Etymology

sight-doing

Today it means: A travel approach in which a tourist actively participates in local activities (such as craft workshops, cooking classes, or martial arts training) rather than passively observing landmarks. Full definition →

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The story

From sight + doing, modelled after sightseeing. The term is used in the 2026 Global Travel Trends report by American Express Travel, where it describes a travel approach emphasizing active participation over passive observation.

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