Dear MEL Topic Readers,
How to be a good traveler in the
'overtourism' era
When visiting other places for travel or fun,
some people tend to go loosen up too much without considering other people
around. Whether you are an obsessive Instagrammer or selfie maniac, you might
have tried to take photos at spots where people praise on the Internet. That’s
quite typical in popular tourist destinations. But nowadays, ordinary places
could suddenly become a hot Instagram spot and disrupts the lives and activities of
the locals. Imagine an ordinary scenic spot that has been enjoyed quietly by neighbors
went viral on the Internet overnight. In a few days, the place could be stopped
by sightseeing buses, rental cars, and bikes.
Also, there are aggressive tourists from
emerging economies who try to get the most out of the money and time. Eating like
starving children at a buffet, rushing into souvenir shops like looters, and speaking
loudly on the train or bus like TV debaters, only to name a few examples.
Indeed, thanks to the rising middle class and low-cost
carriers, the world is more traveled by the growing number of tourists than ever
before. But not all the places are used to being visited by naughty tourists or
strangers just like your neighborhood.
Here are a few tips for tourists from experts
by China Daily.
Enjoy reading the article and guess who should
read it to be good a traveler.
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