02

Digerydont · Yesterday 22:41

Once I got beyond the area around the railway station, I fell in love with Naples. I love the film "Journey to Italy" it's one of those films that I have watched over and over. I like the cats in Naples. They just strut around. I have never seen larger cats anywhere.

Why has this made me want to go to Naples so badly!?

LejlaKapovic · Yesterday 23:03

I have travelled quite extensively, including to many of the countries people often describe as "the worst" in this thread. I don't think I have ever been anywhere that I didn't like or wouldn't go back to, but, there are a number of places I don't understand the hype of:

Amsterdam - to me, it's just a really dirty city, and the activities you can do there aren't my cup of tea. I would visit Amsterdam again, but only for a day or two. I enjoyed other parts of the Netherlands more.

Italy in general - it's a really run down country on the whole. Graffiti everywhere, buildings that need repairing, garbage that needs removing...it's only really the tourist places that are being looked after, but I'm someone who ventures outside of those so...I get sad seeing how derelict many areas are. Italian food also isn't anything special, IMO. But I'll admit that this may just come down to my own religious dietary restrictions that mean I can't eat most of the food I'd actually be interested in eating.

UAE - it has the potential to be great, like other Gulf countries are (IMO), but it's too superficial of a place, and every aspect of society there kind of forces you to put your hands in your pocket. Want to sit down at the Dubai mall? There are no benches anywhere - if you want to sit, you have to go to a coffee shop or restaurant to buy something. I don't like that. I have been there 3 times, and will go back again for sure, but only for a day or two. Likely if I need to connect a flight there anywhere. As a Muslim, it's a nice place to be for the food scene, the calls for prayer and, generally, are more Muslim-oriented atmosphere.

Japan - don't get me wrong, I actually like Japan a lot and will DEFINITELY return. It's a real cultural experience to visit the country. But I personally think it's a bit overrated. I wouldn't say Japan is my favourite country I have ever been to, like many others think it is. But I guess that just comes down to taste.

Turkish beach cities - they're just a bit dull to me if you don't plan lots of day trips to ancient ruins, natural sights, fun activities in nature on on the sea, etc. Very touristy places and bad food. I love places like Istanbul, though. Probably one of my favourite cities. I would love to visit Ankara, Bursa, Gaziantep, Antakya and Cappadocia.

Berlin and Germany in general - again, I actually like Berlin and Germany. They're also close to my own country, so an ideal place to visit for the weekend. But people just overhype them, IMO. Berlin is a great city, but it's definitely not the best I've been to in Europe. In general, I struggle a bit with Germany because I'm not super interested in German history and culture. Germany, and Berlin specifically, are nice enough places, but there are other countries and cities in Europe I much prefer.

Brighton - I'm willing to give Brighton a second chance, but I really didn't have the best experience there. Again, it has the potential to be such a nice place, but I was shocked to see how run down the place is. It smells bad, too. And the people there SUCK so much. So, so much. Brightonians are the worst part about Brighton. In fact, I don't think I have travelled ANYWHERE on this planet and met more rude and appalling people than Brightonians. I have travelled all over the UK, and British people anywhere else on the isles are always so lovely, nice and friendly - except for Brightonians. Everyone complain about Londoners, but I travel to London several times every year, and I think Londoners are great! But Brightonians...everyone from the seagulls to the homeless drunks to the bus drivers were utter asshole pricks. The only reason I would go back to Brighton is because, in spite of the absolutely vile people there, I had some nice memories. And a good fish & chips. I would apologise to any Brightonian reading this, but...your people deserve the criticism. Do better...

weeat · Yesterday 23:03

Bishops Auckland for run down dereliction and Aberdeen as it’s just a pure dump.

Washingforweeks · Yesterday 23:03

Swissmeringue · Yesterday 22:40

The Philippines

What was it that you didn’t like? My friend sent and loved it. I’m not sure it would be for me though

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Heyhelga · Yesterday 23:04

Trainstrike · Yesterday 22:56

These threads pop up every few months and they're always an entertaining mix of stereotypes, snobs and wild opinions. I love them.

I love these sort of threads too. Reminds me of this book called Crap Towns that someone brought me for a secret Santa gift when I was at uni. Wish I still had that book to reference to when seeing someone name a UK town on here.

Cantthinkofadifferentname · Yesterday 23:05

PermanentTemporary · Yesterday 22:41

For me personally, a holiday in Stoke on Trent in 1987. I do like Marmite but breathing in the yeasty backwash for a week was unpleasant.

Are you sure it wasn't Burton on Trent? Marmite is manufactured there as a by-product of brewing. The smell is awful... I hate marmite

MauveFatball · Yesterday 23:05

Heyhelga · Yesterday 22:32

Couple of mentions for Hull now. Never been but is Hull really that bad? What's so bad about Hull? I'm intrigued.

Same as most places, there’s rundown areas but look beyond them and there’s loads to do - free museums, The Deep, Humber Bridge not far, Marina and lots of great independent eateries in the old Fruit Market area. Housing is much cheaper too.
Born and bred Hull lass here 👍🏼

Diydanny · Yesterday 23:06

The Pyramids, such hassle, couldn’t move for sleazy men giving you a ‘gift’ then if you attempt to walk away demand money for said ‘gift’. All the guides wore guns in holsters to ward them off but it wasn’t enough. So bad that one of the wonders of the world is so tainted.

morselover69 · Yesterday 23:06

my bf’s flat - it’s an absolute hole

RowenaCoxwell · Yesterday 23:06

Casablanca-I had expected beautiful and romantic faded glory, it was just horrible.

Thecows · Yesterday 23:07

Most British seaside towns are as depressing as hell

bittertwisted · Yesterday 23:07

Heyhelga · Yesterday 22:40

Surely Hull is just another Liverpool but without The Beatles and a good football team.

What?

Ksown · Yesterday 23:07

Croydon

Retrogamer · Yesterday 23:07

Milton Keynes

Beachtastic · Yesterday 23:08

Rotherham. Fuck me!!!!!

Southampton zoo was pretty shit too. If it weren't for the crappy Lego models, we wouldn't have seen anything remotely resembling an animal.

Idontpostmuch · Yesterday 23:08

ChaToilLeam · Yesterday 22:13

Hull. I am sure there are nice bits but we weren't in them.

Really? I liked Hull.

HollyhocksandPeons · Yesterday 23:08

Washingforweeks · Yesterday 22:12

Egypt for me was awful. I remember being about 13 with blonde hair and men just constantly came up to me grabbing and stroking my hair. It scared me to death

Strangely, loved Egypt. BA lost my luggage and in the hotel I could only buy an abaya and probably because of that nobody bothered me, it was bliss. Strangely, loved Zamalek, where we stayed. Strangely, have not met a single male pest, all were very dignified.

AutumnAllTheWay · Yesterday 23:09

Soft play.

Then Tunisia, out of the resort

rahhhh · Yesterday 23:09

Edmonton, London. Utter shithole. Definitely worse than Amsterdam, Paris and Menorca lol.

Can’t believe someone said Italy and Greece?!? Two of the nicest countries in Europe with incredible food, landscapes and history. Ok then!!

Gingercatlover · Yesterday 23:10

LA, felt unsafe, dirty and totally uninspiring, especially Hollywood Boulevard.

Fatsnowflake · Yesterday 23:10

Valletta and Mdina🤩 beautiful but other than that I wasn't keen on Malta.

Digerydont · Yesterday 23:10

RowenaCoxwell · Yesterday 23:06

Casablanca-I had expected beautiful and romantic faded glory, it was just horrible.

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