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  • Machu Picchu at sunset

    How To Be A Considerate Tourist When Visiting Peru

    By Matt Berry June 21st, 2023

    Researching Peru before arriving, adhering to local etiquette, and exploring the country respectfully can create a more enriching, immersive experience.

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  • Kyoto traditional home

    How To Be A Considerate Tourist When Visiting Japan

    By Matt Berry June 12th, 2023

    To avoid contributing to Japan's tourism pollution, as residents of Kyoto have referred to it, visitors should familiarize themselves with its cultural norms.

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  • woman swinging with puerto rican flag

    How To Be A Considerate Tourist When Visiting Puerto Rico

    By Lexi Kassler May 26th, 2023

    Beyond the fact that U.S. citizens don't need a passport, the island is a great way to get the feel of a tropical getaway without having to go very far.

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  • Hiking a nature trail

    The Difference Between Ecotourism Vs Sustainable Tourism Explained

    By Caitlyn Knuth May 23rd, 2023

    While frequently used interchangeably, ecotourism and sustainable tourism are both positive approaches to travel that mean different things.

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  • Hotel reception desk

    When It Actually Makes Sense To Check Out Of A Hotel

    By Caitlyn Knuth May 19th, 2023

    While a stop at the front desk remains an integral part of the check-in process at most hotels, the same can't be said for departure expectations.

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  • Woman reclining on plane

    Airplane Seat Reclining Etiquette: When It's Okay To Recline And When It's Not

    By Caitlyn Knuth May 13th, 2023

    Reclining seats can be problematic on planes where most people are typically already uncomfortable. So when is it all right to lean back, and when is it not?

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  • Bill tray and coins

    The Tourists' Guide To Spain's Tipping Culture

    By Caitlyn Knuth May 12th, 2023

    Taking time to know when and how to tip is sure to reduce social stress and worry. It's also going to help you keep more money in your wallet.

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  • man holding out car keys

    Should You Tip The Hotel Valet (Even When You Paid For Parking)?

    By Lexi Kassler May 6th, 2023

    For hotels large and small, guests often know they should tip the porter and housekeeping but then there's the hotel valet -- to tip or not to tip?

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  • people seated on an airplane

    The Etiquette Of Airplane Seat Swapping: How To Handle A Switch Request

    By Lexi Kassler April 21st, 2023

    Sometimes it's okay to ask someone to switch seats on a plane, and sometimes it's totally okay to say no and not feel like you're being a curmudgeon.

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  • rude airplane behavior

    How To Deal With Annoying Airline Seatmates

    By Lexi Kassler April 13th, 2023

    Something strange happens when people board an airplane. Social norms get thrown out the window and people act like their seat is their personal property.

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  • woman looking at flight attendant

    Should You Be Tipping Flight Attendants?

    By Lexi Kassler April 5th, 2023

    While you may see a cash tip as a nice gesture, it might be prohibited by the airline entirely and flight attendants may not appreciate it either.

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  • hotel housekeeper holding towels

    How Much You Should Really Be Tipping Hotel Housekeeping?

    By Lexi Kassler April 4th, 2023

    When it comes to tipping hotel staff, there are a few things to keep in mind. You should know how much to tip, where to leave it, and in what form.

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  • Hawaiian sunset with palm trees

    How To Be A Respectful Tourist In Hawaii

    By Matt Berry March 30th, 2023

    Some tourists to the state have recently drawn ire for patronizing native Hawaiian culture and disregarding the islands' fragile natural ecology.

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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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  • solo traveler with backpack

    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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  • wallet with pounds in it

    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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