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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 9 MIN

🏘️ The Soul of a City: Beyond the Tourist Lens

from Over the Hill and Far Away: Seniors Who Travel · host Travelling In My 70s

This article, "Am I a Travel Snob… or Just a Montreal Snob?" explores the evolving perspective of a seasoned traveller who balances her love for iconic landmarks with a preference for local authenticity. While Roberta admits to enjoying typical tourist attractions during initial visits, she explains how prolonged residency in cities like Montreal, Paris, and New York shifts one's focus toward quiet neighbourhoods and daily rhythms. She argues that popular sites and hidden gems are not mutually exclusive but rather different layers of a location's identity. Ultimately, the text suggests that truly knowing a city involves moving beyond the "postcard" version to embrace its ordinary, seasonal, and human elements. Through this reflection, the author concludes that loyalty to a home and a desire for deeper connection do not make one a snob, but rather a more perceptive observer of the world.

This article, "Am I a Travel Snob… or Just a Montreal Snob?" explores the evolving perspective of a seasoned traveller who balances her love for iconic landmarks with a preference for local authenticity. While Roberta admits to enjoying typical tourist attractions during initial visits, she explains how prolonged residency in cities like Montreal, Paris, and New York shifts one's focus toward quiet neighbourhoods and daily rhythms. She argues that popular sites and hidden gems are not mutually exclusive but rather different layers of a location's identity. Ultimately, the text suggests that truly knowing a city involves moving beyond the "postcard" version to embrace its ordinary, seasonal, and human elements. Through this reflection, the author concludes that loyalty to a home and a desire for deeper connection do not make one a snob, but rather a more perceptive observer of the world.

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