Dupe cities do not offer the same travel experience
It is time for the term to be permanently retired.
The terms "dupe cities" and "dupe destination" first gained prominence at the end of 2020.
Amid the continued border closures for the COVID-19 pandemic, people who were used to traveling were looking for alternative destinations to explore in their own country and, in some cases, just a few steps from home. The idea was to both stay local and promote the wonders that travelers that people often miss in their own backyards.
