Comments on: Are you doing authentic travel?

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:23:34 +0000

In reply to Rhonda Albom. Being happy in the end is quite important.

By: Rhonda Albom

Rhonda Albom — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:16:38 +0000

Well said, and funny too – in the right spots. I have travelled with my parents and sister and our families – and we all have completely different experiences. Not better or worse, just different and we all are happy in the end.

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How Many Days Do You Need At A Theme Park? - Travels4Yum — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 11:09:50 +0000

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By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:19:43 +0000

In reply to Nita. Yeah that "doing" comment is almost like nails on a chalkboard. That ticking off the list thing is part of why I don't like bucket lists either. I've seen too many people breeze through a place just so they could mark it off their list. I'd rather have a lower count of places visited and spend more quality time in a place, personally.

By: Nita

Nita — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 07:57:13 +0000

Well said! There are too many snobs out there who think only their way is the right way to travel. I absolutely agree with you that everyone has their own styles, and none is wrong as long as you’re not offending someone or breaking any rules. A few other terms that annoy me include ‘doing a place’ (c’mon – travel isn’t laundry, you don’t do it! Haha), ticking off the list (sounds a bit technical like that’s the only reason you’re traveling) and somehow the overused ‘off the beaten path’. 😀

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:26:57 +0000

In reply to Monique. You got it! I definitely agree.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 19:26:40 +0000

In reply to Katie. Exactly! It's such an individual thing. The only wrong way is if you're doing someone else's version instead of your own.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:24:53 +0000

The judgementalness of people seems to be worse lately when it comes to the old tourist vs traveller debate. Everyone is different and wants different things out of their travel. I just do what interests me whether that is to visit somewhere touristy or to go backcountry camping with no other people – both are fun

By: Monique

Monique — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 22:26:35 +0000

To me every one of my travels is authentic – to me! They are authentic in the way I visit/experience the places, and regardless if it is staying in a resort just de-compressing or sightseeing for 14 hours in a day, that’s what makes it authentic!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:13:19 +0000

In reply to Patti. Yep! You get it, which I already knew. ;)