Everyone knows Philadelphia for the Philly cheesesteak, and while we're big fans of this staple, our loyalty lies with the sandwich known better to
locals than tourists: the roast pork, which comes with thinly sliced pork, broccoli rabe and provolone.
TripAdvisor members appreciated the authentic feel of the Alesia neighborhood, and commented that they felt more like
locals than tourists.
Downtown Cancun, where there are more
locals than tourists, has more clubs and bars, and is the place to go for salsa bars and live music venues.
The beach is more popular with
locals than tourists (not safe for swimming in most sections), but is a great spot for building sandcastles or to watch the sunset as you sip a cocktail from one of the many beachside bars.
• In the sleepy fishing villages of the Small Cyclades islands, you're more likely to break bread with
a local than a tourist
My personal favorite is Le Marais, with its great restaurants and bars, small boutiques and more
locals than tourists!
Not exact matches
More
than $ 4.5 billion was pumped into the
local economy by domestic
tourists in the year to March, Tourism Council WA says.
Venice has become a beautiful cautionary tale, a city that is more theme park
than home, as
local grocery stores and butchers are pushed out for yet more hotels and boutiques aimed at well - heeled
tourists.
Locals who live in Granada, Nicaragua, are used to
tourists — maybe now more
than ever, especially since The New York Times recently named Nicaragua # 3 on its list of «Places to Go in 2013.»
Many travellers were unaware, for example, that a
tourist can easily consume five times more fuel wood
than a
local, while toilet paper can take 30 years to decompose above 4000 metres.
Today the High Line, which opened in 2009, provides
locals, commuters and
tourists with more
than a kilometer of green space several meters above the urban bustle below.
I like getting travel ideas from
locals because you'll find more hidden gems rather
than just the
tourist traps.
I usually find recommendations from bloggers in that area or ask
locals while we are there because the authentic, hole - in - the - wall type places usually have better food
than the gimmicky
tourist traps.
Provide travellers with the confidence to take public transport, try
local cafes and experience
local events for themselves rather
than booking pre-packaged
tourist experiences
Remember we have not yet seen a case of true «Canine Flu» here is Jackson but with the travel &
tourist season coming it is better to be safe
than sorry if your dogs board or frequent
local trails or dog friendly parks.
Giniginamar — This remote beach on a pebbly bay is more of a
local favorite
than a
tourist one.
Brian Moylan offers some advice for peaceful co-existence between visitors and
locals on the busy streets of New York this summer — though some of it, like the suggestion that
tourists should stay strictly on the beaten path of big - time Manhattan attractions, seems more geared towards the comfort of city - dwellers
than the enjoyment of newcomers.
However, due to limited flights to Siargao,
tourist flow isn't as heavy as in other famous destinations and there seems to be more foreign
tourists there
than local ones.
(IF YOU BOOK MORE
THAN 9 - 10DAYS, WE NEED THE50 % IN ADVANCE) The
local tourist tax is not included in the rates and it is to be paid separately upon arrival; it amounts to 3.5 euro pppn
Secondly, budget hotels typically attract more
local tourists, and they have a completely different taste and set of expectations
than those of a foreigner.
While today Four Mile Beach is known for being a little slice of paradise and has become a playground for
tourists and
locals alike, the beach was once a place of business rather
than pleasure.
Fitzroy Island is a favourite amongst
locals and attracts less overseas and day tripping
tourists than its smaller counterpart Green Island.
Many of these establishments are targeting the
local audience, and standards are quite different
than those of Western
tourists.
With more
than 1.2 million annual visitors every year, the Crissy Field Promenade has become a must - visit San Francisco icon for
tourists and a favorite recreational destination for
locals.
Beloved by
locals and
tourists alike, this historic indoor market features more
than 80 vendors offering an astonishing variety of food, with some vendors operating in much the same way that they did when the market opened in 1892.
I got to know some of the
local pubs rather
than the
tourist laden places, and relax in a wine cave.
Less
tourist - focused
than Cua Dai Beach, An Bang is usually the beach that is frequented by
local expats in Hoi An.
That said, most of the reviews are left by
locals, which have very different standards
than those of foriegn
tourists.
It totally suits our style of travelling by being among the
local people rather
than staying with
tourists.
Its usually quieter
than the more popular East Beach near downtown Santa Barbara, only
locals and a few Montecito
tourists tend to come.
Tourists will always be charged more
than locals, that is the way it goes, and you are not getting ripped - off.
If you're looking for a weekend getaway in L.A. that has a bit more
local flavor
than the
tourist traps of Hollywood Boulevard and the Santa Monica Pier, we have you covered.
TIP: Ask
locals to point you toward charity shops; vintage stores are found in hip neighbourhoods rather
than tourist areas.
Kayaking and windsurfing are popular amongst the
locals, and
tourists are more
than welcome to take part.
You will occasionally see people with umbrellas, but this is more popular among the
tourists than the
locals.
You'll be surfing with more
locals and fishermen
than tourists.
Exhausted, but elated, he was cheered by a crowd of more
than 50
locals and
tourists.
Other
than the obvious satisfaction of doing a good deed and having a positive impact on the place you are visiting, voluntourism offers other perks — a chance to see areas that are not usually open to visitors, experience «the real thing» outside of the usual
tourist activities, work side - by - side with
local residents (and gain their heartfelt appreciation), and create a unique vacation memory unlike any other.
Notoriously known as Tama Gringo, you'll find more
tourists than locals, making prices on food, drink, and stay more expensive
than ever.
I greatly enjoyed the experiences of exchanging a few hours of work for room and board while getting to know
locals, stay in their homes and really feel like part of the countries I traveled through, rather
than a
tourist.
Day 1: We start from Arequipa at 08:00 in our private transport, we pick you up at your hotel after 2 hours driving we visit the Vicuñas National Reservation of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, we stop some minutes at Patahuasi to appreciate the handicrafts of alpaca and to drink a «mate de coca» to avoid altitude sickness, because, the highest point on this road is 4,900 meters (more
than 14,000 feet) at that altitude we can appreciate the view of all the volcanoes in line like Ubinas (smoking volcano) El Misti volcano, Chachani, Ampato (were they found Juanita mummy) Sabancaya (active volcano), Hualca Hualca and Mismi (at this mountain is located the source of the Amazon river) and also the magic «Apachetas» piles of stones or rocks set by
locals and also by
tourists like an offering to the «Apus» (spirits living inside the mountains and volcanoes).
300 days of sunshine a year, friendly
locals, beautiful streets and fewer
tourists than other south coast locations make Marseille a great city break destination.
Everything here is less crowded
than the better - known
tourist areas, and staying at Ao Nang Beach means you can dive some
local dive sites, plus the neighbouring sites of Phi Phi and Phuket Shark Point.
But more
than the world - renowned white sand beach, Western Visayas is also home to other awe - inspiring
tourist destinations and attractions — from enchanting islands and unspoiled beaches to historical sites, colorful festivals and delicious
local foods — that are well worth the visit.
Local residents began renting out rooms and then building bungalows, realizing that more money could be made from
tourists than fishing.
Hurghada - A «happening» Red Sea
tourist town on the Egyptian mainland, Hurghada offers daytrip diving to more
than 40 sites, including a
local marine park.
You can find more
than 20 different beaches across the city that attract
locals and
tourists alike.
Finally, even though I was obviously a «visible minority» (99 % of the
locals and
tourists are Asians), nobody stared even when I was on my own, and I didn't feel treated any differently
than when I was travelling with my friend.
They tend to stay longer, and thus spend more
than the average
tourist, explore new destinations and interact more closely with the communities they visit, making a direct contribution to
local economies,» Mr. Rifai told conference delegates.
Phuket Town's nightlife is quite unique on the island because it is mostly geared more for
locals than it is
tourists.