The mysteries surrounding the pyramids these days are tourists, traffic and pollution and you will be sure to see your fair share of all three on your visit there. Taxi drivers have been known to take advantage of tourists trying to get to the pyramids, so make sure to set your fare before accepting a ride.
Locals aggressively selling souvenirs and other trinkets are also known to make the experience less pleasant for travelers.
Reality: The Trevi Fountain, Italy
Although the fountain is a beautiful place, people who have been there agree that the huge crowds make the visit less enjoyable. Their recommendation is to go either very early in the morning or late at night.
If you are an early riser you can beat the crowds and at night the fountain is hopefully less crowded and if not, at least you get to see it all lit up.
Fantasy: The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
The breathtaking Pyramids of Giza are another famous mystery. They were built to stand the test of time and are holding up incredibly as one of the last largely intact wonders of the ancient world.
The pyramids served as tombs for Egyptian rulers and are filled with decorations, depicting the rich Egyptian culture, their way of life and their beliefs about death.
Fantasy: The Stonehenge, UK
Who hasn’t wondered about the origins of the mysterious and magnificent Stonehenge? This remarkable United Kingdom landmark raises some fascinating questions.
Everyone is dying to know if it was meant to be a place to crown kings, a mechanism to track time, or maybe the site of strange rituals.
Reality: The Stonehenge, UK
The truth may be out there, but you are not the only one looking for it, as your fellow tourists can attest. The area is known for outrageous traffic jams and exorbitant parking prices.
The worst part is that you can’t even see the stones up close, you only have access to a designated path that goes around them. That’s no way to solve a mystery.