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Is 'Tiny Tourism' the antidote to mass tourism? I went to Dublin to try it out
A new travel philosophy preaches skipping tourist sights and doing everyday things instead. But will it really be a trip to Dublin if I don't visit Temple Bar?
TL;DR
- Tiny Tourism encourages avoiding popular tourist sights and 'bucket lists' in favor of small, hyper-local experiences.
- The philosophy suggests that if an activity feels like something a tourist would do, it should be avoided.
- Experiences like supermarket shopping, visiting pharmacies, and thrift store browsing are promoted.
- The author tested Tiny Tourism in Dublin, finding some novelty in local snacks but ultimately felt that major attractions were missed.
- The experiment suggests that while Tiny Tourism can prompt new ways of experiencing a place, it may not be sufficient on its own.
- A blended approach, 'Medium Tourism,' combining major sights with local exploration, is proposed as a more complete travel strategy.