The 10 Worst Pieces of Travel Advice
| February 27, 2015
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5. “Stay on the Resort”
A piece of advice that’s synonymous with “stay in your bubble.” While resorts can be incredibly luxurious, secure, and welcoming, if you seek adventure and new experiences, leaving the resort is your best option. Resorts provide idealized cultural experiences to their clients. If it’s authenticity you seek, getting outside and seeing the real world is the only way. Practical travelers are able to balance risk with reward and experience the best of both worlds.
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