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Visiting tourist locations is more beneficial to the locals than the tourist. An African proverb says, “The host is healed when a guest arrives.”
It is a shame that some citizens only get to see local sites on television; a site that is perhaps a walking distance away. Their reason is either that the entrance fee is expensive or a waste of money and time.
Sightseeing is not only for those who have some free time to burn. There are many benefits that come with this body refreshing experience.
Below are some eye opening opportunities a local tourist is sure to come across when sightseeing:
A job opportunity
A local resident has a higher chance to get a gig as a tour guide even for just a few hours. This means you get paid to take other people around town.
The payment is always in a foreign currency which often translates to more money when converted back to local currency.
There are many employment opportunities that come with sightseeing. The other is a worker at the site. This can be a cleaning job, local translator, manager, supplier, the list is endless of the work available. The pay is good considering that the work is always not demanding either physically or mentally.
