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Testing Tiny Tourism: Dublin Beyond the Big Sights
travel12 days ago

Testing Tiny Tourism: Dublin Beyond the Big Sights

A BBC travel writer tests the Tiny Tourism idea—skipping mass-tourist sights to focus on everyday, local experiences in Dublin, from supermarket aisles to thrift shops and chats with locals, including sea swimming and a rare pub visit. The trip yields authentic moments and insights into how places live beyond iconic attractions, but ultimately leaves the writer hungry for main sights, suggesting Tiny Tourism works best as a prompt for different engagement rather than a full replacement (with a nod to a middle ground called 'Medium Tourism').

Top Travel Trends and Destinations to Watch in 2026
travel8 months ago

Top Travel Trends and Destinations to Watch in 2026

The article offers updated travel strategies for 2026, emphasizing local experiences like board games and third-culture dining, exploring neighborhoods through activities like padel, prioritizing vibe over traditional sights, and choosing flexible, experience-driven dining and accommodation options. It also advises careful selection of travel planners and social media sources to enhance trip quality.

"Off-Limits: American Destinations Foreigners Should Steer Clear Of"
travel3 years ago

"Off-Limits: American Destinations Foreigners Should Steer Clear Of"

Reddit users shared their insights on places in America that foreigners should avoid, including Death Valley in the summer due to extreme heat, hiking in the wilderness of Colorado without proper knowledge of survival skills, swimming in hot springs in Yellowstone, disregarding signs in national parks, and visiting tourist traps like Rainforest Cafe and Wax Museums. Other places mentioned were San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, Navy Pier in Chicago, Pueblo, Colorado during tarantula migration, deserts in the southwest, and the South in the summer. Additionally, it was advised to avoid large chain restaurants and be cautious in Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles at night, and Alaska to avoid wildlife encounters.