There is a difference between a tourist and a traveler.
The traveler wants to experience the life of others, to literally walk in their shoes.
A tourist just wants to see the big sights in comfort and buy a few trinkets in the style they are accustomed to at home.
I think you've gotten the definitions a little muddled.
A 'tourist' is someone who goes to see a place different from where they live for recreational purposes.
A 'traveller' is someone who does the same thing whilst pontificating about how much more significant and meaningful their experience is than typical tourists.
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