as in traveller
a person who travels for pleasure
a shop selling the kind of tacky souvenirs that rubberneckers can't seem to get enough of
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Near the California border and just northeast of Lake Tahoe, the town is a popular summer tourist destination.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025 -
And in a move that would have been unthinkable even a year ago, India just resumed offering tourist visas for Chinese citizens, ending a five-year freeze following deadly clashes in a disputed border area in 2020.—
Danish Manzoor Bhat,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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With a dramatic coastline, ancient ruins, low cost of living, and surprisingly generous visa policy, Albania is making waves—particularly among American travelers and digital nomads.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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While travelers usually consider factors such as affordability, lodging options or things to do, safety is also often top of mind.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Rubbernecker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbernecker. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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