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One Way to Support Paris

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jonathan Tourtellot
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Do you want to help bereaved Paris? If you were planning a trip to Paris, don’t cancel it. If you were thinking of a trip to Paris, do it. Terrorists hope to damage national economies by scaring away tourists—Egypt knows … Continue reading →

Authenticity versus Expectations: The Bushmen of Namibia

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Tamara Olton
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Travelers today crave authenticity. It’s the hallmark of a sustainable destination. But when it comes to indigenous tourism, just what is truly authentic? Tamara Olton investigates. Continue reading →

New Tsunami Hits Phuket: Mass Tourism

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Arild Molstad
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Facing congestion in Phuket, whether at the airport, on the roads or on beaches has long been a familiar phenomenon. What is different is that the congestion is mostly caused by the onslaught of mass tourism from Russia and China. Continue reading →

D-Day Tourism in Normandy: It Works

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Tamara Olton
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Every year tourists flock to these beaches by the millions, but not for sun and sand. When it comes to impact on the destination, that makes a big difference. Continue reading →

Olive Oil Bread, Mint Lemonade, and Camaraderie

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Olivia Locascio
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Food and fellowship sum up a student’s-eye view of a geotourism experience in Archanes, Crete—proof that authenticity survives not far from the generic resorts of the island’s north coast. Continue reading →

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