1. Manneken Pis, Brussels
It’s a tiny little men peeing in a fountain, on the corner of a street, with hundreds of tourists in awe around it. It sometimes has costumes. When I was there, it was an orange tuxedo. Lovely.
2. Astronomical Clock, Prague
The clock is not really interesting. It’s more of a tourist trap than anything, so beware your belongings… pickpockets thrive in this area.
3. Stonehenge, England
The stones are actually pretty impressive, especially when learning how it got there. What’s not impressive is the 20 feet distance from the stones and the nearby motorway.
4. Champs-Élysées, Paris
Large busy boulevard. Too many tourists. Angry French drivers. Luxury stores aplenty. Make sure you pack a bunch of “patience” before going there.
5. Vatican City, Rome
Too much luxury in such a tiny place. Definitely worth a visit though, as long as you don’t think about world hunger.
6. The Spire, Dublin
That’s basically just a tall, metal thing in the middle of O’Connell street. You can’t really walk past it, unfortunately.
7. La Barceloneta, Barcelona
The beach is dirty and overcrowded. Too many Asian masseuses asking around (repeatedly) for clients. The sea is filthy and cold. Just don’t rely on this spot to have a true “Spanish beach experience”.
8. Moulin Rouge, Paris
The Boulevard de Clichy burlesque club has nothing to brag about. It looks like something you would normally see in Vegas. Plus, tickets are very, very expensive.
9. Heineken Brewery, Amsterdam
Video simulation. €15. Enough said.
10. The Louvre, Paris
Perfect if you want to wait hours outside, argue with non-queuing people, walk around in an overcrowded corridor and fight your way to catch a sight of the Joconde, hidden behind a glass wall and two guards.