The beginner traveller – it’s where we all started and sadly there’s a large number of us that just can’t graduate from that level.
There’s a growing trend amongst tourists who want to fit in with the locals, because let’s face it, walking around with the bumbag around your waist and a camera hanging from your neck is just plain embarrassing.
Over the years the telling signs of the beginner traveller have changed – back in the day you’d be spotted with the oversized maps and now its photos that shouldn’t be taken on devices that should be left behind at the hotel room.
Chances are you know someone that falls under the beginner travellers category (or maybe it’s still you :/). Don’t be like them. Don’t be a ‘travel noob’. Here are the top three signs that you’re tourist level is stuck on beginner:
1. The plane wing photo
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We get it. You are on a plane, starting a nice little vacation while the rest of us are stuck at work. Chances are the Instagram likes you got for it are just out of courtesy.
2. The weather photo
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Again with the bragging! Do you really need to rub it in your friend’s faces that you are in a place that has nicer weather? It’s basically like pointing and laughing at someone… what kind of friend does that!
3. The art museum photo
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There’s a reason why museums restrict camera access. Do you think Vincent van Gogh would want to take a selfie with you in front of one of his masterpieces? No.
4. The tablet photo
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This is just all sorts of wrong. Yes tablets are good but you’ll definitely look like a travel noob if you use it as your camera. No extra points for the matching shirt either.
This post was inspired by huffingtonpost.com. Click here for more signs you’re a basic tourist.
