I agree. It's important to take on the cultural sights that you will encounter.IanYanny wrote:I am definitely a mix. You can't visit a country without trying their cuisine, seeing the historical sights and learning the culture.
What kind of tourist are you/would you be?
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Re: What kind of tourist are you/would you be?
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It's on the top of mine too!GPM wrote:Mix, but food is on the top of my list.
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Very sensible, water should be up there as wellGPM wrote:Mix, but food is on the top of my list.
Jokes aside, I agree- I always want to try the local cuisine when I go somewhere new too. I find wandering about by myself & speaking to locals more crucial to actually getting a feel for the place though.
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