I've traveled to over 40 countries. These 5 bucket-list destinations left me disappointed.
NEWS | 11 February 2026
Andre Neveling says Bali felt like an island straining under the weight of mass tourism. Andre Neveling says Bali felt like an island straining under the weight of mass tourism. Andre Neveling Andre Neveling says Bali felt like an island straining under the weight of mass tourism. Andre Neveling This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. My obsession with travel began early. While other kids plastered their walls with posters of pop stars, I pinned up a world map. Growing up in South Africa, international travel felt like a distant dream. But everything changed in my early 20s. After saving up from my first job, I finally took my first trip abroad. It was a chilly journey to London to see the Spice Girls reunite — one of my childhood dreams. That trip ignited a passion in me that's never faded. Since then, I've seized every opportunity to explore, whether for work or leisure. And while many destinations have lived up to their hype, some have left me wishing I'd kept those dreams in my imagination. Having traveled to 40 countries and counting, I've learned that some places, no matter how iconic, are better left as daydreams. These are five destinations that left me disappointed.
Author: Andre Neveling.
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