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Australian Tourist Ranks Major Indian City as Top Destination He’ll Never Return To

Australian tourist ranks this major Indian – Australian travel vlogger Lucas Brancatisano recently unveiled his top five cities he’d avoid revisiting. In a June 12 Instagram post, the globetrotter, having explored 60 nations, listed “Five Destinations I’d Never Return To” and placed New Delhi at the top of his “never-again” list. His critique highlights the challenges of urban travel in India’s capital, which he describes as an overwhelming experience.

Delhi: A Sensory Overload

While Lucas admits that surrounding regions or countries often offer “wonderful” or “remarkable” experiences, he didn’t hold back on the chaotic elements of Delhi.

“If you think you’ve been overstimulated in your life before, New Delhi is a whole level above that,”

he explained. The city’s smog-choked skies, relentless noise, and unpredictable traffic were enough to deter him. “There’s pollution, traffic, honking horns, and cows crossing the streets. The sky is a smog. It’s just crazy. It’s not for me. I don’t think I’ll ever go back,” he added.

Nicaragua’s Leon: A Nighttime Hazard

Second on his list was Leon, Nicaragua’s capital. Lucas noted that the city’s appeal relies heavily on its adventure tourism niche. “This place is sweaty. It’s dangerous at night. If it hadn’t had volcano boarding, we probably wouldn’t have been there,” he revealed. Despite his negative take, he praised Nicaragua as a “wonderful” destination, stating, “I had a great time there in 2024. But Leon, no, I will never go back.”

Santorini’s Oia: Overcrowded Paradise

Third was Oia, a picturesque town in Greece’s Santorini. Lucas criticized the city for its extreme tourist saturation.

“This place is my definition of hell in summer: sunburn, 100,000 selfie sticks, and every single person snapping the same sunset photo,”

he said. “You can just look at it online. You don’t have to go get a photo. Don’t go there. You’ll have a really bad time,” he emphasized.

Phnom Penh: A Dated Impression

Fourth on his list was Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Lucas admitted his memories might be outdated but still described the city as underwhelming. “I went there a long time ago, but all I remember is a dense city full of tyre shops and not much happening,” he said. While open to revising his opinion, he warned, “I could be wrong. Please let me know in the comments if I’m wrong… maybe I’d go back, but from memory, it was a total mess.”

Benidorm: Lost Identity

Benidorm, a coastal resort in Spain, rounded out his list. Lucas slammed the town for its shift toward low-cost British tourism.

“This place is hell. If you’re not British… you’re in hell,”

he stated. “Every menu has an English breakfast. Old British folks are rolling around. There’s just pasty skin everywhere. It’s not a very nice place,” he added.

In his video, Lucas ended with a clear message for travelers planning European trips: “If you’re in Spain and you’re heading to Benidorm, rethink all your life choices up to that point. You’re in the wrong spot,” he concluded.

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