How to Not Look Like a Tourist

2021-08-30

Author : Alyse The Invisible Tourist
Release : 2021-08-30
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Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 288/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis How to Not Look Like a Tourist by : Alyse The Invisible Tourist

Download or read book How to Not Look Like a Tourist written by Alyse The Invisible Tourist. This book was released on 2021-08-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overcrowding. Lengthy queues. Increasing animosity from locals. Loss of authenticity. Disappointment. As tourists, how can we improve tourism for locals, their communities, their culture and the environment - as well as for ourselves?By taking steps to "be invisible," of course!Unbeknownst to most tourists, there is a hidden power within them. This handbook examines the lesser-known problems with overtourism, how they came to be and details practical solutions to help you unlock this power to use as a force for good.Packed with everything you need to know to tailor your own invisibility cloak, you'll learn how to: Plan a stress-free trip every time & ways to reduce disappointment; Enjoy popular destinations without contributing to overcrowding; Feel fulfilled by personal, authentic encounters with locals whilst helping their businesses; Avoid pickpockets & scammers for a safe travel experience; Preserve local cultures & identities instead of diluting them; Protect attractions of significant cultural heritage & the natural environment.Learn how to make the most of your next travel experience by "blending in!"

San Francisco Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home

2023-04-25 Travel

Author : DK Eyewitness
Release : 2023-04-25
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 640/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book San Francisco Like a Local: By the People Who Call It Home written by DK Eyewitness. This book was released on 2023-04-25. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keen to explore a different side of San Francisco? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the bayside scenery, world-class restaurants, and arguably the world’s most beloved bridge, you’ll find cozy coffee houses putting on spoken word nights, weathered dive bars mixing potent cocktails, and secret staircases with truly incredible views – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: - The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals. - 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shops and indie galleries. - A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore San Francisco. - Helpful ‘what3word’ addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights. Compiled by proud locals, this stylish travel guide is packed with San Francisco’s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs. Whether you’re a restless San Franciscan looking to uncover your city’s secrets or a traveler seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish guide makes sure you experience the real side of San Francisco. About Like A Local: These giftable and collectible guides from DK Eyewitness are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home. Looking for another guide to San Francisco? Explore further with our DK Eyewitness or Top 10 guides to San Francisco.

The Shooting Star

2018-09-14 Literary Collections

Author : Shivya Nath
Release : 2018-09-14
Genre : Literary Collections
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Book Rating : 653/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Shooting Star written by Shivya Nath. This book was released on 2018-09-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.

How to Travel the World on $50 a Day

2015-01-06 Travel

Author : Matt Kepnes
Release : 2015-01-06
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 955/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book How to Travel the World on $50 a Day written by Matt Kepnes. This book was released on 2015-01-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *UPDATED 2017 EDITION* New York Times bestseller! No money? No problem. You can start packing your bags for that trip you’ve been dreaming a lifetime about. For more than half a decade, Matt Kepnes (aka Nomadic Matt) has been showing readers of his enormously popular travel blog that traveling isn’t expensive and that it’s affordable to all. He proves that as long as you think out of the box and travel like locals, your trip doesn’t have to break your bank, nor do you need to give up luxury. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day reveals Nomadic Matt’s tips, tricks, and secrets to comfortable budget travel based on his experience traveling the world without giving up the sushi meals and comfortable beds he enjoys. Offering a blend of advice ranging from travel hacking to smart banking, you’ll learn how to: * Avoid paying bank fees anywhere in the world * Earn thousands of free frequent flyer points * Find discount travel cards that can save on hostels, tours, and transportation * Get cheap (or free) plane tickets Whether it’s a two-week, two-month, or two-year trip, Nomadic Matt shows you how to stretch your money further so you can travel cheaper, smarter, and longer.

Tokyo Like a Local

2021-10-05 Travel

Author : DK Eyewitness
Release : 2021-10-05
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 318/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Tokyo Like a Local written by DK Eyewitness. This book was released on 2021-10-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience authentic Tokyo with this insider's e-guide Home to glimmering skyscrapers, timeless traditions, and one of the world's most exciting art scenes, this trendy city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the monumental Tokyo Tower and lavish Imperial Palace lies the real Tokyo: a whole other realm waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Join the after-work crowd in the ultimate karaoke sing-along, eat and drink into the night at a tiny Japanese tavern, and get your geek on shopping at treasure troves of anime merch. Whether you're a local looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience Tokyo beneath the surface.

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