Where did you absolutely hate?

[Anonymous]

Have lived all over the world and hated every damn minute I spent in Nairobi. Have been in poor countries and war zones but have never felt so unsafe and unwanted.

[Anonymous]

I definitely don't need to go back to Buson Korea. It felt like visiting Baltimore - just nothing that really excited me.
I loved Seoul and Jeju, though, if anyone is thinking of heading to Asia.

(Also had a great two days in Tokyo and wish we'd had more time there.)

[Anonymous]

My list is random:
Cologne, Germany. So boring and not that pretty except the famous church.

Pitlochery, Scotland. A tourist trap for a reason I couldn't figure out. I did have an amazing Indian meal there at least.

Los Angeles. I was so disappointed. I thought it would be prettier and cleaner and more fun.

[Anonymous]

Asheville. Way too many homeless and hippies. Just too crunchy for my liking, but can see the appeal for hikers.

[Anonymous]

Hate is strong.

Wouldn't go back:

OBX in the summer. Hot as hell and boring. Not enough to do and anything there is to do it's too hot. Hellacious drive to get there from DC area. Don't get it.

Madrid, Spain and Vienna, Austria. Just bland and uninspired cities without a lot of personality. Maybe I missed something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t hate Costa Rica, but I have zero desire to ever return. I’d give it a 4/10. It felt like dirty Temu version Hawaii. I’d rather spend a little more or go for less time and do Hawaii on repeat.

Which part?
See we went to a luxury resort (Andaz/Four Seasons) and felt it was a closer, half the price nice alternative to Hawaii. Great for a long weekend and a lot of interesting excursions and day trips like Hawaii for an active trip! It felt luxurious, secluded and just nice at a fraction of the cost. That said, I love Hawaii but only certain areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All-inclusives. I've tried them twice and I just do not enjoy it. I went to one in Mexico alone, and was hoping that having people do things for me and not having to make decisions would be lovely. I got so bored I rented a car and drove to Tulum instead. The other was with my husband in the DR, and it was pretty, but just..fine.

The meals are...fine, but clearly catering to a boring middle america white person (PS not to be confused with the thread on all "fly over people," just a certain kind). The drinks are underwhelming. And then you just feel trapped, and like it doesn't make any sense to leave the resort, but then the resort isn't amazing either.

They also seem to be avoidant of any of the local culture, apart from that tiny section at the end of the lunch buffet, and it's a challenge to get out of the resort.

You sound annoying.

[Anonymous]

Valencia, Spain, ugh.

Smells like a swamp, very humid (they grow all the rice, so you've got that rice paddy humidity mixing with mediterranean humidity). NOt a fan of horchata; the famed fatones are sad not-donuts; the City of Science is incredibly poorly designed because it's like walking on the surface of the sun in the middle of nowhere. most depressing, smelliest aquarium I've ever visited. and the beach is dirty and sad.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely hate is a little strong but Dubai is not for me. The heat, the horrible traffic, the disgusting displays of wealth, everything just feels "fake." I didn't like the vibes, just felt like a lot of bad things happen there once you barely scratch the surface. I went for work but would never go back on my own dime.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hated Barbados. Horrible experience there.

In the US - many places. lol.

What happened?

[Anonymous]

I had to go to Anaheim for work and it was the most depressing week of my life. Absolutely boring and soulless. I was sick of the hotel food so I decided to walk to a local sushi place. I had to walk on the shoulder of the road because they don't have sidewalks and someone pulled over thinking I was a hooker!! I was wearing normal business clothes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All-inclusives. I've tried them twice and I just do not enjoy it. I went to one in Mexico alone, and was hoping that having people do things for me and not having to make decisions would be lovely. I got so bored I rented a car and drove to Tulum instead. The other was with my husband in the DR, and it was pretty, but just..fine.

The meals are...fine, but clearly catering to a boring middle america white person (PS not to be confused with the thread on all "fly over people," just a certain kind). The drinks are underwhelming. And then you just feel trapped, and like it doesn't make any sense to leave the resort, but then the resort isn't amazing either.

They also seem to be avoidant of any of the local culture, apart from that tiny section at the end of the lunch buffet, and it's a challenge to get out of the resort.

You sound annoying.

I'm interested to hear her take. I got invited to one of these in a few months and I've never been. I have a feeling it won't be for me just based on this post, but I like to try everything once.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had to go to Anaheim for work and it was the most depressing week of my life. Absolutely boring and soulless. I was sick of the hotel food so I decided to walk to a local sushi place. I had to walk on the shoulder of the road because they don't have sidewalks and someone pulled over thinking I was a hooker!! I was wearing normal business clothes.

There is a documentary about the homeless kids of Anaheim who live in the motels near Disneyland and watch the fireworks every night but can never visit. So sad.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeless:_The_Motel_Kids_of_Orange_County

[Anonymous]

Orlando, FL

[Anonymous]

This is closer to home: Colonial Beach.

Last summer we were looking for a beach that's doable for a day trip from nova. Colonial Beach came on our radar. From my quick research, it sounded promising.

The place was dead in the middle of summer. The beach itself was littered with bird poop, and the sand hard. There were barely a handful of restaurants/cafes open. It was very depressing.