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World Famous U.S. Tourist Attractions Locals Can’t Stand

Such popularity is both a blessing and plight to the local inhabitants: tourists both make their contribution to the local budget and overwhelm the landscape by their sheer quantity.

Odd Encounters in the World That Seem Ordinary to Locals

This article is dedicated to 15 unusual traditions around the world foreigners find odd, but the locals consider to be completely ordinary. 1. In some countries, such as Costa Rica and parts of Japan, most streets don't have names.

Make a Difference to Your Local Wildlife with These Tips!

In fact, if you have a garden you can make a huge difference to the local wildlife. Here are some easy tips that will help you help the wildlife in your backyard. 1. Keep Fresh Water out for Birds and Other Wildlife All animals need fresh water.

Get Rich Quick, Courtesy of Your Local Thrift Shop!

Unless your local thrift shops employ a professional appraiser, and most of them don't, you're likely to come across tons of incredible bargains every time you enter one.

Indian Art Teacher's 3D Street Art Brightens Local Streets

All images: Kundan Chowdhury Local Art Teacher's 3D Creations Bring Joy to Streets artist, illusion, drawings, art show, chalk drawings, hyperrealistic, 3d street art, 3d art A local Indian art teacher's vivid chalk drawings have breathed life into dull neighborhood streets.

Welcome to the Coldest Town in the Whole World...

The only road to Oymyakon, known as "The Road of Bones" A cloud of cold, blowing into a local building The local market in Yakutsk [related_articles] A coal-burning plant provides the locals with heating You can't even leave your shoes outside The only shop in the village is a general store A cattle

The Only Police with a Lamborghini...

In the wealthy city of Abu Dhabi, the local police cars were recently upgraded to the Lamborghini Aventador. In addition, the women on the force all received these flashy Ferrari 4’s. Other local police cars are Aston Martin One-77, AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS, Bentley Continental, Chevrolet Camaro SS.

Set Your Eyes on Burano, an Island Bursting with Color

The local women have been making lace since the 1400s and their beautiful handwork is coveted and sold around the world. If you visit the island, make sure to visit the lace making museum.

You Should Know of the Tourist Faux Pas in These 11 Places

After all, the last thing you want is to be misunderstood or accidentally offend the locals with your behavior. Here are 11 tourist faux pas you should avoid if you end up visiting one of these countries and cities according to locals . 1. 

These Finnish Animals Think They're Professional Models!

When viewing his stunning shots of local forest animals, you will instantly feel an intimate connection with his subjects.

I've Never Seen a Town As Blue As This African One!

After I took up one local's offer, I finally understood just why this tiny place has garnered so much interest. For one thing, it is the bluest place I have ever encountered.

Zalipie: The Beautifully Painted Village of Flowers

Slowly, these paintings became an important part of the local culture and the village began to initiate contests between the painters to see who has done the best job.

Grow Your Own Food in This Sustainable Vertical Garden

[related_articles] The idea to release this plan for a sustainable garden for free came to fruition as a result of IKEA’s desire to empower local food growing.

15 Popular Dishes You Should Definitely Try

These 15 popular dishes come from around the world, each common in its own local area, but many that I bet you have not tried.

These Apps Are All You Need on Your Next Vacation

Here are the 6 essential apps for any traveler: When traveling to a different country, one may find that the locals don’t speak your language, and signs aren’t always in English. In comes the new Google Translate app, with its incredible live translation of signs and speech.

Even Later in Life, Making Friends Doesn't Have to Be Hard

One of the easiest ways to do so is by joining local Facebook groups. This will give you the opportunity to not only get to know people in your immediate area, but it will give you a good idea of what kind of fun stuff is happening nearby. 4.