One of the fringe benefits of being a jet setter is the experience that's developed over time. Knowing the ins and outs of traveling saves money, time, and effort.
Several globetrotters take a more generous view of the word, sayings it's not only acceptable to call yourself a tourist but that it also means having the freedom to visit someplace new simply because you want to, which is pretty incredible when you think about it.
One sightseer extols the McDonald's restaurants in Austria, which serve curly fries, apricot dumplings, and beer, plus has an upscale McCafe section for coffee enthusiasts.
Excursionists in the discussion explain how they “like having a local guide explain the significance of a historical site” and how the local guides referred them to places they otherwise never would have discovered.