I'm an American who's lived in Italy for 10 years. Most tourists ruin their summer trips by making these 8 mistakes.

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Molly poses for a photo inside The Colosseum in Rome.
As a local, I know there are some things you should never do when visiting Italy in the summer.

Molly Fitzpatrick

I worked as a tour guide in Paris. Here are the 5 biggest mistakes I saw tourists make.

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As a tour guide in Paris, I saw many tourists make the same mistakes.

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I was born and raised in The Bahamas. Here are 11 of the biggest mistakes I watch tourists make.

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I'm a Bahamian who was born and raised in New Providence, so interactions with tourists were part of my daily life growing up.

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I grew up living 2 miles from Disney World. Here are 8 things I wish tourists knew.

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I've spent a lot of my life living near Disney World, so I've learned some great tips for exploring the parks and the area around them.

Samantha Tetrault

I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

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Takeshita Street

Dylan King

I've lived on the Amalfi Coast for 17 years. Tourists should avoid making these 7 mistakes while visiting.

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Laura smiles near the water on the Amalfi Coast. There are buildings in the mountains behind her.
As a local of 17 years, I know there are some things you should never do on the Amalfi Coast.

Laura Thayer

Puerto Vallarta became a favorite escape for Americans. Now, some are thinking twice.

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Hannah Donovan and her family.

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I moved to Thailand last year and continue seeing tourists make the same 5 mistakes

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Andre Neveling moved to Thailand last year and continues to see tourists make the same mistakes.

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I went to Hawaii for the first time. My trip would've been better if I'd known these 5 things before I left.

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The author wearing red heart-shaped sunglasses, a lei crown, and a beaded necklace.
I went to Hawaii for the first time and stayed on the island of Oahu.

Megan duBois

I was born and raised in Mexico. These 5 mistakes stop tourists from fully enjoying my country.

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An aerial view of Mexico City.
Mistakes, like not trying local food or not visiting museums, prevent tourists from fully enjoying Mexico.

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