Review “Readers will be fascinated by the social and political commentary buried in Sturken’s appraisal of kitsch. A thought-provoking work; highly recommended.” — Theresa Kintz, Library Journal”Sturken urges attention be paid to a dangerous confluence of memory, tourism, consumerism, paranoia, security, and kitsch . . . .” — John F. Barber, Leonardo”[Sturken's] book is original [...]
Review Take an A-Z, mix it with a Lonely Planet and throw in all the things a guide book should NEVER say and voila, you get the Not for Tourists Guide” – The Observer a most useful book for visitors, full of imaginative advice on shops, sights and restaurants – and jampacked with invaluable maps” [...]
Review Take an A-Z, mix it with a Lonely Planet and throw in all the things a guide book should NEVER say and voila, you get the Not for Tourists Guide” – The Observer a most useful book for visitors, full of imaginative advice on shops, sights and restaurants – and jampacked with invaluable maps.” [...]
Review Take an A-Z, mix it with a Lonely Planet and throw in all the things a guide book should NEVER say and voila, you get the Not for Tourists Guide” – The Observer a most useful book for visitors, full of imaginative advice on shops, sights and restaurants – and jampacked with invaluable maps.” [...]
The impact of global tourism research is evident throughout this meticulously edited collection. Embedded within a logical division of topics by thematic sections are over two dozen readings including nine brand new offerings by experienced international specialists in a range of disciplines. The globally diverse articles represent a generous mix of both foundational works as [...]
Review Take an A-Z, mix it with a Lonely Planet and throw in all the things a guide book should NEVER say and voila, you get the Not for Tourists Guide” – The Observer a most useful book for visitors, full of imaginative advice on shops, sights and restaurants – and jampacked with invaluable maps.” [...]
journeymanpictures asked: January 2003 North Korea may have expelled the UN nuclear observers but it remains keen to welcome tourists. We go undercover in Pyongyang, where the shoddy tourist façade fails to conceal a much darker reality. Produced by ABC Australia Distributed by Journeyman PicturesContents provided by Vietnam Travel Guides
abiznessdigital asked: We visited NYC during Memorial Day Wkend. [NY UPSTATE PHOTOS: www.abiznessdigitalimages.com Among the busy streets are tourists, locals going about doing their day, street vendors, and birds trying to find morsels on ground!Contents provided by Vietnam Travel Guides
Review Take an A-Z, mix it with a Lonely Planet and throw in all the things a guide book should NEVER say and voila, you get the Not for Tourists Guide” – The Observer a most useful book for visitors, full of imaginative advice on shops, sights and restaurants – and jampacked with invaluable maps.” [...]
The Hoi An International Tourism Centre in Central Quang Nam Province has received its first international motor tour from Singapore to Vietnam. The delegation travels through Tay Ninh, Saigon, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Qui Nhon, Hoi An, Hue and Lao Bao in 5 days and 4 nights. This fact finding tour is in preparation for [...]