50 Tourists Called Out For Shockingly Rude Behavior

"Yellowstone Tourist Files Complaint Over Lack Of Trained Grizzly Bears"

Damjan

• Published in Community
• October 6, 2024

Traveling is a great way to see new places, experience different cultures, and learn about the world. It allows us to explore beautiful landscapes and meet people from all walks of life.

However, not every traveler treats the places they visit with the care they deserve. Unfortunately, some tourists act in ways that show little respect for the environment or the local communities.

While many travelers are thoughtful and respectful, others leave behind signs of ignorance and entitlement. This can range from leaving trash behind to misbehaving at important cultural or religious sites.

It's important to remember that when we visit a new place, we must treat it well and not damage it for others. One of the biggest problems in tourism is the careless treatment of nature.

Popular spots like beaches, forests, and national parks often end up littered with plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other waste. This not only ruins the beauty of the place but also harms the animals that live there. Wildlife might mistake trash for food, which can be very dangerous.

Plus, some waste materials can take hundreds of years to decompose, meaning the damage lasts for a long time. Another issue is the lack of respect shown at cultural or religious sites.

Temples, monuments, and other landmarks are significant to local people in many parts of the world. Unfortunately, some tourists don’t pay attention to signs or rules, and they climb on these structures, take inappropriate photos, or even cause damage.

This behavior is disrespectful and can permanently harm these essential sites. Some tourists also treat the local people poorly.

Whether they ignore local customs, rudely approach shop owners, or act like they are better than the locals, these actions can create a bad image of tourists. This can lead to tensions between visitors and those living in the area, making it harder to have positive cultural exchanges. Here’s a rundown of the arrogant behaviors tourists often display that locals have to deal with.

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1. The Same 2 People Act Like The Scenic Spot Is Their Personal Background For A Photo Shoot For More Than Half An Hour, It Was Impossible To Get A Photo Without Them

2. "Tourist In Estes Park Gets Too Close To A Bull Elk During Rutting Season"

3. "I've Been Visiting Archeological Sites On My Tour Of Greece And Have Found Plastic Dental Flossers Littered Amongst The Ancient Remains At More Than One Site"

4. "A Group Of Tourists In Yellowstone Were Spotted Exiting Their Cars And Sprinting Towards A Mama Bear And Her Two Cubs. One Of The Tourists Had A Child In His Arms"

5. "This Main Character At Auschwitz. It Takes A Special Kind Of Stupid To Be Capable Of This"

6. "Tourist In Yellowstone National Park Ignores Warnings From Several People That She Was Too Close To A Mother Grizzly Bear"

7. "Trash Cans Are 10 Feet Away"

8. "Graffiti On The Bamboo In The "Bamboo Walking Path"

9. Engraves The Name Of His Girlfriend With Keys On The Colosseum In Rome. He Is Facing A 18.000 € Fine"

10. "Stupid Tourist Thursday", From Dynjandi Waterfall Last Spring"

11. "Typical Tourist Behavior In Malaysia"

12. "Travel To A Foreign Country And Complain About Bad English"

13. "Polish Tourist Attacked After Climbing The Ancient Pyramid In Mexico"

14. "Last Night In Thailand, This Tourist Ruined The Cultural Dance Show For Everyone, By Sitting In Front Of The Stage Taking Pictures And Blocking Everyone’s View For The Entire Show"

15. "Every Year Many Tourists Break Off And Steal Pieces Of The Coliseum In Rome"

16. "This Is What My Town Looks Like Throughout The Summer Thanks To Tourists"

17. "Those Damn Europeans Living In Europe"

18. "Yellowstone Tourist Files Complaint Over Lack Of Trained Grizzly Bears"

19. "Thoughtful Tourist Offers Kyoto Natives Waste Management Advice"

20. Breaking Glass On Beaches"

21. "When Tourists Come And Pose With The Endangered Wildlife. It's Against The Law To Disturb A Sea Turtle And To Pass It Around For A Picture Is Ridiculous"

22. "American Tourist Complains That Restaurant In Tokyo Gave Her The Menu Item She Ordered. Doubles Down By Blaming The Restaurant For Not Having Enough Menus In English"

23. Sad That People Like This Still Exist"

24. "Entitled "Influencer" Thinks A Tourist Spot Belongs To Her"

25. "Yellowstone Tourists Put Bison Calf In Their Car, Because They’re Worried It’s Cold"

26. "Tourist Stands In Front Of "You May Be Bitten" Sign. She Makes Sure The Sign Was Worth Putting Up"

27. "My State Just Voted To Raise The Minimum Wage. Tourist Karens Complained Because It Might Affect Their Vacation"

28. "Tourists In Cyprus Parked Their Car In Front Of Outdoor Seating At A Restaurant, Blocking The View Of The Ocean"

29. "Naples, Vanderbilt Beach. You Can Always Tell When The Folks From Miami-Dade Come Here For Holiday Weekends Because They Leave Their Trash All Over Our Beaches"

30. "This Travel Agency Has Heard Everything, From Complaints That Water Parks Don't Provide Free Swimsuits, To Docks Not Being Air-Conditioned"

31. "(90°F) Today In Venice. 3 Pairs Of Sweaty Feet On The Seats. The Little Girl Was Walking Barefoot Even Before Getting On The Train, Her Feet Were Extremely Dirty"

32. "Elephant Eating Plastic Left By Tourists"

33. "This Family Asking For Money Via Venmo On Their Way To Disneyland"

34. "Tourist Gets Headbutted And Thrown To The Floor After Standing Next To A King's Guard Horseman. Tourists Are Warned Not To Get Close To The Horses Or Guards With A Nearby Sign"

35. "Begpackers" - Tourists, Who Travel With The Intent To Beg For Money From The Locals To Fund Further Travel"

36. "Tourist Showing Off His Gymnastics Skills In A Japanese Subway"

37. "Tourists Completely Disrespect The Place They Save All Year To Visit"

38. "Tourists Have Started Putting "Love Locks" On Shoes On The Danube Bank, A Memorial In Budapest Of The Thousands Of People Who Were Executed On The Banks Of The Danube During WW2"

39. "Irish Tourists In Bologna, Italy Fined €500 Each After They Stripped Down To Their Underwear And Mounted The Neptune Fountain"

40. "Shameful"

41. "There Is A Certain Pretentious Group Of People That Treat Thailand Badly. They Look Down Upon Thai People, Treat Them With Utter Disrespect And Are Just Generally Rude And Entitled"

42. "Man Attempts To Enter Hogwarts In London"

43. "Today We Took These Photos Of A Coral Destroyed By Careless Divers"

44. "Dumb Tourists Walking Right Up To These Sheep"

45. "Some Trashy Tourists Painted Theories On The Pantheon In Rome"

46. "Left By Tourists, Who Probably Don't Appreciate This Zen Garden As Much As I Do"

47. "Tourists Climb Around 7-Foot-Tall Fences To Get The Perfect Selfie. This Was Taken In The Grampians National Park In Australia"

48. "Tourists Ignore Distancing Sign Of Beached Turtles In Hawaii"

49. "This Is The Absolute Worst Kind Of Tourist. Do Not Go To Japan And Do This"

50. "Tourists Being Tourists"

The good news is that travelers can avoid these mistakes by being more mindful and respectful. Before visiting a new place, learning about the local customs, laws, and environmental issues is a good idea.

This helps ensure that tourists make better choices during their stay. Additionally, simple actions like cleaning up after yourself, using environmentally friendly products, and supporting local businesses can go a long way in protecting the environment and helping local communities.

In the end, traveling can be a wonderful, eye-opening experience. But it’s important to remember that we have a role in keeping these destinations beautiful and welcoming for future visitors.

By being respectful of the places we visit, we protect the environment and build positive connections with the people we meet along the way.

Damjan