It's one thing to be prepared. It's another to be so bound to your plans and phone apps that you miss out on what's all around you when you're on a vacation.

Usually when I'm traveling and I'm surprised it's positive once and a while it's

negative and I'm willing to pay that price. Coming up travel writer Seth Kugo

recommends how to get yourself into a globally curious travel mode and off your

phone. If you're posting to any of the social media apps while you are somewhere, then you're taking

yourself out of the moment.

The intense popularity of Amsterdam is threatening to overwhelm the city's vibe as a tolerant

and easygoing destination. A local guide tells us how Amsterdam's reliance on tourism is

starting to affect the people who live there.

The locals cannot buy the groceries that they need.

They can't survive on cheese and chocolate.

And we'll help you plan a memorable family getaway in the hour ahead.

Let's get ready to explore the world.

It's Travel with Rick Steeves. Explore the The

and increasing popularity of Amsterdam as a tourist destination

is putting a real strain on the people who live there too.

Coming up on today's travel with Rick Steves. We hear how Amsterdam is coping with its

tourist boom and share ideas on how you can be a respectful tourist even at some of its less

than family

travels to travels to Europe to ensure everybody enjoys a memorable vacation.

Let's start the hour with tips on the Over-reliance on technology and the internet can also be a hurdle between you and a rich travel experience.

Seth Kugo has written about this topic in his new book Rediscovering Travel, a guide for the

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