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Everything we love and hate about tourists

We love 'em, but we can't stand 'em.

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Everything we love and hate about tourists

When you live in a well-known city, or a tourist infested beach town, it's EASY to recognize a local vs. a tourist. They're buying packs of water bottles at the grocery store and might be looking at a map of the city while standing in the middle of the sidewalk. They probably are wearing backpacks and are loaded up on gear for a full day on the beach or in the town.

The truth is: we've all been that person, but we've also all shaken our heads at that person.

What can ya do? If you're a local somewhere you automatically feel superior to all the tourists. You know the in's and out's of the town and everything it has to offer.

They steal your parking spaces and cause the traffic jams. They're all also probably terrible drivers. And working a job that attracts tourists, another nightmare. Constantly asking "where are you from?" and saying "have a great rest of your vacation" gets seriously old.

However, despite the fanny packs and the traffic jams, it goes to show that you live in an AWESOME place!

People travel hundreds or thousands of miles to visit the spot where YOU live every day! You get to live your life in a vacation spot. And despite the tourist traps and the hassle, living in a tourist destination guarantees that you'll meet new cool people everywhere you go! You can meet people from all around the world, and people look to you to see where the hot spots of the town are. And they teach you to appreciate your city! Sometimes it's fun to be a tourist!

I live on a tourist-filled beach island in the summer and go to school in the #1 ranked tourist spot in the U.S. It's pretty cool being surrounded by so much diversity.

THANKS, TOURISTS for making my home that much better!

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