How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want travelers to know
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"Buy locally made items. Don’t just purchase cheap souvenirs. Remember that the people who live here need their bakeries and grocery stores. Pick up something from there." - Lony Scharenborg, Merchants' Association Manager, Amsterdam.
"A city is not only monuments and marbles; it is people. Show respect and coexist. Think of yourself as a temporary but integral citizen." - Giovanni Andrea Martini, City Council member, Venice.
"During big events, consider an alternative locale. Lesser-known parts of the country are filled with hidden gems. Get off the beaten track whenever possible." - Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland CEO.
"Choose sustainable options if you can: come by train, use an electric vehicle, take public transport, or bike. Stay longer in the same place – less movement is always better." - Charel van Dam, Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions.
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