Posts by Neel Patel

Final Reflection

I think colonialism and tourism tie together. In many countries’ pasts, the demographic of the colonists who invaded it was …

The Impact of Metronormativity

Merida is known for being the second queer-friendly city in Mexico. Metronormatively relies on queer individuals moving from rural areas …

the one where we depart

For my first time traveling outside of the US, I experienced being a tourist for the first time. We had …

The Cost of Entertainment

This photo resonates with me because I wrote a few papers about circuses. They were the epitome of entertainment. The …

Superiority Complex of Tourists

After interacting with many locals and tourists, I noticed first-hand that tourists avoid learning the language and history. One local …