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i'm not an economist
but as i understand tourism is largely a net flow of "money" into the country, which with a broad lens is good for a country. but look with a closer lens, you might see the money coming in only making inequality worse. up to you in the end but i try my best to go to small business/mom & pop stuff even if it's a little subpar or pricier (or both) mainly because i know where my money is going (this is true even for not being a tourist).

i went off on a tangent about more the social impact so don't read below if u don't care about that stuff
does jeff bezos really deserve another $10,000 versus the family owners of a restuarant who are struggling to pay for healthcare and rent? idk -- up to you how you see it. i mean jeff bezos did come up with an innovative idea i will admit but i dont think its right for someone to struggle with basic needs just because some rich dude got lucky and is reaping (in my eyes) an unfair reward and can afford to underprice shit anyway i'm going off on a tangent

for going w/o a purpose i feel the same way and i usually try and orient my trips around various art book fairs or conferences although i know i probably shouldnt have to feel guilty for going without a reason. that said my op is you should travel when youre younger if you have the means to do so because you arent tied down to much yet, and your health is still probably pretty good