Have You Heard of "Noctourism"?
Hello My Friends!
A brand new year means new experiences and new words to discover! 🌟 Have you ever thought about exploring the world after dark? Imagine walking under the glowing Northern Lights in Norway, diving with marine life at midnight, or spotting wild animals on a night safari.
This growing travel trend has a name—noctourism! But is it just a passing trend, or should it become an official word in our vocabulary? Let’s dive in! 🌌✨
What is Noctourism?
According to my favorite Cambridge Dictionary, noctourism is defined as:
Noctourism (noun) [U]
UK /ˈnɒk.tʊə.rɪ.zᵊm/ | US /ˈnɑːk.tʊr.ɪ.zᵊm/
Tourist activities that are designed to take place at night.
Luxury travel company Wayfairer Travel reported that noctourism experiences increased by 25% last year, including activities like:
🌌 Northern Lights viewing in Norway and Iceland
🦁 Nocturnal wildlife safaris in Zambia and Kenya
🤿 Night diving in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Egypt’s Red Sea
How Was "Noctourism" Invented?
The word noctourism is a combination of:
"Noct-", from the Latin nocturnus, meaning night 🌙
"Tourism", which means traveling for leisure ✈️
Together, noctourism describes the growing trend of traveling at night to experience the world from a different perspective.
How to Use "Noctourism" in Daily Life?
I love noctourism! Last summer, I went stargazing in the Atacama Desert at midnight.
Night safaris in Kenya are a great example of noctourism—you get to see animals that only come out after dark!
Instead of sightseeing during the day, we tried noctourism and took a night cruise in Paris.
Should "Noctourism" Be an Official Word? 🤔
Now, I want to hear from you! Do you think noctourism should become an official word in the English language? Or is it just a travel trend that will fade away?
Let me know your thoughts—I’d love to hear what you think! 💬
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