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  • tourist at Maya Bay

    How To Make Sure You're Not Contributing To Overtourism

    By Matt Berry March 9th, 2023

    While responsibly managed tourism creates jobs and generates wealth, the issues involved with overtourism can be both detrimental and lasting.

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    The Complete Guide To Hostel Etiquette

    By Carlie Hoke March 7th, 2023

    Follow these spoken and unspoken rules of staying in a hostel if you want to make the most out of your solo adventure. You might even make some friends!

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  • Calculator and Euros

    The Tourists' Guide To Berlin's Tipping Culture

    By Caitlyn Knuth March 7th, 2023

    Berlin can be confusing when it comes to what's expected to tip for good service. That's because many of the specifics fall beyond the traditional guidelines.

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    The Tourists' Guide To London's Tipping Culture

    By Caitlyn Knuth March 4th, 2023

    Having a handle on tipping culture in London is helpful. Knowing what to leave behind in exchange for service can take some serious stress out of travel.

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  • skulls and cross in catacombs

    What Is Dark Tourism And Why Is It So Popular?

    By Matt Berry February 19th, 2023

    To further round out the definition of dark tourism, let's try to understand why dark tourism is so popular, and explore how to be a responsible dark tourist.

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  • Waiter serving couple, Rome, Italy

    What Tourists Should Know About Tipping Before Visiting Italy

    By Margherita Marullo January 18th, 2023

    The server brings you the bill, and as you scan the list of charges, you notice the automatic gratuity you're accustomed to has not been added to the list .

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  • Man stopped on 14th st

    Never Stand In The Middle Of A NYC Sidewalk. Here's Why

    By Margherita Marullo December 24th, 2022

    With a combined total of tens of millions of people wandering around New York City, you can imagine that the sidewalks are as congested as the roads themselves.

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  • Man in airline seat

    Over 77% Of People Agreed That This Is The Most Annoying Thing Someone Could Do On A Flight

    By Melanie Carden December 20th, 2022

    This "to recline, or not to recline" drama unfolds amid an increasingly contentious air travel landscape. Incidents of unruly passengers are shockingly common.

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  • Duomo of Florence, Italy

    Two Great Options To Experience Florence's Duomo And Bypass Those Lengthy Lines

    By Margherita Marullo December 16th, 2022

    If you've heard that you can skip the lines forming in front of il Duomo (the Duomo) by attending mass in the cathedral, please reconsider. Instead, try this.

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  • WC sign in Greek countryside

    What You Should Know About Flushing Toilets In Greece Before Your Trip

    By Matt Berry November 30th, 2022

    The system is, well, very limited, and you (as an informed, polite guest to another country) should understand a few tips on Greece's toil-etiquette.

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  • Empty NYC subway car

    NYC Locals Explain Why Tourists Might Want To Avoid The Empty Subway Car

    By Juvy Garcia November 25th, 2022

    Unlike NYC residents, tourists might be unfamiliar with how things work in the subway. For instance, why do locals avoid the empty subway car?

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