All hardcore travellers know the feeling: you've trekked for days and days through muddy marshlands, up steep and slippery mountains and sat on an uncomfortable wooden canoe without food and water and just a rabid-looking monkey for a week (no, just me?), all to reach a deserted forest that a guy with purple dreadlocks and a suspicious-looking pipe described to you as "well etherial, bro".
But as you step off the canoe your senses prickle with familiarity - is that David Guetta you can hear, and - good heavens - is that the smell of McDonald's chicken nuggets?
Yep, this so-called "etherial wonderland" is no celestial Leo DiCaprio beach - it's a tourist trap overrun with 20-somethings who, like you, are all desperate for an authentic travelling experience, keen to venture off the beaten track and see the real [insert generic gap yah destination here].
These "roads less travelled" that were once so scenic and sublime have been invaded by the masses, with entrepreneurial locals cashing in on their popularity by setting up hideous hostels, magic mushroom smoothie shops and markets selling "hand-made" alpaca jumpers and beanies that you'll soon learn are identically "hand-made" and sold in every town you travel through.
Wifi's available round the clock so every train graveyard, deserted waterfall or cuddle with a captured lion shot can be Instagrammed to perfection, and don't worry if you don't like the local cuisine - overpriced stores selling marmite, menthols and other "flavours from home" won't be difficult to seek out.
So, if you're the kind of traveller that is repulsed by the above, check out these places which are not overrun with tourists yet (emphasis on the yet).
Unusual travel destinations
The Tanintharyi Division, Myanmar(01 of10)
Open Image ModalTanintharyi, a division of Myanmar covering the southern stretch of the country, has only recently become accessible to tourists.The Myeik Archipelago, which consists of over 800 islands, is a major draw, as is the quiet coastline around Dawei (the capital city of the Tanintharyi Region), disturbed only by fishermen. (credit:Martin Puddy via Getty Images)
Petra, Jordan(02 of10)
Open Image ModalFew tourists venture beyond Petra’s main tourist attractions, so escape to the city's suburbs for archaic tombs and ancient mosques. (credit:Helen Cathcart via Getty Images)
Hangzhou, China(03 of10)
Open Image ModalChinese tourists have caught on to the attraction of Hangzhou but the limited number of hostels suggests it's not yet a major hub for international travellers.Cycle round the vast and beautiful West Lake or visit one of a plethora of paddy fields. Best time to visit is February, when snow is likely. (credit:Mark Harris via Getty Images)
Purmamarca, Argentina(04 of10)
Open Image ModalThis teeny town in northern Argentina is home to the Seven Coloured Mountains, which are - quite literally - seven colours. A number of hostels and restaurants with English menus have popped up over the last couple of years but this town is not overrun with tourists. Yet.
Papua New Guinea(05 of10)
Open Image ModalPapua New Guinea is a place to go to on your guard: it is prone to seasonal natural disasters, there is a high level of serious crime, law and order is poor and carjacking is an ever-present threat. However it is a land of stunning natural beauty (including volcanoes, mountain and rainforest) and it remains largely untouched by mass tourism. (credit:Col Roberts via Getty Images)
Namibia(06 of10)
Open Image ModalNamibia has the second-lowest population density of any African country and its abundance of space can be tangibly felt by visitors. It's crammed with natural wonders from the Fish River Canyon to Etosha National Park yet traditional adventures like safari are possible to take part in too. (credit:Missen via Getty Images)
Tristan da Cunha Island(07 of10)
Open Image ModalPlaya Pilar, Cuba(08 of10)
Open Image ModalWith sand so fine it is impossible to wash off, Playa Pilar is regarded by many as the best beach in the world. With only one small restaurant and few transport links, the beach's beauty is in its remoteness. But bring a sandwich with you. (credit:yykkaa via Getty Images)
Phayao, Thailand(09 of10)
Open Image ModalPhayao, in northern Thailand, is the capital of the Phayao Province with a population of just over 19,000.The town is located at the shore of the picturesque semi-natural freshwater Phayao lake, home to over 22 varieties of fish. (credit:boojedsada via Getty Images)
Komani, Albania(10 of10)
Open Image ModalLake Komani is a hidden gem in northern Albania, a huge artificial lake formed in the early 1970s. Take a boat trip across the lake, passing between high mountains containing hidden villages, with hardly a person in sight. (credit:Michael Runkel via Getty Images)