So I spotted and perused this Tribune article about
Reader's Picks: Overrated destinations of the world First thought: This is why the Tribune is bankrupt. It has entire photo essay articles with less rigorous research than a message board poll on professional wrestling fan site. One of the items argues how Los Angeles is the greatest place in the world, for god's sake.
Second thought: Reading the explanatory text of many of these entries, I considered that perhaps this story was originally titled: Reader Submissions for Chicago Tribune Annual "Best Example Of Ugly American Stereotype" contest.