Most of us have had a run-in with fellow tourists exhibiting a lack of manners, whether that’s an inappropriately dressed member of a church tour group or a honeymooning couple too eager to display their affection. If you’ve ever wanted to tell someone to pack away the selfie stick or flip-flops, you’re not alone.
The following landmarks, cities and airlines are all tired of these bad behaviors from travelers.
Say No to Selfie Sticks
Selfie stick bans frequently made the news throughout 2015. Major landmarks such as the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum in Rome, the National Gallery in London and the Mecca in Saudi Arabia have all banned the ubiquitous selfie-taking devices.
The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland) feels happier without the stick, as do Cape Town, parts of Lake Tahoe and major music festivals such as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. While several spots, such as Disneyland and Lake Tahoe, banned selfie sticks due to concerns over safety, Coachella flat-out called them an act of narcissism.
Read more at TravelAge West.
The following landmarks, cities and airlines are all tired of these bad behaviors from travelers.
Say No to Selfie Sticks
Selfie stick bans frequently made the news throughout 2015. Major landmarks such as the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum in Rome, the National Gallery in London and the Mecca in Saudi Arabia have all banned the ubiquitous selfie-taking devices.
The Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland) feels happier without the stick, as do Cape Town, parts of Lake Tahoe and major music festivals such as Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. While several spots, such as Disneyland and Lake Tahoe, banned selfie sticks due to concerns over safety, Coachella flat-out called them an act of narcissism.
Read more at TravelAge West.
