World Tourism Day

 

You know we prefer a road trip, but we've flown a time or two.

I'd have to say NYC was probably our most touristy trip.

In fact, we were spotted immediately as tourists, as soon as we stepped into Times Square.  We were offered comedy tickets, which was something I very much wanted to do, and we thought we got a good deal.  Turns out, you can talk those guys down to a dollar a ticket.  :-P

In these regards, "tourism" and "tourist" tend to get negative connotations.

We heard, in the aftermath of fires in Maui, that tourism played a big part in the drought of the island.  But now we hear businesses asking when tourists will return.  Certain stores in certain cities, especially, rely on the visitors to make ends meet.

In Reno, there are a few places that largely cater to the Burning Man attendees.  Even some of the grocery stores plan on it to boost their numbers every year.  This year was the last of the Air Races, and there have already been some concerns about that overall loss for next year.

Anyways, the day is about making plans, encouraging people to get out there.

My grandma told me, "Travel widely and broadly."

❤️

What is your number one bucket list place to travel?

For me, Ireland.  Cork Castle.