Entitled Tourists (1 Viewer)

[saintmdterps]

I went to the Pallazo Te in Mantua
It’s this beautiful pallazo with frescos on all walls and ceilings (built 1500s)
I remember seeing a bunch of stuff carved into benches and walls - distinctly I remembered seeing a Name + Name from like 1787 - maybe it was someone more contemporary being all pranky, but it really felt like city by a place kids have carved into for centuries

There’s a part in the movie The King’s Speech where the speech therapist gets yelled at by King George for sitting on the throne of King Edward. He replies “it’s a wooden chair! People have carved their initials in it”

Great movie btw.

 

[saintmdterps]

Authorities in Nevada asked the public for help finding two men seen on video damaging ancient rock formations at Lake Mead.

The video shows the two men shoving sandstone chunks over the edge of an outcropping as someone else screams. Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials say the incident took place near the Redstone Dune Trail on the north side of the lake. Park officials said the damage is irreparable.


John Haynes, a public information officer for the recreation area, told KVVU-TV of Las Vegas about the potentially heavy consequences to come for the two men.

"Destruction like this at federally protected sites can result in felony charges that come along with potential fines and jail time," Haynes said. "It’s one of my favorite places in the park, and they’re up there just destroying it. I don’t understand that."…….

Visitors caught on video destroying ancient rock formations in Nevada

The men may face potential fines as well as jail time, authorities said.

www.nbcnews.com

I feel for the little girl who’s father is such a complete moron. I hope they are caught and jailed.

 

[CapitalCitySaint]

I can’t imagine this level of social cluelessness

Sometimes an azzzz whopping is justified.

Why is it always white people?

 

[Optimus Prime]

I can’t imagine this level of social cluelessness

Not quite the same as this but similar

Poverty Tourism

I had no idea this was a thingSome languageSeems awful that some go around gawking at people they thank their lucky stars they aren’tThey used the term human safari - that fits

saintsreport.com

……..Rich cultural heritage brings visitors to Manila, but some feel compelled to leave the safety of the historic center sites to get a glimpse of the city’s inequality. Tour operators in the Philippines—as well as places like Brazil and India—have responded by offering “slum tours” that take outsiders through their most impoverished, marginalized districts.

Slum tourism sparks considerable debate around an uncomfortable moral dilemma. No matter what you call it—slum tours, reality tours, adventure tourism, poverty tourism—many consider the practice little more than slack-jawed privileged people gawking at those less fortunate. Others argue they raise awareness and provide numerous examples of giving back to the local communities. Should tourists simply keep their eyes shut?…….

Inside the Controversial World of Slum Tourism

People have toured the world’s most marginalized, impoverished districts for over a century.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

[Optimus Prime]

a protest not entitled jerks on vacation

But still Stonehenge?

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-climate-protesters-arrested-after-painting-stonehenge-monument-orange/

 

[Sailorsaint]

a protest not entitled jerks on vacation

But still Stonehenge?

https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-climate-protesters-arrested-after-painting-stonehenge-monument-orange/

At least they used a vegetable based “paint” that will wash off in the rain. Not permanent paint.

 

[Optimus Prime]

Officials at California’s Yosemite National Parkare calling out an “all too familiar” sight — used toilet paper left behind by visitors.

National Park Service officials posted photos on Instagram on Monday that showed a pile of used toilet paper along with a full roll in a wilderness area near Rancheria Falls.

“Picture this: Yosemite’s majestic wilderness, stunning vistas, and... surprise! Used toilet paper waving hello near Rancheria Falls— a full roll too,” park officials wrote alongside the photos. “Unfortunately, this is a sight that’s become all too familiar in Yosemite, even in wilderness areas.”

Rangers are reminding visitors who bring toilet paper into the park to pack it back out with them when they leave.

“You can bring a sealable plastic baggie to stash it in, and even cover the bag in tape so you don’t have to look at it. Because really, nobody wants to stumble upon a surprise package left behind by an anonymous outdoor enthusiast,” park officials said.

Rangers also warned visitors not to bury their toilet paper, because “it’s easily exposed by weather and erosion, and animals can dig it up and disperse it long before it decomposes,” which officials said could take between one and three years.……

Park rangers demand visitors stop leaving used toilet paper behind in Yosemite

National Park Service officials posted photos showing a pile of used toilet paper along with a full roll near Rancheria Falls

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Madmarsha]

They're just trying to be nice to the bears.


Cos, you know, the bears ish in the wood and they didn't have any TP.

 

[superchuck500]

This is why we can't have nice things

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Cos, you know, the bears ish in the wood and they didn't have any TP.

That’s what the rabbits are for

 

[superchuck500]

 

[Sailorsaint]

The results of living in a tourist destination. People living on the Gulf Coast can attest to this. But, what happens to the local economy when tourism dries up?

 

[CajunInVA]

The results of living in a tourist destination. People living on the Gulf Coast can attest to this. But, what happens to the local economy when tourism dries up?

Currently on a train from Barcelona to Madrid. We spent four days in Barcelona and did not get the Super Soaker treatment. There are so many tourists there, I understand their frustration. A lot of the tourists are tied to the cruise industry. What sucks about that is that I think “cruisers” want all the amenities of home and aren’t necessarily interested in experiencing the local culture. We saw Burger Kings, Taco Bell, Five Guys, McDonalds, KFC, and a Popeyes. And they weren’t in non-tourist areas. There little signs everywhere that the local culture is bending knee to the almighty $/€. I don’t understand why people want to visit a place that they want to be like where the came from.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Immigrants should pretend to be tourists- problem solved