The 5 most over-rated tourist attractions in the world!

ANGKOR, CAMBODIA

The build-up: Angkor boasts some of the most jaw dropping buddhist monuments in south east Asia.
The Reality: Unfortunatly theres no getting around the crowds here. The days when Angkor were remote and still are sadly long gone. The temples are now firmly on the sight seeing circuit.
The alternative: Escape the crowded temples of Angkor, and head to the far less touristy Borobudur, Indonesia- one of the true wonders of the buddhist culture.

MACHU PICCHU, PERU

The build-up: Theres no doubt that machu picchu holds its own as a tourist spot, as it holds the magic of the Inca.
The Reality: The walk to the Machu Picchu is not a pleasant one and the entrance fee has risen to more then 25 pounds. 300 american dollars. The amount of money you spend during the day can reach over 600 including the bus which is the only means of transportation in and out of the city. That is if you are one of the 400 people allowed in there PER day.
The alternative: Want to see the birthplace of the fabled Inca? Give machu Picchu a miss and head for bolivias Isla de Sol, where the civilization first rose to greatness.


THE COLOSSEUM, ROME

The build-up: Tourists have been enthusing about the colosseum since the 18th century, even as a partial ruin, it can still take your breath away.
The reality: Italy's most visited site is often over crowded and has long queues.
The entire building is a traffic roundabout and the precious inside has boards and gallys everywhere, preventing people from touching the walls. Your trip will be so much memorable, especially if you get pick-pocketed.
The Alternative: yes its an ancient cirle or death and glory, but straight across the Adriatic sea, is equally imposing arena in Pula, Croatia.
PETRA, JORDAN

The build-up: The impressive site was built in the 3rd century. The city holds, rooms, temples, tombs, and stables all made out of one giant rock.
The Reality: The tourism villiage that has grown up around Petra now threatens to outside the ancient city itself.
The Alternative: The extrodinary rock-hewn monuments of lalibela in Ethiopia, challenge Petra in number, artistic accomplishment and above all enivronment.
STONEHENGE, UK

The build-up: The rocks are gorgeous, dramatic and huge. Anicent paganism revolves around these old rocks.
The Reality: You cant touch it, you cant walk around it, you cant even walk along its perimetre, and you have to pay to stare at rocks.
The alternative: Stonehenge is one of the worlds most megalithic sites- but nearby Avebury, has a much larger stone circle, where people are able to walk among its ruins.