The 10 Greatest Scourges On The Tourist Landscape

Yeah, my vacation was good except for the...

10. Ghost Tours

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Are these like whale watching? If you don't see a ghost, is the tour free?

9. People Who Feed The Wildlife

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Ask yourself, "Would I do this at home?"

8. Christmas Shops

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#WhitePeople

7. Wax Museums

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You heard that right... I spent $30 so I could take some selfies with FDR.

6. Forced Perspective Photography

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Hint: It's not creative if everyone does it.

5. T-Shirt Vendors

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Ah yes... Ethnic garb!

4. Chain Restaurants

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I was looking for an authentic meal. Instead, I got a blooming onion.

3. People That Force You To Have Your Picture Taken

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First of all, we are actually here so why the green screen? Secondly, we both know you are only selling 1% of those pictures.

I implore you to leave me alone and to stop wasting so much paper and ink, please.

2. Pickpockets

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Stealing my money is one thing, but making me feel compelled to use a money belt is simply inexcusable.

1. Costumed Buskers

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I'm sorry, but dressing up like Elmo is not a career.