Why did the Taj Mahal disappoint? That’s one on my bucket list, curious why it

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Apr 2, 2023
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Was a let down.

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What’s an extremely popular tourist site you couldn’t possibly care less if you ever see?

The 435 All-American

4/2/23 9:33pm

The Taj Mahal

Hoopster

4/2/23 9:34pm

Why did the Taj Mahal disappoint? That’s one on my bucket list, curious why it

Joe

4/2/23 9:50pm

Haven't been there. Don't care if I ever go. India is not my jam.

Hoopster

4/2/23 10:16pm

Disneyland

byuluvr

4/2/23 9:35pm

I have been to Disneyland as a Child

TheHop

4/2/23 9:48pm

I've never gone and I have no plans to ever go.

byuluvr

4/2/23 9:49pm

With ya brother

TheHop

4/2/23 9:51pm

It’s just a giant erector set!

aplusfan

4/2/23 9:35pm

It’s actually pretty cool. You can see all of one of the world’s most

Incentivize

4/2/23 9:36pm

Disney World

unctoothman

4/2/23 9:36pm

Eiffel Tower or the Pyramids

NorthernLight

4/2/23 9:37pm

Egypt is amazing.... Absolutely amazing.

TheHop

4/2/23 9:49pm

I like historical things, but it bothers me to see so much encroachment. Unless

NorthernLight

4/2/23 11:01pm

The city does come right up to the land where the Pyramids are, but no further

BlueInfidel

4/3/23 3:13am

The pyramids were cool but not one of my favorites in Egypt

BYUfan92

4/2/23 10:35pm

The claw next to the aquarium in Draper.

DieHarder

4/2/23 9:37pm

RE: The claw next to the aquarium in Draper.

cougarfann888

4/2/23 9:47pm

RE: The claw next to the aquarium in Draper.

Carnac

4/2/23 9:55pm

Some of the greatest nights of my life were under the claw

Tare

4/2/23 10:00pm

RE: Some of the greatest nights of my life were under the claw

BYU Grounds

4/3/23 6:42am

RE: The claw next to the aquarium in Draper.

DiamondMo

4/2/23 10:59pm

well for one, it was the tallest manmade structure in the world in 1889.

Cougarclaw

4/2/23 9:38pm

All of New York City

BW84

4/2/23 9:39pm

Do you not like good food?

WP17

4/2/23 9:40pm

Theres a Del Taco in my town. No need to travel to that hellscape.

Backcountry

4/2/23 9:47pm

It’s not like NYC has a monopoly on food. I’m not starving here.

BW84

4/2/23 9:59pm

Starving is a pretty low bar... NYC has tourist traps but also some fantastic food and culture.

WP17

4/2/23 10:07pm

The museums alone are worth it

ryebrye

4/2/23 9:46pm

I think most museums fit into this category for me. Unless it's a very specific interest, I'm nonplussed

Bob Vance

4/2/23 10:07pm

RE: I think most museums fit into this category for me. Unless it's a very

Sid Vicious

4/2/23 10:12pm

Last major US city I visited (2019) and it was just ok

bluelands

4/2/23 9:47pm

Disney-anywhere

Y-Zag

4/2/23 9:39pm

California's Mystery Spot. so stupid.

Cougarclaw

4/2/23 9:39pm

Sadly.....Washington DC

carcoug

4/2/23 9:41pm

Full of horrible people but it's a fun place to visit. Especially if you love history like I do.

byuluvr

4/2/23 9:44pm

Yup - so many cool things to see in DC.

Eddie

4/2/23 10:10pm

So true. Can’t go 10 feet without running into a corrupt politician.

DieHarder

4/2/23 9:45pm

Boardname Checks Out ✔️

carcoug

4/2/23 10:43pm

Red Square / Kremlin

rivercitycoug

4/2/23 9:44pm

Wow, I’m a hack

WP17

4/2/23 9:44pm

A hack by mere seconds

rivercitycoug

4/2/23 9:45pm

It was really cool. St Basils was interesting

Turd Ferguson

4/2/23 9:53pm

You couldn't talk me into going to Russia if it was free or they paid me.

Eddie

4/2/23 10:18pm

yeah, now it is a different story. We kind of hit the goldilocks years

Turd Ferguson

4/2/23 10:26pm

Given my response.....I was positive you would have at least 10 👍!

carcoug

4/2/23 10:44pm

Especially now. Zero desire to ever see Russia until Putin is six feet under.

BlooCoog

4/2/23 11:04pm

Red Square

WP17

4/2/23 9:44pm

There’s one inside the Statue of Liberty. Just go with that.

DiamondMo

4/2/23 9:46pm

The ocean. I’m good for a couple hours and then boredom sets in

Mexicougazul

4/2/23 9:46pm

Dang. I could live by the ocean and be happy as a clam forever. Especially in

BlooCoog

4/2/23 9:48pm

I see what you did there

DiamondMo

4/2/23 9:50pm

Hollywood Walk of Fame. Saw it last year. Don’t waste your time.

BlooCoog

4/2/23 9:47pm

Can't think of anything about Los Angeles that I care to visit/see.

BlueInfidel

4/3/23 3:17am

Stonehenge

JuicyJam

4/2/23 9:47pm

It is a bit underwhelming, though still kind of mysterious. The countryside it

BlooCoog

4/2/23 9:49pm

RE: Stonehenge

BYU Grounds

4/3/23 6:44am

Leaning tower of Pisa. Although the rest of Italy-yes please!

squints

4/2/23 9:48pm

The tower is fun, but the rest of Pisa is pretty bad.

Kaanapali

4/2/23 10:19pm

And not super easy to get to

BYU '80

4/2/23 10:20pm

Mount Everest

Blue Cat

4/2/23 9:49pm

I would love to go to base camp or something.

JuicyJam

4/3/23 6:28am

Great Wall of China

bluelands

4/2/23 9:49pm

Sticking with theme: Great Barrier Reef - obviously I'm not a diver

bluelands

4/2/23 9:53pm

I am an avid Scuba Diver, actually I am a Dive Master.

TheHop

4/2/23 10:00pm

As an open water diver, please share your list.

holipuluki

4/2/23 10:50pm

Graceland

bluelands

4/2/23 10:01pm

oh man, really? Walking the great wall was one of the coolest things ever.

runnincoug

4/2/23 10:24pm

I agree. Great Wall has been one of my favorite places I’ve been. Was amazing.

Frankfromtheballpark

4/2/23 11:19pm

You should miss the mermaid in Copenhagen.

Archaea

4/2/23 9:52pm

I’m usually not that into cities for vacation but I was in Paris last month and

garyfan

4/2/23 9:52pm

For me it would be the Sydney Opera House. Meh

Archaea

4/2/23 9:54pm

It’s not amazing to see but the overall area and bridge is really iconic.

Superkid

4/2/23 9:56pm

Wally World

yahtzee

4/2/23 9:58pm

Eiffel Tower as lights come on across Paris is amazing

Gustav

4/2/23 10:01pm

Would second this. Especially viewing it from a cool outside cafe with a view😁

Cougs4Lfe

4/2/23 10:05pm

Eiffel Tower is incredible. Especially at night. Would recommend the summit!

Cougs4Lfe

4/2/23 10:04pm

Love the sparkle lights at night

TheHop

4/2/23 10:06pm

Not sure that I care much to see any of them in particular.

EEcougar

4/2/23 10:06pm

Probably anywhere in India. I’m sure it’s cool but Indian Food is not my fav 😬

Cougs4Lfe

4/2/23 10:07pm

Any and all sculpture gardens and art museums.

Boredname Checks Out

4/2/23 10:14pm

Yep. Stuff like the Louvre. Don’t care at all.

Superkid

4/2/23 10:19pm

I’m not really interested in going way out of my way to see anything

cougarbart

4/2/23 10:19pm

I fully endorse this attitude/approach.

Eddie

4/2/23 10:22pm

The Alamo

hxmCougar2000

4/2/23 10:47pm

You are so right. You’ll be done with your tour in 15 minutes tops

Millhouse

4/2/23 11:18pm

I was in San Antonio last year for a conference and stopped by the Alamo. We

Boredname Checks Out

4/2/23 11:27pm

The basement is nice.

Emmett Fitz-Hume

4/3/23 1:51am

The Polynesian Cultural Center

Cougar Junkie

4/3/23 12:23am

We had fun there.

Dark Forest Green

4/3/23 10:09am

Bourbon Street, Sydney Opera House, Holy Land

Thrill

4/3/23 2:03am

Bourbon Street, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Mexico, Caribbean Cruise

BlueInfidel

4/3/23 3:21am

Paris a great place to visit.

Archaea

4/3/23 7:24am

I did PCC. We are in Hawaii now, and it’s extremely overpriced and personally

Idacoug

4/3/23 10:07am

It's great to do once. My kids loved it and it helps out the BYU-H students.

Superkid

4/3/23 10:10am

It's a one time thing that's okay, and the less traveled you are, the less

Archaea

4/3/23 11:21am

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