tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post5701564905463999375..comments2024-03-11T06:22:36.107+00:00Comments on angloyankophile: Travel Talk: Why It's 100% Okay to "Look Like a Tourist"Angloyankophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-51340400890427788352016-07-17T02:20:29.164+01:002016-07-17T02:20:29.164+01:00Totally concur here! There's an implication th...Totally concur here! There's an implication that explorers are "better" than vacationers, that they're encountering nations and society more profound than travelers ever could, and that is outright off-base. It's a strange little mark. Quite cheerful being a traveler in my own particular nation excessively :)<br /><a href="http://www.VacationIndia.com" rel="nofollow">India vacation</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172211560201077594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-10187470720394649162016-02-11T21:59:28.580+00:002016-02-11T21:59:28.580+00:00Haha, thanks so much, Lily! Me too!! xHaha, thanks so much, Lily! Me too!! xAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-14835215236995603202016-02-11T21:57:06.410+00:002016-02-11T21:57:06.410+00:00I love this post, I still sometimes act like a tou...I love this post, I still sometimes act like a tourist in London! x LillianZahrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09788765300162179048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-19216084144270372342016-02-07T20:01:40.364+00:002016-02-07T20:01:40.364+00:00HA! Definitely the reason why he's your ex. ;)...HA! Definitely the reason why he's your ex. ;) Totally agree with you, Honey. xxAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-63730235673584683552016-02-07T19:50:08.245+00:002016-02-07T19:50:08.245+00:00My ex used to hate it when I brought out my camera...My ex used to hate it when I brought out my camera in London or in Philippines, he always blubbed about the fact that I looked like a tourist (maybe that's why he's an ex). That said, I feel like in a sense most of us will always be tourists at heart because there's always something to discover! <br /><br />Honey x <a href="http://www.thegirlnextshore.com" rel="nofollow">The Girl Next Shore</a>Honey @ The Girl Next Shorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159337741924028340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-43543266083637173872016-02-05T11:41:55.124+00:002016-02-05T11:41:55.124+00:00Whoop whoop!!! So glad you get it, Kara! xoxoWhoop whoop!!! So glad you get it, Kara! xoxoAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-71604063009780085062016-02-05T11:41:13.647+00:002016-02-05T11:41:13.647+00:00So glad you agree, Kelsey! There's no reason w...So glad you agree, Kelsey! There's no reason why to shy away from tourist attractions if you want to see them! I've been to Paris a few times now but I still always want to see the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower every time I visit. <br /><br />And thank you re: the rug! I love it too, though I don't think the placement there does it justice haha! I will have to find a new room for it. Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-77975791591372917072016-02-05T11:05:21.646+00:002016-02-05T11:05:21.646+00:00I am a tourist at heart and proud of it too. I wan...I am a tourist at heart and proud of it too. I want to see the creme de la creme of what a place has to offer, as well as discovering the hidden gems. I want to take photographs to remember my experience by, and I want to blog about it too. No shame, and I am most definitely not sorry. <br /><br />Kara<br /><br />❤️Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-88275593054708727772016-02-05T11:03:08.663+00:002016-02-05T11:03:08.663+00:00Yes!!! Why hide what you are. I see a traveller as...Yes!!! Why hide what you are. I see a traveller as an explorer and I'm not that. I want to learn and see new thing but I also want to see what all other 'tourists' want to. <br /><br />K.<br /><br />p.s. love yur rug, it is beautiful.Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317091098854921868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-64518831945046193582016-02-05T10:41:17.554+00:002016-02-05T10:41:17.554+00:00I have *loved* your photos and posts from India, A...I have *loved* your photos and posts from India, Ayushi! So dying to visit ... and be a tourist there!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-80010273144194684802016-02-05T10:39:51.010+00:002016-02-05T10:39:51.010+00:00:) Thanks, Jessi! Totally agree that both extremes...:) Thanks, Jessi! Totally agree that both extremes = two thumbs down. I'm so glad that you're like me in taking photos of St. Paul's (ALWAYS!) and any other landmarks whilst you're on holiday! It's that sense of excitement that I think is totally okay (and even wonderful!) to express.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-63158134317299102202016-02-05T10:38:30.054+00:002016-02-05T10:38:30.054+00:00Ha! It just means that you are super cool :) I mus...Ha! It just means that you are super cool :) I must take you with me when I'm travelling! :D :D :DAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-73016311409758805702016-02-05T02:14:04.153+00:002016-02-05T02:14:04.153+00:00I often find myself a tourist in my own city, whet...I often find myself a tourist in my own city, whether in London or Bombay... sometimes, it's the only way to uncover all those hidden gems and really discover ithe culture and heritage, even if you'e been living there forever.Ayushihttp://thefoodiediaries.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-39616484982503662042016-02-05T01:32:49.681+00:002016-02-05T01:32:49.681+00:00Love this post, Jaime - and some really interestin...Love this post, Jaime - and some really interesting comments too! I agree that looking down on "tourists" helps no-one, but neither does travelling and expecting all the comforts and structures of home. Both extremes give a bad rap! But I will proudly take my one millionth photo of St Pauls, or stop to stare at a beautiful cathedral on holiday, because I never want to lose my sense of excitement. If that makes me a "tourist", so be it :DJessi (Two Feet, One World)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02923114548185795946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-76850158909041784472016-02-04T23:20:37.260+00:002016-02-04T23:20:37.260+00:00My mother STILL brings up the man who tried to cha...My mother STILL brings up the man who tried to charge us a billion dollars for a cab ride when all we had to do was buy a metro ticket for just over a euro to get to our hotel, which was like 3 stops away. We'll be having a conversation, and out of nowhere she'll be like "I just remembered that taxi driver in Paris. That made me SO MAD!" XDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288533010611643097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-27659299760077255832016-02-04T12:38:03.802+00:002016-02-04T12:38:03.802+00:00Thank you, thank you, thank you! Haha - your abili...Thank you, thank you, thank you! Haha - your ability to blend in just means you're too cool! :)Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-531072796944514582016-02-04T12:31:54.661+00:002016-02-04T12:31:54.661+00:00100% agree with everything you wrote!
The weirdes...100% agree with everything you wrote!<br /><br />The weirdest thing happens to me when I travel though: whatever city/country I'm visiting, people always seem to think I'm a local and stop me to ask for directions. It's happened to me in London (where I still consider myself a tourist, as I don't live there!), Canada and even New York once. Apparently I do seem to "blend in" with the locals without even trying. Which is weird, because I'm as much of a tourist as the next person. :) Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270683124723296786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-7418925079652997562016-02-04T10:20:40.111+00:002016-02-04T10:20:40.111+00:00I agree with you too, Farrah! I think - and maybe ...I agree with you too, Farrah! I think - and maybe I didn't articulate it effectively enough - that the point I was trying to make was that the cultural snobbery perpetuated by so many travel writers, journalists, and others surrounding tourism versus travel is all a bit silly. Of course we shouldn't make ourselves targets for pickpockets, but I feel like the word "tourist" has been used lately as a term intended to mock those who are effectively travelling for fun and for pleasure - I hope that makes sense! Thanks so much for reading and for commenting :)Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-87275539703261526252016-02-04T10:17:39.565+00:002016-02-04T10:17:39.565+00:00I've never thought about it that way, Sophie (...I've never thought about it that way, Sophie (re: traveller vs tourist) but I think you've got a great point there! I wonder if I'd still consider myself a "tourist" if I decided to visit Sri Lanka for 3 months, for example (AKA my dream come true)? Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-47118293367114633862016-02-04T10:14:21.849+00:002016-02-04T10:14:21.849+00:00Yup! That's exactly what I was getting at. :)Yup! That's exactly what I was getting at. :)Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-87147967050858767682016-02-04T10:12:41.119+00:002016-02-04T10:12:41.119+00:00Such an interesting post, Jaime! I've never re...Such an interesting post, Jaime! I've never really differentiated between a traveller and a tourist - in my head they're essentially the same thing. The only difference I can see is that travellers such as backpackers get to be tourists for longer because they're travelling around for a longer period of time and might get to visit more places!<br /><br />Personally I always worry a little about blending in whilst abroad, but purely beause I'm paranoid about getting mugged or pickpocketed! But as far as being a tourist goes, I'm not ashamed. What's wrong with wanting to visit new cities, discover new cultures and broaden your horizons? Seems like we need to reclaim the positive connotation to the label 'tourist'!<br /><br />Great post. It really got me thinking!<br /><br />Sophie :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-47438553936817602782016-02-03T18:57:27.456+00:002016-02-03T18:57:27.456+00:00I'm with you - after all there's a reason ...I'm with you - after all there's a reason that the place/item became popular enough to get the tourist label!Emma Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657634570935308707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-6084337592295583332016-02-03T17:55:04.130+00:002016-02-03T17:55:04.130+00:00I totally agree, you should dress however you want...I totally agree, you should dress however you want because "becoming like the locals" shouldn't be your goal. Your goal should be to learn about the country, and enjoy being in a new place. But for me, I try avoiding looking like a "tourist" because they tend to get targeted for crime and fraud a lot. And also, a lot of tourists tend to be a bit disruptive; they don't really make an effort to respect the culture of the country they're visiting, so I guess that's where the desire to "blend in with the locals" comes from as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14956721836273799002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-80506511866160472722016-02-03T16:06:36.537+00:002016-02-03T16:06:36.537+00:00For sure Jaime. And it would appear that my use of...For sure Jaime. And it would appear that my use of agitated hyperbole was to the detriment of my spelling. Hoards? ;)Iainhttp://www.100trains.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-54322639427496852212016-02-03T15:59:26.311+00:002016-02-03T15:59:26.311+00:00Thanks so much for sharing your opinion, Iain! I w...Thanks so much for sharing your opinion, Iain! I was about to write a lengthier post explaining my position again, but I think we've recognized that we're basically on the same page via Facebook. :) :) :) Happy travels, as always! :)Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.com