Tourist Traps

Are you a traveler or a tourist? Tourists arrive at destinations with a checklist based on Instagram feeds and top 10 lists. They eat at the best-rated restaurants and add a review to leave a mark of their own. They gather elbow to elbow in huge crowds for that iconic photo op. When they return home, they're happy to have lived the same experience they've seen others live. A traveler on the other hand arrives at destinations with no expectations. They are eager to discover the local hangouts and eateries to get a glimpse of the real lifestyle and culture. They mingle and even blend in. They know the best of the best isn't determined by the transient visitors, but the locals that prefer to...View all