World Heritage Sites
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PureTraveller
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes We had good weather there, but also a tragedy when a women fell after trying to climb rocks at the side of the walk way. #ttot
TravelDudes
replying to @hendrikmorkel @hendrikmorkel You would love to go hiking in Wadi Rum. #TTOT
DoroLef
A1 I loved my visit to Victoria Falls, Mosi-o-Tunya “the smoke that thunders” in Zimbabwe. #TTOT
tangenghui
RT @TravelDudes: A1: Petra in Jordan was an amazing experience! #TTOT https://t.co/pWtCaNIEQQ
tangenghui
RT @TravelDudes: Q2 via @StevenOnTheMove:
What amazing sight that you've visited isn't a World Heritage Site, but should be added to the…
SonjaSwissLife
A1 That's seems like a great choice for a "high"light, @tangenghui. Anything over 3000m for me & my body refuses any further steps upward. 🙃#TTOT https://t.co/FJAGMLifU0
DoroLef
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove Absolutely, yes. Crossing fingers the whole time. #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove You're torturing us, @StevenOnTheMove #TTOT
TravelDudes
A2: My problem is that I can't remember those kind of facts.
World Heritage Sites are usually nice spots to visit, but there are so many others as well. And I don't really care that much if they are listed as World Heritage Sites or not. #TTOT https://t.co/ASzLWW5F5M
TravelDudes
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove @MammothCaveNP @KentuckyTourism @NatlParkService I haven't heard of that one, but sounds interesting. #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @DoroLef @DoroLef @UNESCO A1 That's how I felt when I was in Formentor - really magnificent with clear skies, a dream. Same for Anaga just different. The light in both places was magical. #TTOT
mrmaluleka_T
RT @hendrikmorkel: A1. I have the Kvarken Archipelago in front of the house, so am there often - #Finland's only Natural UNESCO World Herit…
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @SonjaSwissLife @SonjaSwissLife Paired it with some delicious Japanese cider this weekend. #TTOT
TravelDudes
replying to @PureTraveller @PureTraveller And that mentions the problem. Tough to add something on a list, which might not exist soon anymore. 😒 #ttot
DoroLef
A2 Most (if not all) places are beautiful. The world is a beautiful place. I love that some get protected a bit more by awarding them UNESCO status. I am sure there are millions of places which deserve to be protected. #TTOT
KaliTravel
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A1 Loved Park Rural de Anaga @UNESCO Biosphere Reserve #Tenerife manages & studies interactions between social & ecolog…
StevenOnTheMove
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes @MammothCaveNP @KentuckyTourism @NatlParkService It's the largest cave system in the world and home to some really interesting and unique ecosystems. It's only 90 minutes from Nashville or Louisville. #TTOT
PureTraveller
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes Read yesterday that the total Angkor WHS is 200km/sq, but that most people visit the same few temples. #TTOT
DoroLef
replying to @SonjaSwissLife @SonjaSwissLife @UNESCO I would love to leave now and see these places irl. #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
Q3 via @PureTraveller: Do you consider World Heritage Site status to be either a blessing or a curse? If so, why? #TTOT
TravelDudes
Q3 via @PureTraveller:
Do you consider World Heritage Site status to be either a blessing or a curse? If so, why? #TTOT
TravelDudes
replying to @DoroLef
@DoroLef @StevenOnTheMove I agree. It sounds promising, but I still prefer to accept the situation like it is and that we have to live with it for a while. And if it then turns out more positive, then awesome!
I just think that we should do better with managing the current status. #ttot
tangenghui
RT @SonjaSwissLife: Q3 via @PureTraveller: Do you consider World Heritage Site status to be either a blessing or a curse? If so, why? #TTOT
StevenOnTheMove
A3: World Heritage Site status is a blessing AND a curse. Status can bring new awareness and potential visitors, which means more revenue to protect the place. However, visitors ALWAYS have a negative impact and need to be controlled. #TTOT
BritsAbroadWISE
RT @annika_ed: Give me your top 5 places to visit in Europe. #top5 #ttot #europe #inspiration https://t.co/fvhivr7fEC
SonjaSwissLife
A2 It's not always noted locally if we don't know in advance sometimes or research it. But there's so many beautiful places in the world with or without designation #UNESCO #TTOT https://t.co/yXhexuBFma
TravelDudes
replying to @hendrikmorkel @hendrikmorkel Those blue holes are crazy. Do they know why they are there like that? Seems so weird to suddenly have those deep blue holes. #ttot
mrmaluleka_T
RT @PureTraveller: A1: Really enjoyed these visits: The Dorset & East Devon Coast (regularly), 🇬🇧, Glacier Bay part of the Kluane/Wrangell-…
mrmaluleka_T
RT @PureTraveller: Good morning to hosts @SonjaSwissLife and @TravelDudes, and all the contributors for today’s #TTOT theme of World Herita…
hendrikmorkel
A3. If it helps to protect the place from getting torn down/ destroyed/ "improved" then it is a blessing - but then again, there's places which gladly lose their World Heritage Status just to get an ugly bridge. https://t.co/nyOhdBM8Pe
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StevenOnTheMove
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes @DoroLef I understand. I have been taking any vaccine news as guarded optimism. I do hope things are successful, but I know it's a long scientific journey to a genuinely safe vaccine. #TTOT
route_wild
Q3 via @PureTraveller: Do you consider World Heritage Site status to be either a blessing or a curse? If so, why? #TTOT
JustinLaurenXO TravelDudes
replying to @PureTraveller @PureTraveller Oh no. Some tourists should be on leads. hahaha I hope she wasn't injured badly. #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes @PureTraveller Plus it would defeat the UNESCO mission to preserve and protect if those glacial areas are dealing with too much human tourist traffic. #TTOT
DoroLef
A3 As with everything. It depends. It can be a curse since UNESCO status can easily lead to over-tourism. On the other hand, it is a blessing when places are considered worthy enough of awarding them UNESCO status. #TTOT
tangenghui
A3. Personally, a world heritage status is both a blessing and a curse.
On one hand, you get the protection and conservation that some places may not get. However, the influx of tourists can be damaging.
Catch 22 situation at times.
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hendrikmorkel
replying to @TravelDudes @TravelDudes I read the explanation somewhere, sometime, but Google it as it's a long time ago ;) #TTOT
tangenghui
RT @SonjaSwissLife: @TravelDudes @PureTraveller Plus it would defeat the UNESCO mission to preserve and protect if those glacial areas are…
TravelDudes
replying to @DoroLef @DoroLef I haven't been, but would love to see it. I've been at the Iguacu Falls in Brazil/Argentina & those were stunning as well. #ttot
tangenghui
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A2 It's not always noted locally if we don't know in advance sometimes or research it. But there's so many beautiful pl…
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SonjaSwissLife
A3 Destination’s view: more visitors adds to the economy. Protection of the site is implemented to prevent damage. There can be social conflict over how it’s going to be done. Subject to neglect even destruction then unlisted with @UNESCO #TTOT Image #LaLaguna @SonjaSwissLife
tangenghui
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A3 Destination’s view: more visitors adds to the economy. Protection of the site is implemented to prevent damage. Ther…
PureTraveller
A3: It can be a “double-edged sword” (https://t.co/BfqryjdkmW), & while ‘overtourism’ is a problem (think that may be more due to cheap flights, local management, etc.), overall a ‘blessing’ (but on case by case basis + it can’t protect against conflict/climate-eco crisis). #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
A2 I completely agree. While I was thinking about this question & some gorgeous places I've been, I said no, it's better if we don't encourage too much tourism traffic to some spots. #TTOT https://t.co/1IKBz5dXV0