Destination Dupe: The Newest Travel Trend
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25 April 2024
A new travel trend called 'Destination Dupe' has gained momentum across online platforms as the world struggles with overtourism
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Destination Dupe are essentially places that are similar to high-demand tourist destinations, but are more affordable
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It simply means skipping a widely known destination to explore a comparatively lesser-known neighbouring city or town
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The trend urges travellers to opt for far more quaint and less discovered alternatives instead of most crowded places
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The trend, which is fuelled by social media, comes as a response to overcrowding and overuse of resources
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Inflated prices and global inflation have also led travellers to consider creative ways to cut travel costs
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Examples of destination dupes could be Antwerp instead of Paris, Liverpool instead of London, Lombok instead of Bali, Baku in place of Dubai
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In India, one can explore Kalpa instead of Shimla, Gokarna instead of Goa, Vagamon instead of Ooty or Bikaner instead of Jaipur
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However, there are some challenges to consider. Transportation and accomodation can be a hurdle since some places are still underdeveloped for tourism
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So, it's important to do a thorough research first and then plan your trip accordingly
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