Overview

• Dale Peterson has visited every European capital city and detailed his three least-loved destinations in a new Business Insider essay.
• He labels London “overhyped and expensive” and recommends exploring UK countryside destinations such as the Cotswolds and the Lake District instead.
• He describes central Amsterdam as an “overpriced theme park” of souvenir shops and crowds, though he enjoyed its quieter residential neighborhoods.
• He criticizes Helsinki for feeling too sterile and lacking in excitement despite its designation as the world’s most sustainable travel destination by Condé Nast Traveller.
• He suggests Copenhagen and Stockholm for more vibrant Nordic experiences, a stance that contrasts with travelers who praise Helsinki’s design scene and natural appeal.