Look for more than the Tourist Traps

When you travel, whether visiting a different town, state or country always try to include some time for the “local flavor”.

Ask where the locals eat and try that instead of the big touristy restaurant.

Don’t just walk the boardwalk, but if it is safe (always ask the locals or local authorities) walk some of the off the beaten path streets.

Read the local newspaper-This can be a lot of fun in small towns!

Don’t hit the malls, but visit the small downtown or corner merchants for a real feel of the area.

There is so much to learn about the areas we visit, not just the glossed over sights made for tourist but the “real people”.

You can learn much more sometimes by talking to the old men outside the local barbershop than a group tour of the tourist district.

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