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See the world. Respect the culture. And for the love of humanity… DontBeThatTourist In your travels OR the Journey of Life!

WHAT CAN YOU FIND HERE?

Welcome to the DontBeThatTourist

Destination

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✨ What You’ll Find on the Blog

Spoiler alert: This isn’t your average travel blog. It’s a mix of planning tips, personal chaos, cultural deep-dives, and pharmacist-approved sanity savers—basically, everything I’ve learned the hard way so you don’t have to.

Here’s what you’re getting into:

  • Where to Go + What to Know
  • Culture Over Clichés
  • What’s In My Bag
  • Travel Rx
  • Don’t Be That Tourist
  • Travel Smarter, Not Harder

A little about me…

Hi, I’m Chelsea — pharmacist by degree, travel boss by choice, and the voice behind Don’t Be That Tourist.

I’ve made the mistakes (like forgetting to renew my kid’s passport before an international trip… oops), taken a few red-eyes, stayed in more than one questionable hotel, and definitely missed a connection or two — all so you don’t have to. I’m here to help you travel smarter, deeper, and with a little less chaos (but let’s be honest, chaos still sneaks into the carry-on). This blog is your boarding pass to smarter travel — fewer tourist traps, more unforgettable moments. We skip the crowds, dodge the clichés, and chase the good stuff: culture, connection, and a cocktail or two.

Come for the tips, stay for the laughs. And remember: travel smarter, not harder.

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SMART TRAVEL STARTS HERE

Where to Go & What to Know

Culture Over Clichés

Don’t Be That Tourist

Hot Takes & Travel Truths

Travel Rx Wellness On the Go

Travel Smarter, Not Harder

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✈️ Destination Downloads

Real Itineraries. Real gems. Real Talk

Welcome to Destination Downloads—your go-to hub for travel made smarter, sassier, and way less stressful. Whether you’re planning your first big trip or your next glow-up getaway, this curated itinerary library is packed with everything you need to travel like an insider (without needing a personal assistant or a trust fund).

In each guide you’ll find:

  • ✅ Pre-planned daily itineraries
  • ✅ Google Maps links to cultural icons & secret spots
  • ✅ What to pack, what to skip, and what not to do (trust me)
  • ✅ Bonus tips to dodge scams, blend in, and avoid being that tourist


Pick your destination, grab the plan, and go. Your trip just got an upgrade. From Miami to the Maldives, Vegas to the Serengeti, I’ve already made the mistakes—so you don’t have to.

Download one or collect them all! Your carry-on (and your future self) will thank you!

Download. Pack. Go!
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