Seeing is Believing.

I've been fortunate to travel all over the world, both as a Navy brat and as a travel writer.

Which means, like everyone, I've stayed in some rooms that weren't...well, let's just say as advertised. Rooms with views of an alley. Or the AC equipment on the roof. Or an overflowing dumpster. Or the run-down building next door.

Which is why I was happy to stumble upon this website, where guests photograph rooms with stunningly unretouched views.

See for yourself: http://roomswithgreatviews.com.