Questions tagged [tourist-traps]
A disparaging term for places, attractions and activities designed specifically for tourists.
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What are the best dinner cruises in Sydney, offering a memorable dining experience with scenic waterfront views? [closed]
What are the most scenic and popular routes for a Sydney dinner cruise, and what kind of dining experiences can passengers expect while enjoying the stunning harbor views?
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The Gondolas of Aveiro, Portugal
I'll be spending some holidays this February in Porto and plan to do some day trips. Close-by Aveiro caught my attention, as it is called the "Venice of Portugal". Beautiful!
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Is PostBy.Me a legitimate mail carrier these days?
What happened? During a recent stay in a Spanish city, we bought a few picture postcards in one of the many souvenir stores, and, along with them, some stamps appropriate for mailing to Germany.
Upon ...
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Are there any "gum wall" tourist attractions outside the US?
I am aware of two "gum wall" tourist attractions in the US, in Seattle, WA and San Luis Obispo, California.
Are there any "gum wall" tourist attractions outside the US?
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Why do people working at the airport need to know what the purpose of the tourists' trips are? [closed]
What is the purpose of completing your travel slip when on the plane?
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Are there any common tourist traps in New York City? [closed]
For example, are there cabs one should avoid?
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Travel Money Card and ATM fee in the USA
My daughter used a travel money card loaded with US dollars to with drawl cash from an ATM in Walmart Kentucky. She withdrew $100USD and was charged $2.50USD fee from our bank in Australia and $18....
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Does any shop at Lima airport (Jorge Chavez International Airport, LIM) sell SIM cards at a similar price as outside the airport?
I read on https://travelingwithsunscreen.com/how-to-get-a-sim-card-in-lima-peru (mirror) that one of the SIM card shops at Lima airport (Jorge Chavez International Airport, LIM), namely the Claro ...
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Are there tourist traps in the Sanya tourist area?
I am at a conference at TSIMF, and the featured outing is an excursion to "the tourist area" tomorrow afternoon. I thought this was just informal terminology, but the (sparse) program materials refer ...
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Avoiding RyanAir's rip-offs in a really cheap ticket
I got a pair of really cheap return tickets from Ryanair. I have never taken flights for so little money. It was so cheap that it makes me nervous, Ryanair being what it is.
So, we are not checking-...
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"5 = 1€" for souvenirs in Paris, why do they write the price this way?
In Paris, many street souvenir vendors have thier stuff laid on the ground and a piece of paper says "5 = 1€". Well, 1€ for 5 souvenirs would be a pretty good price but no, the price is 5€ for 1 piece....
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Are credit cards (Master Card) widely accepted in Morocco (Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes, Ouarzazate)?
I am traveling to Fez, Marrakesh, Meknes and Ouarzazate. I hold a Mastercard (German bank). Are such credit cards accepted in the museums and restaurants in these cities? When used in a restaurant, is ...
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Caught in Czech Republic for travelling with invalid ticket
Recently, I spent the weekend in Prague. I had purchased a 24h transport ticket and validated it in my first visit using a Tram (at 10:45). At the end of the day, I was stopped in a metro station and ...
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What are the most common tourist scams in Germany, specifically in Munich and Berlin? [closed]
I've been to a few Asian and Europian countries which were filled with lots of tourist scams/traps; from sim card, taxi, coffee, to string people and even fake police officers.
I wonder, is this also ...
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Why do people in the Marrakech Medina say "That way is closed"?
I just got back from a Morocco trip and now have a massive doubt with respect to what it looks like a common behaviour in the Medina (old city).
Whenever we wandered around off the souks and main ...
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Queues at Madame Tussauds London with a timed ticket
Madame Tussauds London offers "timed" tickets for a specific 15 minute arrival window.
However, I've read some online resources, e.g. this one, saying that you still might have to queue for a while ...
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Is there a way to prevent "looking like a tourist" in order to not be harassed?
Disclaimer - the title of this post is probably not the best
On my way to visit family in Belarus and Poland, I had a long layover in Paris, so I decided to spend the day in the city. My luggage was ...
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How and where to buy genuine claves in La Habana?
My father is going to La Habana in a month or so, and I would like him to buy me a pair of claves while he is there. He is, however, no musician and would probably find difficult to choose a good pair ...
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How can I identify a good beer garden in Munich (Germany)? [closed]
I am planning to visit Munich soon and the most consistent piece of advice I have gotten is that I have to visit some beer gardens while I am there. However, I have been warned that, other than the ...
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Rent a motorbike vs taking an organized ride/tour in Indonesia? [closed]
In Indonesia, there is often a not-advertised way of visiting places.
Whether it's about visiting a famous temple, go to a volcano, visit a few local craftsmen, and so on. It's often possible to ...
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Costume photo booth in San Francisco
I don't even know what these exhibits are called, but generally, it's a shop in a touristy area where you can try on all kinds of different costumes, and then have your photo taken with a kitschy ...
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Rome - circumventing ticket lines. Is it even possible?
We are two non-european adults over the age of 30 spending 4 days between the 10th and the 14th of Aug 2014 in Rome, Italy. Given our nationalities and age, we are probably not eligible for any free ...
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Examples of higher prices charged to tourists vs. locals [closed]
I want to show my inexperienced travel partner in a fun way how local businesses often charge higher prices to tourists.
There was this fun bilingual sign circulated on the Internet but I can't find ...
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How to choose a cafe/coffee shop when travelling?
Sometimes when travelling, you discover there's only one place doing coffee, so you don't have a lot of choice. In other cases, there's no where at all, so you have to get your caffeine fix another ...
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How can I find good classical music concerts in Vienna?
I am looking for good concerts in Vienna. I heard there are a lot of tourist traps around. Specially from sellers in the street "dressed up as Mozart". I heard from a friend that went there, and knows ...
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Which city to visit in Mexico closest to Texas border [closed]
While asking this question : Requirements to drive to Mexico from USA
I realized I would be better off asking this question first.
While driving in personal truck, what would be the closest Mexican ...
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Where can I find authentic areas in Canary islands? [closed]
I am going on a trip to the Canary Islands and 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," ...
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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 ...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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What are more authentic places in London, as opposed to the ones overcrowded with tourists? [closed]
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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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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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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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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