40+ Bizarre Things People Will Only See in Dubai

9/27/22, 10:06 AM 40+ Bizarre Things People Will Only See in Dubai
40+ Bizarre Things People Will Only See in Dubai

By Polly Rosie - 8/30/22
This article appeared in Ninjajournalist

and has been published here with permission.
Only In Dubai
Everyone knows Dubai as the playground for the rich, the home base of jet-setting millionaires from all over
the globe. Dubai’s skyline is defined by buildings that tower above the clouds. It’s the home of ancient desert
culture but is currently undergoing a transformation, due to Western influence and modernization. A
gorgeous trio like a Porsche, Ferrari, and Mercedes Jeep would turn heads – but in Dubai, this type of
amazing lineup is simply an everyday event. Check out these pics that show what can only happen in this
breathtakingly unique city!
Playtime
This Dubai resident was taking a nice relaxing afternoon nap on the hood of his fancy sports car when his
furry friend decided to interrupt to have some fun.
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Playtime
If your idea of fun involves a trip to the hospital to treat the scratches your exotic pet gave you, then Dubai is
the place for you! As you've probably noticed by now, the people of Dubai love their big cats. So much so,
that they let them climb up on their sports cars.
Traffic Jammin'
In Dubai, cars are much more than a method of getting from point A to point B. Cars are a lifestyle. They are
used to show social status, as well as wealth Because everyone in Dubai is apparently rich, everyone has a
fancy sports car.
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Traffic Jammin'
Upon first glance, this photo appears to show hundreds of car enthusiasts on their way to a car show.
However, this photo is actually just a typical Wednesday rush hour commute on the streets of Dubai.
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Look Mom No Hands!

Residents of Dubai love to live life on the edge. Whether it's getting up close and personal with a ferocious
lion or riding the top of your SUV like a surfboard as it flips upside-down on the freeway, the people of Dubai
can really do it all.
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Look Mom No Hands!
At this point, we're almost positive that every person you come across in Dubai is a well-trained stuntman.
Either that or the life expectancy in Dubai is abnormally low.
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A Faster Ambulance
We've already seen the Ferraris that the municipality of Dubai uses as their standard police car, but we
promise you that you've never seen fire trucks and ambulances like this before!
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A Faster Ambulance
This Porsche and Hummer are how paramedics and other emergency personnel respond to civil calls for
help. In a way, it's very practical - if you have a medical emergency, every second counts, and these vehicles
are guaranteed to get to you way quicker than your average boxy ambulance!
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Sky High
Because Dubai is all about architectural innovation and pushing the limits of human capability, of course,
there's a tennis court in the sky! This tennis court holds the record for being the highest in the whole world.
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Sky High
Perched atop the mega luxury hotel Burj Al Arab, it's elevated 1,000 feet above the ground. Roger Federer
and Andre Agassi played a casual match on the court. How someone can play up there without getting
woozy? We don't know.
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Not Quite A Soup Kitchen

Dubai isn't just a luxury playground where the privileged few pamper themselves and flaunt their wealth - the
city has a caring side, as well. Here we can see Dubai's commitment to helping the needy.
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Not Quite A Soup Kitchen
But this isn't your average public food bank, where the best the poor walk away with are a couple of cans of
tuna - this refrigerated, luxury food bank dispenses yummy things like yogurt and cappuccino mix, which
shows that not only the rich deserve to treat themselves.
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Gold Bar Vending Machine

We all know that feeling - you've gone to a hole in the wall shop or restaurant, reached for your trusted
plastic, and been told that sorry, the place is cash only.
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Gold Bar Vending Machine
This is followed up by the mad dash to the ATM, which usually charges us a ridiculous fee. Well, in Dubai
there are ATMs that give out more than cash - yes, this is a gold bar vending machine! Great for those
situations where you've forgotten your gold at home.
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Marble Floored Stable

Horse stables aren't usually considered to be nice - they're the place where horses feed, rest, get hosed
down and their hooves cleaned. Comparing a child's messy room to a horse stable is a common metaphor
used by parents.
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Marble Floored Stable
Only in Dubai would you find a horse stable with a marble floor and painted ceiling, that resembles the lobby
of a luxury hotel in Las Vegas! This horse is definitely living the good life, although we're sure he prefers to
be outside.
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Boating With A Lion

While you might think to take a casual snap of yourself in the marina aboard your luxury yacht and uploading
the pic to Instagram as the peak of flaunting your wealth, you'd be wrong.
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Boating With A Lion
The ultimate power move is taking a pic of your pet lion on your luxury yacht. We're not sure how you could
possibly show off more than this. The lion seems to be enjoying the sea air, although we'd be scared to be
trapped on a boat with one!
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Skiing In The Desert

So while you might think of the middle of the desert as being the least likely place on earth to find a ski
resort, Dubai boasts the world's biggest indoor ski resort, and the only one on the planet which is open all
year round.
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Skiing In The Desert
If you're a European expat desperately missing the cool thrill of the Alps during winter, this Dubai ski resort is
the ideal place to go. Slopes are ranging from beginners' to advanced!
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White Gold Whip

And here we have, yet again, another late model Mercedes customized in a way to make it clear that the
owner is fabulously wealthy and wants everyone and their mother to know it - a late model Mercedes painted
in pure white gold!
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White Gold Whip
Talk about flashy. This custom paint job has got to be worth more money than we will ever see in our
lifetimes, but don't count on us checking out this car on the street - it harshly reflects the desert sun!
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Stacking
These hard to find desert tortoises are difficult to spot, an endangered species, and not particularly friendly
to humans.
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Stacking
But as we've seen in previous pics, the residents of Dubai totally love exotic pets - whether they're wildcats
like cheetahs and tigers, or more tame animals like these rare reptiles. Check out this guy flaunting his
wealth - he doesn't just have one or two of these hard-shelled creatures, he has an impressive total of eight
of them!
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Luxury Loo
Public bathrooms are typically not a place where you want to spend a lot of time. Even the nicest public
facilities still give us an icky feeling, and we try to get in and out as quickly as we can.
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Luxury Loo
However, this public bathroom in Dubai is nicer than our wildest dreams. We'd gladly chill in here for the rest
of the day, especially if we were allowed to use the state of the art rainfall shower and jacuzzi!
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I Call Shotgun
Everyone loves their cat and wants to show pictures of how cute it is to strangers. In order to pay for a big
cat like a cheetah, you gotta have a lot of dough.
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I Call Shotgun
This guy needed to show off his exotic pet - a cheetah! Riding shotgun in a luxury vehicle is a much different
life than what this cheetah was used to back at home, running wild and hunting prey on the plains in Africa.
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Uber Bugatti?
People in major cities all over the globe are obsessed with Uber.
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Uber Bugatti?
It's the quickest and easiest way to get from Point A to Point B, whether you're commuting to work or coming
home after a wild night out on the town. But Dubai is the only city in the world where your Uber driver is likely
to pick you up in a luxury sports car like a Bugatti! Talk about a 5-star ride.
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Camel Racing Robots

Cultures all over the world are obsessed with animal racing - whether it's racing greyhounds or horses,
citizens from nearly every country on the globe love to see our friends from the animal kingdom pushing
themselves to the limit.
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Camel Racing Robots
But in this case, like everything in Dubai, the time-honored tradition of camel racing has a new modern twist.
Look closely at the figures atop the camels - instead of humans; they are super lightweight robots designed
to be aerodynamic!
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City Of Cranes
Since the original oil discovery, Dubai's economy has been booming. But decades after its initial appearance
as a major player in the global financial scene, Dubai has expanded its horizons and has an economy based
on more than just the "black gold" under the desert.
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City Of Cranes
Due to lax laws, for setting up businesses as well as a lack of income tax, the city is now the perfect place
for foreign investors. Construction is permanently happening and there's always growth.
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James Bond Or Reality?

It might sound like something from the future, but Dubai doesn't just have the world's biggest variety of
barely street legal sportscars, it also has the cutting edge amphibious car!
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James Bond Or Reality?
In fact, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheik Hamdan Bin Mohammad Al-Maktoum, doesn't just have one water
car - he has a grand total of six, which together are worth more than $800,000. These cars are called the
"Panther" and can reach speeds of up to 80 mph on the road.
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Decadent Dessert
This isn't your average cupcake - this is Dubai, so all that glitters really is gold. This cupcake costs over
$1000 and holds the record as the most expensive cupcake in the world.
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Decadent Dessert
The deliciously decadent cupcake is appropriately named "The Golden Phoenix" and is comprised of the
finest Italian cocoa, Ugandan vanilla beans, and 23 karat gold, of course. If you're gonna indulge in this
number of calories, you might as well do it in style.
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Families Only
What exactly is a "family zone", you might wonder? Well, it's a restricted area where single men aren't
allowed, so that women can frolic freely - oh, wait, women have to be modest and cover themselves anyway.
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Families Only
In Dubai, there are family zones in both malls, restaurants, and the beach. The only men who are permitted
in "family zones" are those who are accompanied by their wife and children - we suppose to keep out any
young guys with wandering eyes!
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Teaching An Old Cat New Tricks

Everyone knows that the best way to train your big cat is on the hood of your expensive sports car. That way,
you can show off your dangerous exotic pet and your social status at the same time.
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Teaching An Old Cat New Tricks
It's truly the best way to prove to the whole world that you are the ultimate alpha male. Unless, of course,
your plan backfires and your friendly exotic pet turns on you. Then you definitely won't look like an alpha
male.
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No Dogs, No Fish
We've seen a lot of pics of funny signs in our lives. From awkward instructions about what not to do on an
escalator to what is forbidden on an airplane, instructional signs like this are the source of much humor.
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No Dogs, No Fish
They also say a lot about the culture of the place where they're put up. We're laughing imagining that this
happened enough times to cause the municipality to put up a sign like this - it must have been a recurring
issue!
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The Check, Please

It's every party animal's nightmare - you go out to a club, where you already know that you're going to get
overcharged, but they end up totally taking you for a ride and presenting you with a bill for over $380,000!
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The Check, Please
However, this bill is in Emirates dirhams, which means it comes out to just over $100,000. Still, a pretty
penny to pay for one night out on the town! But when in Rome, you gotta do as the Romans do.
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Not Your Average Squad Car

Since there are so many Bugattis, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis on the road in Dubai, it makes sense that the
police department would have to keep up and of course, the official police vehicle is a Ferrari.
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Not Your Average Squad Car
Otherwise, how would the cops be able to track down and stop the super fast car driving bad guys? I mean,
it's for practical reasons that every policeman in Dubai rides in a Ferrari. We have a feeling that's the biggest
perk of the job.
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Golden Trio
In any other city in the world, a gorgeous trio like a Porsche, Ferrari, and Mercedes Jeep would turn heads -
but in Dubai, this type of amazing line up is simply an everyday event. This pic shows a casual scene in the
city.
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Golden Trio
Appropriately gold plated, just to make sure that their wealth is flaunted enough, this vehicle screams pure
luxury. We don't know whether or not these cars can outspeed the classic Ferrari Dubai police cars!
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Riding Dirty
In ancient times, camels were a symbol of wealth - the beasts of burden provided valuable transportation,
storage, milk, hair for clothing and brushes, and worst case scenario, meat in times of scarcity.
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Riding Dirty
Nowadays, most people in Dubai buy the flashiest car possible rather than stroll around with their pack of
camels. But this guy decided to blend the best of both worlds by riding around in his expensive Mercedes
Jeep while still showing off his animal investment!
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Nice Ride
Everyone who lives in a city is familiar with bad traffic - it's just a fact of life in every city in the world,
including Dubai. Waze won't even help you when the road is totally clogged. The best way to beat that nasty
traffic jams?
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Nice Ride
By air, of course! Only in Dubai can you see a Helicopter flying as high as the skyscrapers with the sole
purpose of transporting a luxury vehicle from one end of the city to the other.
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Limo To The ER
Talk about arriving in style! God forbid, if you suffer a serious injury and have to be immediately transported
to the hospital, it's a terrible situation.
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Limo To The ER
But, let's admit, it's a little less terrible if you show up to the emergency room in the back of a luxury stretch
limo. This indulgent emergency vehicle comes replete with a flashing blue light on top, to make sure that you
cut the crowds and get medical treatment as soon as possible.
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Serious Horse Power

This resident of Dubai likes to ride in style on his horse-themed white motorcycle. Sure, he could have gone
with a more traditional macho design, but Dubai is a culture that appreciates elegance and attention to
smaller details.
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Serious Horse Power
This gentleman even decided to wear a matching white sweatshirt and pants to accessorize his majestic
new bike. He'll certainly be the talk of the town when he rolls up to his cousin's graduation party on this fine-
tuned machine.
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Shop 'Til You Drop

Dubai is home to the largest mall in the world, the Dubai Mall. At 5.4 million square feet, the Dubai Mall has
well over 1,200 stores and services, and in 2011, was the most visited building on the planet.
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Shop 'Til You Drop
Inside the mall, visitors will find this massive aquarium as well. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has
over 300 ocean species, including sharks and rays. The mall is also home to a movie theater, theme park for
kids, Rainforest Cafe, and SEGA-themed amusement park.
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Custom Paint Job

A Jeep Grand Cherokee, while a perfectly acceptable vehicle in most of the world, can make you feel like a
peasant in Dubai.
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Custom Paint Job
In the land where Bugattis, Lamborghinis, and Ferraris are as common as a run of the mill Toyota Corolla,
you need to step up your game to fit in with the uber-rich crowd. This person had the bright idea of spicing
up their Jeep by covering it in a custom 24K gold paint job, and it definitely worked!
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Surf's Up
One of the craziest things about Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is the constant contrast between old and
new, modern and ancient, and that can be seen especially in the attitude of the native Emiratis.
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Surf's Up
While they embrace new modern day luxuries and technological advances, they still hold serious respect for
their religious roots. This pic is the perfect illustration of that phenomenon, as these ladies are attempting to
paddle board while still dressed in their traditional clothing.
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Daredevil
Since Dubai is the city with the highest concentration of skyscrapers on the planet, this metropolis is
definitely a daredevil's dream. There's no other city in the world where people come specifically to jump off of
the buildings!
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Daredevil
The ultimate achievement of course would be to belly flop off the top of the Burj Al Khalifa, but nobody's
come close to doing that yet. Basically, if you're a thrill seeker whose looking for extreme heights, Dubai is
ideal for you.
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Lap Of Luxury
We've seen a ton of gold on this list already - cellphones made from straight up 24 karat gold, encrusted with
diamonds and other precious gem stones. We've seen the world's most expensive cupcake, which boasts an
indulgent edible gold leaf frosting.
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Lap Of Luxury
But this item is the one that really takes the cake - it's a high heel shoe made by a French designer whose
primary feature is that it uses a block of gold shaped like a cassette for the heel!
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Not A Frat House Foosball Table

A Foosball table is that gnarly thing found in dive bars and frat houses. Usually sticky with unknown
substances, it's one of those things you touch and immediately regret it, then run to the bathroom afterward
to wash your hands.
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Not A Frat House Foosball Table
However, we would gladly eat a meal off of this Swarovski crystal and diamond encrusted Foosball table in
Dubai! We have to admire the city's commitment to making even the most mundane, everyday objects the
epitome of luxury.
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Morning Commute
This scene would be a major cause for concern anywhere else on the planet, but a tiger sticking its head out
a car to get some fresh air is simply par for the course during a normal, everyday commute in Dubai.
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Morning Commute
The tiger is somebody's pet and appears to be enjoying the change of scenery, but we have to admit that we
might've freaked out a little if we spotted this guy while standing in traffic!
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Hang 10
Paddleboarding while wearing your traditional thobe and headdress is so Dubai! While Emiratis respect and
honor the ancient traditions that have defined their culture for thousands of years, they are also embracing
technology as well as the latest trends.
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Hang 10
This picture depicts how gracefully old and new blend together in Dubai - a father and son in the garb of their
ancestors are doing an activity that nobody could have ever imagined would be possible in the desert.
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All Gold Everything

When you travel to Dubai, don't be surprised if your eyes hurt from how shiny everything is. That's because
gold is one of Dubai's most popular accessories. Residents of Dubai will pretty much use gold for everything.
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All Gold Everything
They have gold necklaces, gold bracelets, gold earrings, gold watches, gold crowns, gold cars, gold jackets,
gold shoes, gold toothbrushes, and even gold trash cans. While this may seem a bit impractical to
Westerners, once you arrive in Dubai, you'll appreciate the elegance.
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Shine Bright Like A Diamond

If you're driving a late model Mercedes convertible, it's clear that you've got money to burn. But in case you
really wanted to drive the point home, there's nothing like a diamond encrusted Mercedes to make sure that
everyone knows you're rich.
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Shine Bright Like A Diamond
Plus, in Dubai, a Mercedes is pretty standard and not exactly a head turner, so you have to step your game
up a little bit if you truly want to stand out from the crowd.
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Loading Zone
A Dubai parking lot is basically a supercar show - Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches... and what exactly is
that thing? Parked right next to a luxurious Mercedes is a bit of an older model of transportation - a camel!
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Loading Zone
The camel, for what it's worth, looks perfectly content to take a break in the parking lot. This picture is the
perfect example of the unique blend of old and new, traditional and modern, that can only be found in Dubai.
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Culture Clash
When old traditional dress meets modern fashion, there's bound to be a major culture clash. Dubai isn't
exactly like some of its neighbors, who wouldn't allow for this sort of mixed dress, but there's a little more to
the story.
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Culture Clash
It's clear that the girl wearing Western style summer clothes is on some sort of vacation, and while the locals
are a little shocked by her appearance, they're probably used to foreigners dressing so differently than they
ever would by now.
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Bikini Vs. Burqa

Dubai welcomes Western expats, who find the lack of red tape when setting up businesses, the
government's encouragement of foreign investment, and no income tax extremely appealing.
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Bikini Vs. Burqa
But along with Western residents comes prime ground for some major culture clashes, as we see here in
this crazy pic. A woman in a bikini on a beach next to a woman in a burqa is something unimaginable
anywhere else on the globe, but in Dubai, it's merely a fact of life.
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Here Kitty Kitty

In almost any city in the world, we'd panic if we saw a cheetah (even a cub) out in public.
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Here Kitty Kitty
However, this lady seems fearless as she's only half paying attention to the wildcat in her lap, holding it with
one hand while using the other hand to chat on her cell phone. The cheetah is clearly a pet and seems to be
enjoying the change of scenery. He's actually a quite well-behaved safari predator.
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Sky High Living

Imagine waking up in the morning, peering out your window to check out the day's weather, and seeing
clouds below you! Well, this is everyday life for jet-setting expats in Dubai, who have enough money to buy
penthouses that are literally sky high.
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Sky High Living
Dubai has the concentration of high rises in the entire world, and those high rises are also the highest
possible. Dubai is the city with the most number of Penthouses and condos available above the 50th floor!
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Hotline Bling
Those six digits below these phones aren't their serial numbers - it's their sky high prices! A gold plated or
diamond encrusted Nokia can set you back a cool several hundred thousand dollars.
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Hotline Bling
But if you're an insanely rich expat living in Dubai, accessorizing your cell phone with precious gems is par
for the course. In Dubai, your image is everything, and a luxury cell phone is the perfect item to pair with
your super rare sports car.
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Ridin' Dirty
In Dubai, people often show off their wealth and class by choosing unconventional methods of
transportation. This man, for example, prefers to boast his social status by riding his pet lion, Gertrude, to
work every day.
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Ridin' Dirty
Working class Dubai residents look on with envy as they get to work by bicycle or foot. Sure, it may come at
a risk of being mauled and eaten by a hungry lion, but it's worth it to show the world that you've made it.
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Just Building A Boat

Working class citizens of Dubai are not afraid to get their hands dirty and put in some manual labor. The
workers in this photo are in the early stages of building a boat by hand.
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Just Building A Boat
As you can see, their design is not unlike that of Noah's Ark. If we know anything about the people of Dubai,
however, it's safe to say that the only animals to be boarding this boat when it's complete will be big cats.
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These 30+ Incredibly Entitled Tourists Actually Think They

Deserve More Than Everyone Else
By Veronica Pannell -
Do Not Touch
When you stop by a museum, there's a familiar sign you'll see. Usually, it warns you to keep your hands to
yourself as you admire the exhibit.
Do Not Touch
This isn't just a case of the items being expensive if you break them either! Artifacts especially can be rare
and offer key historical information. A museum full of guests putting their hands on Egyptian antiquities is
likely to cause some lasting damage.
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Leave it Alone!
There are some things you just shouldn't do whether you're on vacation or not. Interacting with wild animals
unless you're well-trained is a pretty basic one.
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Leave it Alone!
Still, it seems like this might be something that this family missed. Whether you're at Yellowstone or
anywhere else, don't run up to the wildlife! Not to mention, it's not ideal to hold up traffic for such a
dangerous endeavor either, plus it interferes with everyone else's day.
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That's Not Safe

The wild animals at Yellowstone National Park seem to distract tourists quite a bit. Again, if you see a wild
animal, don't try to approach it.
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That's Not Safe
It's dangerous enough to try and interact with a wild animal yourself, much less add a toddler to the
equation. If the rule about not interacting with the wildlife isn't enough, we'd hope at least no one was trying
to get their toddler to ride a buffalo. Is this photo op really worth the risk?
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That's Someone's House

Some shows have real-life locales that fans love to visit. There are some places that capitalize on this and
have tourist attractions to cater to crowds.
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That's Someone's House
However, this person has a point — not every show locale is made with tourists in mind. The houses you see
them renovate on home renovation shows are just houses, for example. So, why would you go up and try to
peek inside someone's window like that? It seems really creepy for the families living there.
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Stereotypical Tourists
France is pretty well-known for its cuisine. However, not everyone is going to enjoy every popular food or like
everything they taste. Still, you don't have to act rudely about it.
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Stereotypical Tourists
Comments like this are simply rude and unnecessary whether you enjoy the meal you ordered or not. Given
that this is a high school trip, we hope these people learned that this wasn't acceptable behavior before they
tried traveling again.
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Act Respectfully
There are some places that definitely cater to tourist attention but aren't dedicated to it. This means you
have to be respectful of the primary function of the location when they invite tourists in.
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Act Respectfully
Visiting somewhere like a church isn't the same as going to an exhibit. You're likely in a place where people
are carrying out day-to-day tasks and even more momentous ceremonies that mean a lot to them. Maybe
now isn't the time to turn on your flash and snap a picture.
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It's a Church...
As we said earlier, there are some places you should really keep respect at the forefront of your mind, even
if you are sightseeing.
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It's a Church...
Some churches and places of worship are marvels of architecture and have a lot of history behind them. At
the same time, a lot of these churches are still in use today. We can't think of many more disrespectful
concepts than flash photography in the face of someone who's in the middle of praying.
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One Rule
When you travel somewhere new, there may be rules or customs you aren't used to. It's not usually
appropriate to simply outright refuse and complain when it comes to general hygienic practices.
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One Rule
For instance, it seems like a minor change to make to just throw toilet paper away. Either way, it's gone and
your job is done. Making a mistake now and again as you learn is one thing but purposefully not following
this new rule just because you don't like it is more than rude — especially with the stakes outlined here.
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Maybe Fear the Bears

At this point, we don't know how to stress this any further — don't touch a wild bear if you see one nearby!
It's dangerous no matter how you slice it.
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Maybe Fear the Bears
Apparently, this couple thought it'd be okay to just snap a picture with a cub. The problem there is that cubs
are rarely living on their own, so you're likely antagonizing a larger mother bear who's willing to go on the
offensive if she sees tourists as a threat.
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No Kicking the Elks!

Listen, you already shouldn't bother a wild animal. You definitely shouldn't act aggressively towards them for
a number of reasons!
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No Kicking the Elks!
For one, that elk is a living creature who does feel pain when it's kicked for no reason. If that isn't enough for
you, though, a human armed with a camera isn't likely to win a dispute with a wild animal. This seems like
the best way this could have ended.
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A Huge Problem
Some spots that attract tourists aren't dedicated to fun and games. There are plenty of memorial sites that
people come from all over the world to visit.
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A Huge Problem
With that, there's a certain level of solemnity to many of these sites when you visit them. It's not just rude but
often outright offensive to head to one of these sites and start acting like it's any other destination on your
site-seeing itinerary.
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Don't Climb the Colosseum

There are some places that have been around for quite some time. The Colosseum is one of the standing
examples of incredibly old history. For context, the Colosseum was built around 80 A.D.
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Don't Climb the Colosseum
As such, it's not really a great idea to use it as your personal jungle gym! While it's durable enough to still
stand after all this time, you probably shouldn't climb it, potentially endangering yourself and an ancient
amphitheater in the process.
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You're in Cancun
When you go on vacation to another country, you might have to consider getting around in a place where
you aren't fluent in the language.
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You're in Cancun
If you do this, though, it's not on the people who already live there to learn another language in case a tourist
comes through with a question. While plenty of people in Cancun speak English, this woman doesn't really
have the right to be upset that the primary language used in this Mexican city is Spanish.
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No Photos Please
If someone or something says that flash photography isn't allowed, it's usually for a reason. While you might
not think so, it can actually damage artifacts. That's why this museum encounter is so infuriating.
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No Photos Please
It makes it even worse that everyone was insisting this person stop breaking the rules. Even if his camera
only works with the flash on, it just means that this is one exhibit that doesn't make it into the photo album.
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Just in General
There's a general rule of thumb that if you use a public resource or visit someone else's home, you want to
leave it just as you found it.
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Just in General
In other words, you shouldn't make a huge mess when you go out to eat or leave party supplies in the park.
You can do this on a day-to-day basis by not littering but, at the very least, don't fly somewhere for vacation
just to fill it with trash!
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You're the One Visiting

We've already discussed that you don't have to be snide if you realize there's a language barrier while you're
on vacation. You're the tourist, after all — everyone is just speaking their native language.
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You're the One Visiting
As if a comment like this wasn't enough, this person decided to take it to the next level. It's completely
unwarranted to make a comment like this when the staff at the hotel is just asking her to dry off and change
before coming into the restaurant portion.
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There for a Reason

This Australian Reddit user had one helluva response. Now, if it isn't entitled, it's definitely turning a blind eye
to the potential consequences tourists can face.
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There for a Reason
As this person points out, safety flags on beaches are there for a reason and it isn't to stop tourists from
seeing the really cool parts of the beach. It's to keep everyone safe and make sure they're swimming in parts
that are safe to swim in.
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Or Don't!
There are some places you can't really just write off a child's behavior and say something like "go climb on
the big rocks."
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Or Don't!
One of the worst places to do this is Stonehenge — a series of rocks a child really shouldn't start climbing all
over. For one, it's one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, meaning the area is protected. Plus, the site has
been around since pre-history and it seems disrespectful to treat Stonehenge like just another playground.
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There's a Person in There!

When you go to Disney, it's a great chance to meet some of your favorite characters! However, these
cartoon characters aren't brought to life by magic.
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There's a Person in There!
These characters are only "alive" thanks to the people bringing them to life inside the costume. As such,
acting like this family did is so far beyond inappropriate we can't help but wonder what the parents were
thinking. It's even worse that a family of tourists like this isn't a rare occurrence either.
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A Dangerous Mistake
It seems that we can't stress enough that you shouldn't interact with the wildlife. So far, we've looked at a lot
of threats to the person who initiates this contact. On the other hand, it can put the animals around you at
risk too.
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A Dangerous Mistake
Even if you manage to approach a wild horse and feed them, it might not just be a cute moment for you. In
reality, if you feed these animals apples, it can make them really sick or worse!
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Bit of a Trick
Some tourists act entitled by mistake. Maybe they missed a memo they should have caught and broke a rule
of common courtesy they weren't familiar with.
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Bit of a Trick
On the contrary, some tourists seem to act entitled because they're simply being entitled. This person
seemed to have a real goal in mind with this trick. We have to wonder if this man managed to actually get a
free vacation anytime he pulled this complaint.
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But It's Ireland...

Look, there are some things that we can't really understand how someone can say out loud and still not hear
the problem with what they're saying.
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But It's Ireland...
What we thought was needless to say is that, of course, Ireland is Irish. After all, it's Ireland — that's why
people use the term "Irish." It seems more than just confusing to say but downright insulting too. How can
you write off Ireland as not being Irish?
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Don't Pee in the Lobby

New Orleans is already a popular tourist destination any time of the year. After all, the city has a lot of draw
to it that many people are interested in. Mardi Gras really makes tourism skyrocket, though.
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Don't Pee in the Lobby
It seems like tourists can really get out of hand around this time of year, too. It makes sense that you might
have trouble finding a bathroom when the city is so busy, but this is an unfortunate solution that tourists
seem to have adopted.
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What an Unnecessary Comment

There's an argument to be made about eating at your favorite fast food places while on vacation. Some find
it a wasted opportunity to try new foods.
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What an Unnecessary Comment
Still, if someone would rather snack on Big Macs than dine at a local restaurant, that's their prerogative. Still,
it's not necessary or appropriate to make a comment like this referring to local cuisine. If you're going to be
this disrespectful, maybe it's time to head home.
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That's Not How Money Works

When you visit another country that doesn't share your country's money, you have to exchange it for the
local currency. Otherwise, you're pretty much out of luck.
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That's Not How Money Works
At the end of the day, American dollars don't have the same value in the United States as they do in a
country like Canada. Plus, Canadians aren't going to spend American dollars so why would they accept
them in exchange for a good or service?
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Sure, Alright
When you head to a national park and see an animal, they are wild even if they are on parkland, which is
open to visitors.
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Sure, Alright
This still doesn't make the park rangers zookeepers and, again, these animals are wild. They don't want to
interact with rangers and employees if they can avoid it. Plus, if you tried to groom a wild animal, we're
guessing it wouldn't likely end in your favor.
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Don't Touch It!

When you're on vacation, pay attention to the signs around you. They're literally there to make sure people
understand important information. The picture this person paints here sounds beautiful.
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Don't Touch It!
It also makes sense as to why they would want to put in the extra effort to keep this water clean and fresh.
Opting to stick your hands and a water bottle in for a drink after seeing all the warnings is pretty entitled.
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Why Even Bother

Some tourists choose weird hills to die on, no matter whether or not someone points out the logical fallacy in
their claims.
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Why Even Bother
For one, this seems like a strange thing to get mad about given how little it affects this person. To actually
scream at people about it is even worse. Not to mention, the places in the United States weren't named first
when it comes to town names between the U.S. and the U.K.
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Rules for a Reason

We've already highlighted that entitled tourists often forego rules that are in place to help keep you safe
while you're out and about.
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Rules for a Reason
Limitations on roller coasters are crucial to follow in order to keep things fun rather than fatal. For instance,
babies aren't allowed on the ride for a reason. Plus, we're not so sure that putting a baby in a backpack is
ever really great. How would they have even stayed strapped in and safe?
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Visiting Camelot
The tales of Camelot have long intrigued people with a penchant for fantasy. Who wouldn't be intrigued by a
story of knights, kings, and magic? This is one that may not be entitled per se but it's definitely questionable.
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Visiting Camelot
After all, this isn't solid history and the site in question doesn't have a castle. We can see how you'd be
disappointed if you thought there'd be something magical but it does really ruin the moment for everyone
else.
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A What?!
Theft is already a pretty big "don't" on vacation. After all, taking things that aren't yours is already fairly
entitled to start with. There are definitely some things that you really shouldn't steal, though.
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A What?!
While you can probably get over someone stealing a piece of candy or maybe even a book, the same isn't
exactly true for actual human remains. Why would you even think to steal a bone from the Catacombs in
Paris?
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Get Out!
Maybe this one is a misunderstanding rather than entitlement. Still, it would leave us pretty shaken up upon
arriving home.
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Get Out!
While developed by Disney, people do actually live in Celebration, Florida. So, you really shouldn't just
wander into any home you see before checking to make sure you're at an actual tourist destination. This
would startle everyone involved, especially the family who was just trying to sit down to enjoy dinner!
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On Public Transport
Public transport has different rules than piling into your own car. At the end of the day, the system is made to
cater to a lot of people at once.
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On Public Transport
It can really interfere with other passengers' commutes if you spread out as much as possible and make
plenty of noise. Not to mention, even aside from spreading out with a snack, it's not really necessary to
roughhouse and scream for no reason while everyone is just trying to get to work.
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Not for Bathing

The Trevi Fountain is a popular attraction in Rome. As this person pointed out, the fountains can serve as
public fountains too.
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Not for Bathing
This only means that the idea of this person washing their feet in the famous fountain is even worse than we
pictured at first. Even if they didn't know it was used as drinking water, it just also doesn't seem appropriate
to wash your feet in a famous fountain.
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They Even Said No

Signs are around historical sites for a reason. However, not everyone listens to them even after reading
them and recognizing their significance.
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They Even Said No
This one seems even worse because even the kid involved recognized and wanted to respect the sign. As a
response, the mother didn't listen to him or the instructions warning them to stay away from the cannon. It
seems some people are just determined not to stop.
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Not the Place

Like we mentioned before, not every vacation destination is fun and boisterous. A lot of people make a stop
at a memorial while they're out. Usually, this is done to pay respects.
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Not the Place
Instead, it seems like this group wasn't quite sure that they were at a memorial in Pearl Harbor. Talking about
how attractive the statue of a soldier is before physically climbing it didn't sit right with the rest of the crowd.
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Knowing Nothing
There are definitely some tourist traps that are set up to accommodate tourists but maybe aren't the most
authentic or genuine experience of the locale.
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Knowing Nothing
On the other hand, this particular attraction was real and the farm was working hard. Not to mention, if you're
on a guided tour, it's usually a pretty big faux pas to try and make the tour about yourself rather than letting
the guide share actual information. It doesn't seem like she was really an expert.
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You Can't Say That!

California has a lot of benefits but the risk of earthquakes is serious. After all, the state pretty much straddles
a fault line. As such, earthquakes aren't much of a joke and they can cause some real damage.
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You Can't Say That!
So, if you're visiting San Francisco, don't say anything about hoping an earthquake will level the city — it's
insensitive, to say the bare minimum. It's even worse that it was only because they didn't like the hills.
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Fire Safety
When you go on vacation, you may not be able to do everything you want to do. Oftentimes, that's for safety,
not just to spoil your fun. If there's a fire ban in Colorado, listen to it.
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Fire Safety
Ignoring it in favor of enjoying a campfire or some fireworks does more than just putting yourself in danger.
You could potentially start to cause problems with that fire given how dry the climate is.
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Pay Attention to the Sign

It seems like tourists at Yellowstone sometimes forget that they're in a natural and protected space. That
affects more than just the wildlife, too.
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Pay Attention to the Sign
It seems like the problem here was twofold. We can see how adding a railing over a thermal pool would
serve a safety purpose. It makes this situation even worse, though, that this person says the area they were
doing this on is considered sacred land, making the Instagram complaints seem even worse.
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A Bear?!
Earlier, we took a look at a family who wanted their toddler to snag a picture on a buffalo. It didn't seem like it
could get much worse.
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A Bear?!
This family decided they absolutely needed to capture a photo of their child with a bear. In case it isn't
obvious, this is a really bad idea. This could have easily gone south and spelled out the end for everyone
involved. Next time, maybe stick to taking pictures from a safe distance.
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Some Patience Please

When you walk into a restaurant, you aren't the only table. On top of that, most restaurants don't hire enough
waiters to offer one for each table.
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Some Patience Please
This means that sometimes you might have to wait a second or take an available seat even if it wasn't the
one you were hoping for. This person decided they didn't need to wait or even ask nicely when they
demanded this waiter drop everything to cater to them immediately.
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How Helpful
Music festivals are a lot of fun for those who attend. On the other hand, you aren't at a music festival once
you step off the grounds.
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How Helpful
This means that if you want to go for breakfast, for example, you'd need to act as you would at a restaurant
any other time. It doesn't help anyone to start something like this. As if that wasn't bad enough, the antics
managed to delay lunch rather than speed it up.
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A Graveyard?
There are some places you usually don't just cause chaos at. A graveyard seems like the last place that
you'd want to go and leave a mess.
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A Graveyard?
This person said they'd met a few tourists they weren't fans of over the years but one story stuck out the
most. It seems like you'd have to really put some effort into it to manage to break so many things in such a
short amount of time.
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Manatee Matters
When you go scuba diving, you get the chance to see a part of the world you usually don't. Not everyone
gets the chance to hang out underwater very often!
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Manatee Matters
You still have to respect the wildlife you see, even if you're underwater and not on land. That's something
that this family almost learned the hard way. On the bright side, the manatee came back to greet the diver
who wasn't antagonizing them and the family lost their privileges in the water that day.
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