I've traveled to over 40 countries. These 5 bucket-list destinations left me disappointed.

Andre Neveling says Bali seemed to be an island straining under mass tourism.

Andre Neveling

• As a seasoned traveler, Andre Neveling learned that some places are better left as fantasies.
• A layover in Cairo revealed how modern chaos can overshadow even the most majestic ancient wonders.
• For Neveling, Bali felt more like a commercial cult, and he was shocked by how rude people were in Paris.

My obsession with travel began early. While other kids plastered their walls with posters of pop stars...