The opposite of an algorithm.
Don’t be a Tourist
Tourists are not the enemy! But we’re all capable of becoming accidental roaming detectives; seekers of stories and collectors of local secrets.
The Books
Three cities. Three guidebooks.
Don’t be a tourist in Paris
Updated third edition
$45
Don’t be a tourist in London
First edition
$45
Don’t be a tourist in New York
First edition
$45
About the series
The secret recipe for becoming an artful traveler in a brave new world.
Vanessa Grall, aka Messy Nessy, has spent more than a decade documenting the unobvious corners of three cities. The opposite of an algorithm, each chapter’s journey has its own mood, inspired by different traveler mindsets shaped by life’s relatable challenges and familiar emotions like heartbreak, career hurdles or strong personality quirks.
The best-selling Don’t be a Tourist series is an enchanting escape route from the typical tourist itinerary, on a mission to unlock travelers’ imaginations and rescue us from forgettable vacations. Rediscover the personal joy of travel.
Curated by Vanessa Grall · Illustrated · Made in Paris
Also in the series
Cards & eBooks
Paris Wild Cards
A pocket card deck
$30
Don’t be a Tourist in Paris eBook
Digital edition
$14.99
Don’t be a tourist in New York eBook
Digital edition
$14.99
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More from the Cabinet
There’s more on the shelves
The books are part of a bigger cabinet. Curiosities, prints, Paris gifts, the Literary Club — all on the Messy Nessy Shop. Or push the door at 19 Rue de Bièvre and browse them all in person.