New York city is known for its busy sidewalks, pizza, yellow taxis and of course no visit to the Big Apple would be complete without an outing in Central Park. This enormous urban park features shops, gardens, monuments, fountains, an ice rink in the winter and even an entire zoo.
The park offers a beautiful green oasis in the middle of the city and if you’re lucky you may even spot a celebrity jogger.
Fantasy: The Colosseum, Italy
The Colosseum in Rome is famous in both fact and fiction and is a must-see destination for curious travelers. The Colosseum was used by Roman emperors as an arena in which they hosted battles by gladiators and savage animals, sometimes simultaneously.
Walk through the stands and feel the energy and excitement of the gory battlefield.
Reality: The Colosseum, Italy
You may be expecting something out of the movie “Gladiator”, but in truth the amphitheater is not in great condition, with large parts destroyed and decayed.
This symbol of Rome has become quite the tourist attraction, known for its long lines and Disneyland-like photo ops with people dressed up in costumes of ancient Rome offering to pose with you for the measly price of €20.
Reality: Central Park, United States
Although the park is enormous it is often packed with tourists, joggers, cyclists and office workers on their lunch breaks.
So, remember not to load up on those sodas or iced coffees, because the lines for the restrooms can be quite long.
Fantasy: Machu Picchu, Peru
The ruins of Machu Picchu are Peru’s most popular tourist destination. This Incan citadel is an architectural wonder nestled in the slopes of the Andes amongst the Amazonian jungle.
Visitors can put their muscles to the test and climb to the mountain peak or take a local Cusco train right to the top.