#Overtourism

Wed 2018-03-07 12:00pm 60m

GenXTravel

RTWBarefoot

replying to @dipyourtoesin @dipyourtoesin It was gorgeous! 4Ts brewery from somewhere in Northern England #genxtravel

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dipyourtoesin

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replying to @DCWriterMom @DCWriterMom @GoToWV @FunInFairfax @CharlesMcCool @senecarockswv @VisitPocahontas @WestNewYorker @21plusTravel… https://t.co/UpnJ3VtDnp

0:51:12

masalaboxtravel

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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler A10 I have got to know better about it. That the world is fragile and we are exploiting it. have bec… https://t.co/qxEFfzZKgp

0:51:18

VoyagerVicki

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replying to @FrankDiCesare @FrankDiCesare Yes "season" in quotes. This is my first "winter" in Ocala, which apparently encompasses spring, sum… https://t.co/FEdrkwZMEp

0:51:53

GenXTraveler

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Q11: Do you think at some point there will be a backlash from travelers against destinations that ignore #overtourism? #GenXTravel

0:52:00

VoyagerVicki

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Q11: Do you think at some point there will be a backlash from travelers against destinations that ignore #overtourism? #GenXTravel

0:52:02

ChinaMatt

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot Looks like a good spot for a pint. Save me a seat. #GenXTravel

0:52:07

GenXTraveler

replying to @RetireGenX @RetireGenX Sadly, I agree with you. #GenXTravel

0:52:17

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki I have realised tho that some places are touristy for a reason. And that even there, tourists tend to… https://t.co/1Qhvco5W0R

0:52:35

CharlesMcCool

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replying to @DCWriterMom @DCWriterMom @dipyourtoesin @GoToWV @FunInFairfax @senecarockswv @VisitPocahontas @WestNewYorker @21plusTravel… https://t.co/t9vODgXIpu

0:52:43

DCWriterMom

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Do you ever watch @CNN @wonderlister? I'm always inspired by @BillWeirCNN programs about wild destinations that nee… https://t.co/tzfDdkaAmB

0:52:43

RTWBarefoot

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RT @ChinaMatt: @RTWBarefoot Looks like a good spot for a pint. Save me a seat. #GenXTravel

0:52:49

VoyagerVicki

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A11: Sustainability and responsible travel is already more important than in the past. As tourists encounter the ne… https://t.co/taE6PgEd7z

0:53:01

VoyagerVicki

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replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt @RTWBarefoot I'll have a glass of wine. Is that allowed in a British pub? #GenXTravel

0:53:04

dipyourtoesin

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replying to @masalaboxtravel @masalaboxtravel @GenXTraveler Good point Chittra. We could all be more mindful of the places we visit and our impa… https://t.co/Mo7A9R84uw

0:53:17

Travelnpack

replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @RTWBarefoot Or more #GenXTravel 😉🍻

0:53:36

ChinaMatt

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A11 Doubtful. People travel to those places for a reason. Unless the attraction is destroyed, the people will continue to go. #GenXTravel

0:53:47

glpfilms

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Definitely, travelers seek out authentic and unique experiences, the wild places like Raja Ampat, Indonesia for exa… https://t.co/zeBojWjl7n

0:53:47

VoyagerVicki

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replying to @DCWriterMom @DCWriterMom @CNN @wonderlister @BillWeirCNN I'll have to check that out. Thanks. #GenXTravel

0:54:14

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @Travelnpack @Travelnpack And as I said at the very start, some cities cope really well with it. I wouldn't consider Las Vegas t… https://t.co/wltEQKin9y

0:54:18

ChinaMatt

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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @RTWBarefoot If the Brits give you a hard time, remind them that the best beer is now made in the US… https://t.co/gB2SWwBgdU

0:54:54

GenXTraveler

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A11. Yes. I think as people become more aware of it's affects and even more aware of places that suffer from… https://t.co/rKKJnTWiKp

0:55:07

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @FrankDiCesare As a Brit, anywhere where it's mid-teens C in midwinter doesn't *have* winter -> Calif… https://t.co/wfbWcTWcNp

0:55:46

GenXTraveler

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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @RTWBarefoot It's a little early here for us to be hitting it. #GenXTravel

0:56:08

VoyagerVicki

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @Travelnpack And Disney exists for tourists. Not really comparable to other destinations. #GenXTravel

0:56:18

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler ... there *is*, isn't there? Or do I just hang around a lot of woke millenials? #genxtravel

0:56:30

Travelnpack

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki A10- Had a discussion other day why I travel to major cities. Due to various health issu… https://t.co/t5a7qXOWIk

0:56:47

masalaboxtravel

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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki A11 No. too much population and lot of information out in the world and lot of people with lot of mo… https://t.co/6gevh7TSU3

0:57:18

VoyagerVicki

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Thanks everyone for another great #GenXTravel chat. Join us again April 4th when we discuss Event Travel.

0:58:01

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt @VoyagerVicki US beer is, in my experience, bloody good stuff. I maintain Belgian beer is better, but on… https://t.co/9eV4ycwjYD

0:58:16

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @ChinaMatt Haha, yes. My local micropub had over 200 gins too. #genxtravel and no lager.

0:58:41

RTWBarefoot

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RT @VoyagerVicki: @ChinaMatt @RTWBarefoot I'll have a glass of wine. Is that allowed in a British pub? #GenXTravel

0:58:45

FrankDiCesare

A11) It's quite possible, but I'm not entirely sure what can be done to alleviate #overtourism? Some places are jus… https://t.co/e8b9bnVsPR

0:59:01

VoyagerVicki

I've got several bookmarked websites to check out now from this chat. Thank you all for your info and resources. #GenXTravel

0:59:05

GenXTraveler

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot MIllenials or otherwise, I think if you are hanging with true travelers, there probably is but what ab… https://t.co/d9jWRhvulJ

0:59:19

ChinaMatt

replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki US beer is more innovative anyway. Beer preference is all personal. I've just had too ma… https://t.co/SOa1hJy4lN

0:59:37

RTWBarefoot

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replying to @GenXTraveler @GenXTraveler @VoyagerVicki Yeh I never understood why so many Twitter travel chats were do conveniently timed for… https://t.co/IQNdJ0vK0L

0:59:55

RTWBarefoot

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RT @VoyagerVicki: @RTWBarefoot @Travelnpack And Disney exists for tourists. Not really comparable to other destinations. #GenXTravel

1:00:07

GenXTraveler

#GenXTravel ChatGallery: O popping Eye-candies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelTips #TravelChat… https://t.co/RQqa1jY9Mi

1:00:09

GenXTraveler

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#GenXTravel ChatSelfie: See those smilies! [recaps by @Travoscape] #wanderlust #TravelTip https://t.co/TNCyfAigZB

1:00:12

RTWBarefoot

replying to @VoyagerVicki @VoyagerVicki @Travelnpack But it does it well! And it's very popular, but it copes. #genxtravel

1:00:30

ChinaMatt

replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki I'm not much of a gin fan, except in a negroni. Only a few brands I've found that I like. #genxtravel

1:00:51

FrankDiCesare

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replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @VoyagerVicki As a native New Englander, I can honestly say, #Flordia has NO winter. And thank God for that! #GenXTravel

1:01:02

RTWBarefoot

replying to @Travelnpack @Travelnpack @VoyagerVicki Makes perfect sense. #genxtravel

1:01:08

VoyagerVicki

replying to @RTWBarefoot @RTWBarefoot @GenXTraveler It's timed for U.S. lunch hour and European after work hours. But, unfortunately doesn't… https://t.co/yeP3cOhupk

1:01:16

GenXTraveler

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We've arrived at the hour again. Thanks for joining us this month. Dont forget to mark you calendars for next month's chat. #GenXTravel

1:01:20

RTWBarefoot

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RT @VoyagerVicki: Thanks everyone for another great #GenXTravel chat. Join us again April 4th when we discuss Event Travel.

1:01:21

VoyagerVicki

replying to @FrankDiCesare @FrankDiCesare @RTWBarefoot I really miss winter and snow. I may have to think about spending part of future winter… https://t.co/3aF6MtiU9a

1:02:37

VoyagerVicki

#GenXTravel RECAP ends: Catch what you missed. [recaps by @Travoscape] #TravelChat #lp https://t.co/82RC2OLB1r

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