8 Touristy Destinations Worth Visiting Despite the Crowds

Cape Town, South Africa

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Santorini, Greece

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Blue Lagoon, Iceland

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Hofbrauhaus, Munich

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Venice, Italy

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Pike Place Market, Seattle

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Bruges, Belgium

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Las Vegas, Nevada

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