Do you see a church, a museum or a ruin as a sight you should do when visiting a destination or are they places you actually want to visit? And do you consider chatting with a taxi driver, tour guide or security guard as an equally engaging and rewarding experience that can reveal as much … Read more about When you travel, do you do the things you want to do or the things you think you should do?
When you’re visiting an attraction, how long do you spend at a sight? I’m talking about a specific museum exhibit, an individual painting, a natural phenomenon and so on, at scenic attractions, ancient ruins, historic churches, city museums, art galleries and the like. Are you a stroller? That’s to say, do you stay in motion, … Read more about Sightseeing: taking time to take in the sights – or not. How do you ‘see’ the sights when you travel?
“Tourists expect toilet paper — travelers carry their own (with the carton roll removed and pressed flat),” responds Craig from TravelVice to Eric’s question to travel bloggers (including myself) at TravelBlogs.com: what is the difference between tourists and travellers? Eric’s motivation? “It’s one of those quintessential questions among travellers (or should I say tourists?), popping … Read more about Tourists versus travellers: refreshing takes on the (often ho-hum) debate
By Terence Carter*When we were last in Beijing a few summers ago and were visiting the star sights, including the Great Wall of China, the air was filled with a thick grey-brown smog, making decent photos impossible. But we still had a great time. In Italy recently, it also seemed like every significant sight in … Read more about Point and shoot: is a spoiled photo opportunity a spoiled vacation?