A disparaging term for places and attractions designed specifically for tourists.
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getting off the banana pancake trail - Thailand [closed]
can anyone recommend places to go in Thailand that will take me off the well worn typical tourist trail? I'm looking to experience a side of Thailand that isn't well known but perhaps holds something ...
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How do you choose a restaurant when travelling?
When travelling almost everyone wants to enjoy a local meal. It's part of the travelling experience. If you're not careful you may end up in an expensive, "extremely" tourist oriented place, which may ...
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Is €16 per gelato a common scam for Rome? [closed]
Rome tourist rip-off: four ice creams, [Australian] $82 says that people were charged €16 per gelato for take-away gelatos, at Cafeteria Antica Roma. Based on the Trip Advisor reviews for the place, ...
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Where can I find authentic areas in Canary islands?
I am going on a trip to the Canary Islands.
I have heard that it is quite commercial in some areas.
Does anyone know of the authentic and more "virgin" regions, "off the beaten track," particularly ...
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How do you avoid “tourist traps” when traveling to a country where you do not speak the language?
Too many easily accessible restaurants and attractions cater heavily to tourists, and, in doing so, create an environment that they feel will be comfortable to people from other cultures.
Spending ...
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How do I become a better tourist guide for my own city or country?
I'm planning a trip to Melbourne, which is only a short plane trip away from Sydney, and currently I'm planning on using the same information sources to plan my trip that I'd use for anywhere else in ...
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What is the business model of commercial free walking tours?
For instance, Sandeman's runs free walking tours all over Europe. One or two every day of the year, good local guides, and the only payment is tips at the end. I'm sure the tip money is good since ...
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What are some good ways to find things to explore on-site in an unfamiliar place?
When traveling, one of my favorite things to do is simply explore the local area and see what's going on. I do enjoy guided tours on some occassions, but I'm more interested in finding cool local ...
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What is the best Tourist location in North India to visit during November and January? [closed]
I want to visit northern India during winter (November to January) with my family. I prefer Mountain locations (for trekking), spiritual locations and best natural locations. Please share your views ...
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How can I avoid being overcharged when taking a cab?
I've heard that taxis will frequently scam foreigners by overcharging. How can I reduce the chance of this happening?
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What are more authentic places in London, as opposed to the ones overcrowded with tourists?
My friend has just arrived to London and she's trying to find some city areas to explore that are not yet overcrowded by tourists. She's looking for particular regions where tourists aren't as ...
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Where are the backpacker ghettos in India? [closed]
Many Asian countries have towns or cities with an area we call the 'backpacker ghetto' which caters solely to the Western (and East Asian) traveler or tourist. You have guest houses, internet cafes, ...
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Avoiding tourist traps while still having fun in Sint Maarten
I will be in Sint Maarten (Saint Martin). I am not so interested in the beaches, but I do like sailing. I also like good food (looking forward to the French restaurants...), Cuban cigars and quality ...
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In Rome, are some days less busy than others?
I'm spending a couple of weeks in Rome in July, and I'm thinking about how to schedule the things I want to do. I appreciate that this is the high season, and everywhere will be busy, but are weekends ...
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Is there a monument I can visit in Ecuador that marks the center of the earth?
Today I've read that the center of the earth is in Ecuador. Is this true? Obviously the equator goes through Ecuador, but how can the surface of a sphere have a center? Besides this mathematical ...
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New Year in Paris [closed]
I'm planning to spend New Year holidays (8 days) in Paris and looking for some interesting places/events that are not very well known to tourists, but are real gem of this city and it's way of life? ...
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Boracay over Chinese New Year
I've been invited to go to Boracay over Chinese New Year. Generally I've avoided Boracay as it is a tourist spot and that really isn't my thing. I also know a lot of tourists head there over Chinese ...
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What precautions should travelers take in Spain/France?
On my last visit in Milano Italy, i went to the Duomo. It was the first day of my trip, and definitely the worst.
On the second I stepped out the subway, "Tourist hunting gangs" jumps from all over, ...
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Which are places in Germany that a traveler should visit? [closed]
What are places in Germany -Hanover and some cities around it- that you recommend people to visit? Like this art museum in Essen.
EDIT: I don't have enough time, so I want to make sure it's worth ...
