Comments on: Travel: Ugly Tourists make me Uncomfortable

By: Bonnie Rose

Bonnie Rose — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:48:55 +0000

So very true!

By: Sara Louise

Sara Louise — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:04:00 +0000

When I spot/ hear ugly tourists, I try to distance myself from them immediately and keep my mouth firmly shut because I don’t want anyone to hear my American accent and assume that I’m with them. It’s humiliating.

By: Breeanna Kidwell

Breeanna Kidwell — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:43:48 +0000

I visited my husband who is stationed in Italy and it IS so amazing to see people that have been there for 2+ years and have not left the base town… How could you live in Italy and not travel!? I do not understand!
When we visited Paris I tried my hardest to speak French (the little I know) but they loved my effort, at least I was trying!

By: Betty Taylor

Betty Taylor — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:53:03 +0000

I was in Europe twice last year and I know exactly what you are talking about. I had been told that the French were rude. Well, it didn’t take long to see who was rude. A lot of the Americans were rude. I found that if I tried to speak French to the locals they were extremely accepting. My French is horrible, but they were appreciative of me at least trying. Usually they would then switch to English, which most of them spoke quite well. In the countries I visited, I enjoyed the people so much!

By: Selena Jones

Selena Jones — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:20:28 +0000

We were recently in Morocco visiting a beautiful Mosque. It's one of the few that allow non-Muslim visitors. It was amazing and so interesting. As we were gathering outside afterwards, some of the elderly British men in our group were discussing various religions in a negative way. I was starting to feel pretty uncomfortable. When they broke out into Church of England hymns on the grounds of this Mosque in a Muslim country I walked away. It was incredibly offensive.

I think most tourists follow along with all of your tips. It's just a few that make a negative impression. And these tips should be followed even when traveling in your own country. Ugly tourists aren't always from a different country. Thanks for sharing.
xo
Selena

By: Teresa R. Nystrom

Teresa R. Nystrom — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:08:41 +0000

I agree!

By: Bonnie Rose

Bonnie Rose — Sat, 04 May 2013 12:55:16 +0000

I feel your pain. I still bring up in conversation about the other military families that would never leave the ‘little america compound’, but as you stated they can be quite verbal about their personal views. Better they stay on base than spread that out on the economy. So glad to find out more about families that love their time overseas and cherish every day abroad. Its such a great experience! x