What Kind of Tourist Are You?

Being a tourist isn't just about booking your flight and taking a few days off work. But are you the type to watch travel videos or to sleep on a grass mat with the locals? Take this quiz to find out.

If your luggage doesn't show up on the conveyor belt at the airport, your first reaction is to…

cry.

You chose: You chose:

Lost luggage is no fun! But this helps a lot. Keep answering questions to find out what kind of tourist you are.

Your idea of a perfect guidebook is…

the Luxe Guide.

the napkin on which you wrote down that recommendation from the local you just met.

a massive tome filled with everything the experts think you should know about your destination.

You chose: You chose:

Excellent! That's what I thought you'd choose.

Your ideal vacation meal is …

sitting on the floor of a local's house, sharing a meal of homemade specialties.

dining in a Michelin star-rated restaurant.

finding a taste of home in the big chain restaurants.

You chose: You chose:

That's food for thought! Keep going and this will make sense soon.

How do you like to get around in a new city?

Hire a private driver.

Take taxis everywhere.

Do it like the locals: walk, bike and take public transport.

You chose: You chose:

Thanks! I'm sure you'll get around just fine.

You're heading out for a day of sightseeing. What do you take with you?

GPS, cell phone and backup batteries

Sanitizing wipes, face masks and lots of tissues

A notepad, a camera and pens to give to the local kids

You chose: You chose:

Really? Thanks for being honest.

You've gotten lost while traveling in a new place. You choose to …

find the nearest police station.

find the nearest bar.

find the nearest hotel, check in and wait for daylight.

You chose: You chose:

Excellent! You're more than halfway done now.

When choosing a hotel for your vacation, the most important criterion is …

concierge services.

designer sheets and high-end bath products.

the vibe.

You chose: You chose:

That's good to know! Be sure to get the best rate you can.

You think tourist information centers are …

indispensible.

a waste of time.

a great place to pick up members of the opposite sex who clearly need your guidance.

You chose: You chose:

Wow! So that tells me a lot about what kind of tourist you are.

When packing, you consider the following item critical:

hair dryer.

a good book.

emergency solar-powered radio.

You chose: You chose:

Great! You're almost done.

When you get back from traveling, you …

immediately start planning the next trip.

post hundreds of your holiday photos to Facebook.

do the laundry.

You chose: You chose:

And now for the results…

Don't Leave Home…Seriously

You're probably more comfortable traveling around your own neighborhood than the Latin Quarter in Paris. Rent a good travel video and curl up for the night.

Proceed with Caution

Columbus you're not, but you definitely like to get away from time to time. You appreciate the comforts of home even when you're on the road. Not that we're saying there's anything wrong with that.

Tourist Extraordinaire

Congratulations! You're a traveler, not a tourist. You're more likely to be found on a bus full of locals and chickens than a tour bus with a guide holding a microphone. The world is your playground.

An Idiot Abroad

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