Tourist traps in Europe. What to Avoid.

Good morning New York folks and welcome back! Here’s what’s in today’s episode:

🌎 International: What to avoid in Europe. Nicaragua travel boom explained.
📢 Sponsor: Narrowsburg Cottage.
🇺🇸 Domestic: 11 southern getaways. St. Patricks Day.
🚘 Parking lot: Truman Show vacation.

Europeans Are Sharing 27 Tourist Traps

A reddit thread shares the tourist traps to avoid in Europe. Take notes.

Read more at BuzzFeed

The cheap Latin American country to add to the list

Latin America is currently experiencing a surge in popularity, with an increasing number of Americans overcoming past apprehensions and embarking on journeys to the Global South. Previously, many knew little about this region except for notions of underdevelopment and danger.

Read more at Traveloffpath

St. Patrick’s Day in Georgia

New York, Boston, and Chicago often steal the spotlight with their extravagant St. Patrick’s Day parades. However, a quaint city on the Georgia coast, roughly four hours from Atlanta, has been making a remarkable mark on St. Patrick’s Day festivities for the past two centuries.

Savannah, Georgia, boasts what some consider to be the second largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States, surpassed only by New York. The event attracts over 350,000 participants, revelers, and visitors, surpassing double the population of the entire city.

Read the list at Thrillist

11 Perfect Southern Getaways

From relaxing beaches to vibrant cities, from history tours to wine tastings the South has it all. This list also features all the cities New Yorkers are flocking to as they escape New York.

See the list at Southern Living

The Parking Lot

A Day in the Public Baths of Ancient Rome. The Coolest street in the world. Where to see cherry blossoms. Is the Dubai Mall tacky? Slovenia the best place for a solo trip. Vacation here for a ‘Truman Show’ feel.

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