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Are you a tourist or a traveller?
August 10 2013
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RHP User
12 years ago
I am more of a traveller. I like to take a bit of time in a place. Travelling around on public transport, eating in local restaurants, chatting to locals. I have been on three organized tours... But they were all designed to see the culture of places, home stays, etc. I have also gone to resorts as well... But that's for small breaks and for holidays where I want to really relax and not do much. I couldn't think of anything worse than a contiki tour.... 10 countries in 10 days type of thing. Blah! You don't see anything!!
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RHP User
12 years ago
... depending on the purpose of the trip and the time I have. I have a demanding role and these days I often holiday on tropical isles for MUCH needed R&R. Given a chance though, I pop on my Tevas, grab my back-pack and hit the traveller's road.
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RHP User
12 years ago
all over the world but never on an organized tour. Backpacking is the go, you get to meet lots of very interesting people. Does that make us travellers or just broke, lol.
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RHP User
12 years ago
some can be good if you do your homework via travel advisor etc. Its good to have a tour guide for a day in a city abroad, however I prefer to live like a local when i'm not if that makes sens...
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Paradisepair
12 years ago
I'm not afraid to go off the beaten track but I do love luxury hotels. A foot in both camps.
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john60
12 years ago
Im a traveller. Im off again next week for a month in Myanmar. I have booked flights there and back and will sort out the details as I go. I have a rough plan for what I want to do and see but they always change as I go. When I went to Russia, Mongolia and Siberia last year my plans changed 9 times in 2 months. I keep a travel blog as I go so my family always know where I am and where I am going so it keeps me safe. I thought I was the worlds oldest backpacker till I met a Japanese guy in northern Laos a couple of years ago who was 70 and still backpacking so I hope there are a few more years left in me.
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RHP User
12 years ago
I've been lucky enough to experience all kinds of holidays, from a working holiday, relocating to another country to live & more :-) I would have to say my fav is when I get the chance to experience local culture, I find it fascinating how different cultures live from the type of shampoo they use to the flavour of the jam they enjoy. l've rented people's homes in other country's & find the neighbours make u feel welcome & I've been able to enjoy local foods & festivals or party's :-) but there is nothing wrong with a luxury hotel either ;-) - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
12 years ago
I like to get out to places where the locals hang.See culture, eat food and enjoy the company of local people.Its god to have friends who are from different cultures ,my best friends who i went to school with are all from different backgrounds and i have been to a number of there country's with them showing me the real culture and country and NOT the tourist traps!If anything travelling and seeing how others live makes you realise how lucky we are living in Australia.It broadens your mind and makes you more accepting of other people.I need another holiday ,to much work and not enough playTravel away people !
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RHP User
12 years ago
I enjoy the comfort of a good bed, pool and mojito but that doesn't stop day trips out to surrounding areas. 30 years ago I backpacked through Europe and South America slept and ate in some places I now shake my head at but different times different needs.
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RHP User
12 years ago
After my husband died, I packed a back pack (after a few months of wallowing at my mum's) and went off around Europe. All I did was buy a rail pass. I love love love traveling and would far rather go it alone and investigate things online beforehand and whilst I'm away, than be in a group of people. I have stayed at back packers to 5 star hotels. Its the Leo in me. I like hotels lol. I'm going away next week o/s to see family. Mum and I are going away to a Spanish Island for a week, which she has organised. I am meeting my bf back in the UK and we are traveling around for two weeks in Europe. I have been super organised with that one and booked all flights and hotels prior, so we know where we are day to day and don't have to sort out anything when away (and can just simply enjoy our time together)Definately my passion in life and wish I could have it as a job me thinks. I like to immerse myself in everything I do
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RHP User
12 years ago
I was recently in Thailand and Cambodia and did a little of both. One of the best nights was being invited by our tuk-tuk driver, in Siem Reap, to have dinner at his house with his family. When I went to Egypt last year, I used a tour guide because of the political situation but otherwise I generally just sort it out as I go.
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RHP User
12 years ago
I travel affair bit . All up ive spent 2 years in india and about a year in the Philippines . every where else has being short stays , like south America and various parts of south east asia. my wife comes from a poor area in the philippines, so when we go there we do it rough or cowboy style as they say there lol. We sleep in simple bamboo dwellings on a bamboo mat . If we want to eat we have to kill a chicken or duck , prepare it and cook it. want coconut milk ? have to convince a local kid to climb a tree and get one lol where we go theres no supermarkets . everythings bought on the side of the road fresh ,grown or killed and prepared yourself. We always travel on jeepneys and trikes . Thing is , theres no adventure staying in a 5 star hotel room all day . Its a lot more memorable when youre out there living with the locals .
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RHP User
12 years ago
I'm definitely a traveler. Like Kizza, I like to see culture, eat foreign food and enjoy the company of local people. I loved my trek through Sicily, where not many people I encountered spoke English. My then partner and I were lucky enough to spend a night at an Italian family's house. We had no idea what they were saying most of the time, but it was amazing they allowed us to be part of their lives.
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RHP User
12 years ago
As when I want to get away, I just want to be left the hell alone......after all, isn't that the purpose of holidays??? To reenergise, retreat from the norm?? Not have a busier schedule than what you have at work..... - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
12 years ago
I travel at least twice a year and every time I find some new adventure I never found last time. The last few years I've done Thailand, most the time I'm on a motorbike finding new beachs or rain forests and mixing in with the locals. I know it can be a very dangerous place if you dont watch yourself. But being streetwise and following my second sense has been good to me.Thinking of doing Veitnam next trip.. theres some places there Id love to see, plus explore the culture...
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RHP User
12 years ago
I have been on the move since I had my 25th birthday in Israel.have done the back packer, sleeping in railway stations to churches. Have worked the usual fruit picking stuff and nanny in far flung places.did my first organised tour a couple of years ago in Croatia was fantastic though was a bit reluctant at first to get on the bus with the oldies till I realised I was an oldie. It was a small tour and the age was from 25 to 70 and we had a blast. I did a stand up comic thing at the end where I roasted every single person as i had been taking notes on their behaviour the whole trip. i think its on utube some place in cyber world.I have been to usa nine times and only just convinced my husband to cum t his time and promised he would not get shot in the street.I am not a fan of Asia, went to bali twice and fly in and out thing but found it to dirty and getting sick is not a thing i want to do when I travel, but it can happen anywhere.If it does I want it to be where I can at least get good medical help.usually get to meet the people as you know me I do like a chatLady T globe trotter, next year its Ireland, and Singapore and the jungle trainthen after that Russia..but on the private train with security, I cant run as fast as I used to so the safe way is often a tour.I have to admit that I do like a nice hotel, as a good night sleep makes a world of difference when your on the road.I travel very light, just one suitcase between two if I have my husband with me.I dont buy anything unless its earrings , small thingsI hardly take pictures anymore and I do not buy post cardsI only by a fridge magnet for every country I go to.I can travel overseas with only hand luggage, and buy clothes from second hand shops and a bigger bag then dump them all before I come home. there are many hotels that I leave my clothes in as I go, caste off what i don't need and then get stuff if I need something else. but mostly you don'tgood shoes and only two pair of shoes are enough. and thongs
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RHP User
12 years ago
Now that was a freudian slip, I saidcum instead of come in my post....LadyT sex on the brain!
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RHP User
12 years ago
I definately travelled. Backpack, hostels, people having sex on the top bunk etc ...Last couple of trips have been to major cities ticking off galleries on my bucket list hopping so hotels it was.When my kids are old enough and I win lotto, I'll introduce them to the travelling lifestyle. I wont get them to sleep on railways stations like I did a couple of times though ...
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RHP User
12 years ago
Still haven't had the chance for a proper holiday, so Im actually wondering what would be the better way for 6-7 wks next year in Europe. Only holiday I enjoyed was Mauritius and that was 2 wks with friends who were Mauritian so I got to do both...be a tourist and traveller- Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
12 years ago
I prefer to use a travel agent, even for some domestic trips (multiple destinations - up to 14 days) simple 2/3 night stay somewhere I'll organise myself.I just find that they generally come out a bit better than what I can do.I usually have an itinerary and "best" prices I can find beforehand when consulting with them.Just interested to know what you kind folk prefer.
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sweetgem
12 years ago
I love luxury things in general, especially when it comes to hotels. However, I dislike organised tours but love eating street food when I travel overseas. I like sleeping in and taking my time to explore places, but I don't like catching public transport, so what am I?!- Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
12 years ago
You're a woman :p- Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
12 years ago
Great posts.I suppose the difference for me ,between the tourist and the traveller is that the tourist focusses on the scenery and the accommodation and the traveller focusses on the people, the place and the culture. In Australia we live in a bubble of priviledge,travel doesn't just broaden the mind,it also broadens our awareness of this difference. A couple of posters have mentioned the generosity of local people offering them hospitality,sharing meals and even offering them a bed for the night.I wonder how many of us would do this for perfect strangers? Sometimes I wonder ,why people would even bother to spend money on an airfare when all they have to do is book into their nearest local resort.....but as someone else said ,there is nothing wrong with a bit of 5 star either.....
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RHP User
12 years ago
I recently read a book called ' The Tao of Travel' , by Paul Theroux.In it he lists the 10 essentials of travel.1/ Leave Home2/ Go alone3/ Travel light4/ Bring a map5/ Go by land6/ Walk across a national frontier.7/ Keep a journal.8/ Read a novel that has no relation to the place you are in.9/ If you must bring electronics, avoid using it.10/ Make a friend.
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madotara69
12 years ago
She had the opportunity/privilege to travel the world with hubby. I asked where her favorite place was in the world. She told me it was Harbord/ Freshwater Beach, northern shores, Syd, Australia. I had spent the best part of my life at the time sitting on a surfboard, waiting for that wave, while looking over the beach.Another time, at the time, it was the head steward for Qantas, told me, the mountain villages on the Greek isles was a place for true lust.Tara has family in NZ and we moved there for a few years, Magnificent place, good people at peace. Yes we are lucky to feel homesick for comparison.Though seeing the world through another telling their story is an exciting way to travel. And for that, I have seen places all over the world.Mado
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RHP User
12 years ago
The problem with booking local is the expense and you only get to enjoy another part of your own country where you live. . When I travel overseas , return airfare' a 4 star hotel which has all the luxury of a 5 star ( not much difference except for the star ) explore a new culture, buy heaps of clothes , eat drink and hire transport (car or motorbike ) . all for less than it cost to fly to Hamilton island who offer you a few water sports and over the top food and drink the whole time. In fact almost twice as expensive as overseas depending where you travel..These days I dont even think about local travel while they continue to put their hand in you pocket... Besides' I cant look back now and my getaways have it all... Jay
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RHP User
12 years ago
Well last time I walked across a border was when I was 25, was traveling with a girlfriend and we walked from Eilat in Israel over the border into Jordon. I mean why not, our European guide book had three pages of notes on Jordon so plenty of info. Looking back at the things that happened and the way the men were .... We were lucky to leave unscathed. I think we lasted a week before flying back to Tel Aviv. It was just too hard for two young females to travel through. :(
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RHP User
12 years ago
I'm a traveller , I'm currently in brasil where I pend a lot of time each year , I decided a couple of hours ago to jump on a light to Cuba , yes Cuba ! I don't use travel agents for anything I book my flights direct with the airlines that way I can change my flights direct its a lot easier for me , I rarely stay in a hotel ( it's my own apartment in copacabana ) even when in different countries I prefer apartments I just booked one in Cuba after Cuba I will come down to Colombia for a week or 2 and then back to brasil , I use taxis , buses never tours never pre arranged more spur of the moment for me I love different foods and cultures and the women I have platinum status with emirates which makes flights easier for me especially if I need to change , I don't travel Asia not my cup of tea hen I head back home to Sydney in a month or so I ill stop in Dubai and travel and do a bit of exploring around the UAE for a few weeks I normally explore different countries apart from brasil , I speak Spanish as well as brasilian Portuguese , Spanish is perfect for South American countries I hang out where the locals hang out sure I see the tourist sites but never like the typical tourist does I assimilate as much as possible .........when in Rome ...........
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RHP User
12 years ago
Meeka I've been to Israel a few times , I love tel aviv , I have a good friend that lives there I love the beach my first time in Israel was in November 97 it was a scary trip when I arrived in Cairo it was at the time a tourist bus was taken by terrorists and they were all executed didn't know until we landed in Cairo and army all over the place in the airport with machine guns getting in to Israel was easy getting out a few weeks later was quite dramatic questioned heavily at Ben gurion airport before boarding to depart it took 5 hours to clear security , I've been back 4 times since I love the beaches and the people
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RHP User
12 years ago
I was there late 1996 I think, although maybe it was 1997 because a tourist bus of Greek people was also shot when we were in Egypt as well. When my GF and I went to fly out of Tel Aviv, my girlfriend and I where separated, interrogated, and then our questioners swapped over so they they go see if our answers matched. How did two 25 year old girls afford to travel for a year? Where did we meet? what did we do in Australia? Why do you want to leave your country for so long? Who did you meet in Egypt, Jordon, Turkey... Why did you go there, what did the people there tell you, did you visit their homes, they wanted to see our travel diaries, our photos, etc. They couldn't understand why we would want to travel for so long... My answer of why not? Probably didn't go down so well.
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RHP User
12 years ago
Do the soldiers still walk around with those huge machine guns? Sitting on the bus or hanging out at the beach? I found that a bit bizarre. You know, you are standing in a market doing some shopping... And what's that poking in my back?!?! Oh, just a soldiers machine gun. They were so casual with them. :O I remember being at a large train station in Tel Aviv and a car on the street back fired. I swear my friends and I were the only ones left standing... Everyone around us had hit the floor. Lol. Aww now you have just reminding me how boring everyday life is. :(((((
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RHP User
12 years ago
And I am jealous! Cuba is on my list. I want to hire a V Dub and drive around, wear long flowing dresses and spoke cigars.
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RHP User
12 years ago
You were in Israel approx November 97 same time I was first there and yes that's when that's when the tourist bus was taken in Egypt , same thing at the airport for me and my friend leaving separated questioned etc , they don't care what you get off a plane with its what you try to take in a plane , guns are very casual , I'm posting pics in private galley of brasil and Cuba some raunchy and some not raunchy....smoke a cigar hahahahaha and drive an old 50s car , life can be boring and mundane but when it gets too much I jump on a plane
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