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A Traveler Versus a Tourist - Why the word “touristy” is becoming a hated term?

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December 21st 2008
Tourism - of the cheesy variety A recent article in January 2009’s issue of Travel + Leisure (“Opinion: In Defense of Tourism”) made me think about some recent travel experiences, and contemplate what I would like my outlook to be for next year. The article discussed the benefits and drawbacks of “touristy” locations and those people that avoid them like the plague when traveling. It ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more