statistics does not favor the village folks
greener pastures/ pastures new
city dwellers
traverse across the outskirts of the city
paved paths
flip side
penetrate
tarmacked
wet seasons
good return on their investments
low population density
cater to/for someone
city – a bubbling hub of commercial activities
myriad
a myriad of something
a myriad of career choices
fetch
public amenities
schools are understaffed
recreational venues
entertainment is almost nonexistent
it is quite ironic that cities are more private than villages, despite having millions of people living in one geographical region
news spread like bushfire
stay abreast with…
flourish
eradicate
drainage and sewer system
moderate the temperatures inside
everything is automated
a person’s chances of getting out of poverty are very slim
scarcity
intrigued by
endorsement
plug brands
nutrient poor
high in sugar
overeating
celebrities popular with audiences
beverage
disastrous health consequences
nutrition experts
make informed choices
turn down a multimillion dollar offer
idyllic
ancient sites
those who live on the island ( not in the island)
hordes of tourists
fall on deaf ears
they resorted to blocking the airport
endangered world heritage sites
an archipelago
stopover
itineraries
remoteness
daily influx of visitors
a cap on the number of visitors
areas off the beaten track
conquering Mount Everest
litter
replica
engravings
ornate sarcophagus
mask is encrusted with semi-precious stones
backpacker fatigue
tourist sites would be closed-off to the public