torrebiarteadrian The documentary Gringo Trails directed by Pegi Vail does an effective and efficient job in informing its intended audience of academic scholars about the effects of anarchism in tourism. Before watching this documentary, I had a vague concept of the consequences of mass tourism. After watching Gringo Trails, I found out how imperative it is to develop sustainable tourism not only for the environment but also for the locals who are residents of touristic destinations. Locals and tourists discuss the uncontrolled growth of tourism in undeveloped nations through well-narrated interviews. The well-managed camera angles and the sharp images enhance these primary sources making it feel like you are in remote jungles of Bolivia with Yossi. My attention was captured in the first couple of minutes of film with the anecdote about Yossi. The Director Vail did a successful job in placing a cliffhanger causing myself to be intrigued. I would highly recommend this documentary to not only my academic peers but also anybody interested in the topic of tourism.

pattisonk Pegi Vail's documentary "Gringo Trails," explores the causes and effects of tourism in developing destinations, where he uses destinations in South America, Africa, and Thailand as examples. Vail takes a distinct approach as to what one would expect from a documentary about tourism, where he tries to raise the awareness that traveling to new and unknown places are not always the best. Vail shows that the sudden flux in tourism at such destinations deteriorate its ambiance that make people want to go there. Overall, this documentary is eye-opening for its audience, in which it makes viewers think about what their effect on a particular culture is.

leightonmm "Gringo Trails", directed by Pegi Vail, is an eye-opening documentary that raises questions regarding the tourism industry and how it has a direct impact on certain travel destinations. This film seeks to determine whether or not tourism is destroying our planet or changing it for the better. The movie brings viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through Latin America from Bolivia, all the way to the beautiful beaches of Thailand and beyond, to demonstrate how these once beautiful destinations have since become destroyed due to overpopulation and pollution. Through the life changing stories from travelers such as Yossi, to the native locals, this film seeks to change viewers perspectives on traveling and how to make wiser decisions. I would highly recommend this film to anyone who is seeking to expand their knowledge on the tourism industry and to gain a better understanding on how tourism and travel significantly impacts specific cultures and countries and its' people.

sinclairm-96972 Gringo TrailsWhen I watched Gringo Trails I thought it will be a long movie. The movie was really depressing. I almost fell asleep while watching it. I sort of felt bad for the people that lived in the areas where there was poverty. I didn't know they sold cold beer in Bolivia. Bolivia has a lot of snow and salt which is why they have the largest desert in the world. I learned that as the number of tourists grow, the more species will grow. Snakes can be very toxic and their bites can be very bad. During harvest season, which is in April or May, they collect cactus. Everyone brushes their teeth outside and they take their clothes off outside- which is really creepy. They had lot of camels in Africa. I would definitely go to the beaches, relax and not worry about people messing with me. The way the people talked over in the countries was kind of annoying. I don't even want to think about living in those countries. I'd probably would kill myself if I had stayed there for a couple of days. I think the movie shows you how to respect people's feelings and think of others than yourself.