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The hidden cost of a free walking tour

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There is literally no such thing as a free lunch, or a free tour. The tour guide might not charge a ticket, but the true economic cost is the agonizing three hours you spent listening to them drone on about statues instead of doing something actually enjoyable. Your time has value, and you spent it terribly.

The hidden cost of a free walking tour
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