Have you ever wanted to travel, but don't know where to start?
It's a crowded world out there.
There's so much to see, so much to do, so many different people to meet and languages to learn that the very notion of travelling seems daunting to a first-timer.
Where should you go? What should you do when you get there? How do you avoid offending the people who live there?
That's where crowdedworld™ comes in.
We aim to be your indispensable guide to the world and everything in it. From the incredible national sights you should see and the cities you should stay in, to the cultural quirks and currency problems you may run into, you'll find everything a budding tourist needs to know in your copy crowdedworld™.
Available as pocket guide for individual countries, or as a bumper volume of every nation we have covered so far, you'll wonder how you ever travelled without crowdedworld™!
Get published in crowdedworld™!
Tourism is a vital industry in so many countries, and there's no better way to grow it than providing information. We need you to tell us everything that a visitor needs to know about your country - from tips to staying safe, to places they should go.
To have your nation entered in the next edition, please provide us with as much information as you can in the following format:
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[size=200][b][color=#0000BF]Your Nation's Name Here[/color][/b][/size]
[Replace this text with a brief summary of your nation (a link to your national factbook may be appropriate here)]
[size=150][b]Regions[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with a brief overview of the main regions in your nation. A list with summaries or more detailed exposition is fine - make it tourist-friendly!]
[size=150][b]Cities[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with a brief overview of the popular towns and cities in your nation. A list with summaries or more detailed exposition is fine - make it tourist-friendly!]
[size=150][b]Other destinations[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with a brief overview of other points of interest in your nation - national parks, monuments outside of towns, and the like. A list with summaries or more detailed exposition is fine - make it tourist-friendly!]
[size=150][b]Understand[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with any general factoids that don't fit the following categories, such as the etymology of your nation or its regions - delete this if you don't need it.]
[size=125][b]Climate[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with details on the weather visitors should expect in your nation. This will help them to pack the right clothing and equipment!]
[size=125][b]People[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with an overview of the people in your nation, their customs, traditions, hobbies and quirks.]
[size=125][b]Respect[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with a brief overview of tourists are expected to conduct themselves. Be sure to note down any gestures or phrases that may cause offence, as well as what manners are expected - you'll save a tourist a lot of trouble!]
[size=125][b]Talk[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with an linguistic information that a tourist may need. What languages are spoken? Are there accents or idioms that may be tricky to understand? This is a reversal of the Respect category above too - could locals say something that might offend visitors unintentionally?]
[size=150][b]Get in[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with any details about special entry requirements - passports, visas, etc.]
[size=125][b]By plane[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with any information about entering your country by plane.]
[size=125][b]By boat[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with any information about entering your country by sea.]
[size=125][b]By land[/b][/size]
[Replace this text with any information about entering your country by train / road.]
[size=150][b]Get around[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with general information on how easy it is for tourists to move around in your country, both within settlements and between them. Are intranational plane flights cheaper/faster than trains, can you get around by car easily, is car rental available, etc. Use the sub-categories from 'Get in' if you wish.]
[size=150][b]Eat and drink[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with details on your nation's cuisine, and any famous restaurants or bars that may be worth a visit. Are there any unusual foods that visitors may like to try, or drinks unique to your country?]
[size=150][b]Stay safe[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with details on how to stay safe in your nation. Include any crimes which may be common, or any areas that are particularly dangerous to visit, and how one might avoid these problems if possible.]
[size=150][b]Stay healthy[/b][/size]
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[Replace this text with details on any health risks that may be present. Is it safe to drink the water, are there any problems with disease? Include any recommendations for vaccinations that a visitor may need before setting off for your nation.][/spoiler]
If you need any guidance, feel free to contact us, or simply wait for the Relorian entry to be published in the near future for inspitation!
crowdedworld™ guides
Please find below a list of all published entries in the crowdedworld™ guide so far, sorted alphabetically by national name:
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- Agrarian England, The Burkean-Socialist Monarchy of
- Alizeria, The Kingdom of
- Allancia, The Socialist Combine of
- Astholm, The United Kingdom of
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