Opinion
The Other Side: When Tourists Invade My Hometown Every Summer
Editor’s NoteMap Happy has always been about perspectives, and in anticipation of Fourth of July weekend, we’re showcasing a piece from staffer Alisha Steindecker, who is a Hamptons native. After all, the escapes are always a reality for someone else.
A few days ago, a man riding the Hampton Jitney from Manhattan asked me, “People actually live here?” Then he added, smirking, “Wow, what’s that like?”
Should Destination Suggestions Be Taken With a Grain of Salt?
Right around this time of year, everyone from The New York Times to AFAR puts out their annual guide on where to go, what’s hot and what’s not. (Beautiful photography included, of course.)
This Iconic Beach Cliff Jumping Photo Is Creating a Spike in Tourist Deaths
For all that broadcast journalism is worth—not much these days?—Inside Edition recently did a fascinating segment on how there’s been a surge in tourist deaths… all because people are absolutely obsessed with recreating that perfect cliff-jumping shot for Insta.
Is Mercer’s Ranking for Best Expat Cities Questionable?
Thinking of moving abroad? Consulting firm Mercer just released their annual list of best cities for expats.
