The Differences Between the Traveler and the Tourist

feb 6

Traveling around the world is one of the most fascinating experiences a human can encounter. Learning along with experiencing unique perceptions relative to a culture you aren’t particularly familiar with is a wonderful understanding to have. Many people misinterpret the word traveler with tourist, but they are not necessarily connected to each other. A traveler is someone who wants to do more than just the typical tour and is not interested in a classic “vacation”. On the other hand, tourists are more reserved towards their approach in visiting a particular place. We think being a traveler is far better than just being a regular tourist.

 
As a traveler, you will feel like you’re a part of that culture. As a tourist you are often an outsider looking in. During your surf trip in Costa Rica with us, you may want to experience some of the local cultural activities, talk with locals and try to speak the language a bit. Even just knowing a few basic phrases in Spanish will go a long way to creating connections and becoming a traveler. Travelers are highly immersed with the customs of the country they are traveling to, more so than tourists because usually tourists don’t have much interaction with the locals.

 
Costa Rica is a country with rich tradition and unmitigated pride. It is one of the only countries in the world that has no army. When you travel in Costa Rica with Real Surf Trips, you will create memorable and priceless experiences, both in the water and on land. These are feelings most tourists cannot conceive. Visiting a famous tourist destination can be a fun experience, but when you amalgamate yourself with a country and become one of them, it is truly an invaluable adventure…and this is what separates a traveler from a tourist.

Surf Playa Negra, Costa Rica with Real Surf Trips and see why it’s called the ‘Rich Coast’. Real Surf Trips offers first class accommodation, experienced teachers, and superior service in one of the best surfing spots in Costa Rica!

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