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Three Best Places to Visit And Not Feel Like A Tourist

My personal experiences in these amazing countries

Evelyn Castillo
Jul 26, 2016
SUNY Fredonia
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I absolutely love traveling.

Meeting new people from different cultures and learning about the different lifestyles people live around the world has always fascinated me. I feel when you travel you shouldn't just go somewhere all tourists go. Instead of visiting tourist attractions go into a small town in a different country to see how other people live and at the same time be able to experience their culture.Therefore I made a list of places I feel like all people should visit and experience.

1. Santiago, Dominican Republic

This is the city my parents are from. It is not too loud like the capital. The streets are flooded with people and small businesses. You really get the grasp of the Dominican lifestyle. Puerto Plata is only an hour away, and personally I feel like Puerto Plata has way better beaches than Punta Cana.

2. Nicoya, Costa Rica

Back in 2013 I went on a school trip to Costa Rica. The experience was amazing. I stayed with a host family which I loved because it really gave me an insight into the culture. The one thing I remember most about the trip is my host mother feeding me rice and beans for breakfast, which was strange for me since I am Dominican and we consider that more as a lunch or dinner food.

3. Richards Bay, South Africa

One of my good friends grew up in Richards Bay. It is a very nice town where the nightlife is great and during the day you can walk around and really enjoy the community. The bay is nice, clean and really relaxing. It is also great for fishing (so I have heard).

So far, these are the places that I haven't felt like a tourist. I was able to experience the culture for myself and most importantly learn.

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