7 Ways Tourists Are Destroying the World’s Best Vacation Spots
| May 11, 2015
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Loss of Local Culture
An often irreplaceable loss at some tourist destinations is the loss of local culture and customs as more and more foreigners flock in. In an attempt to accommodate these tourists and their practices, local customs and ways of life give way to more generic things. Not all is lost, however, and for the more intrepid traveler wishing to see the genuine country beneath the façade, all you need to do is step off that tourist trail. I promise you, food will be better, hospitality more genuine, transportation more colorful and your travel experience that much more memorable.
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