: being an area into which entry is forbidden or dangerous
no-go tourist areas
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For that reason, skipping meals entirely is a no-go too.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025
Eating or drinking is also a no-go, except for long-distance services like the bullet train, where bringing a bento box is practically imperative.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
That said, keep in mind that some destinations, such as Spain, celebrate their daily siesta, so midday may be a no-go.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
While this group is out on the water looking for dinosaurs, Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), his daughters (Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda), along with the oldest daughter’s annoyingly lazy boyfriend (David Iacono), are out on the high seas, despite this being a no-go zone.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025
Eating or drinking is also a no-go, except for long-distance services like the bullet train, where bringing a bento box is practically imperative.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
That said, keep in mind that some destinations, such as Spain, celebrate their daily siesta, so midday may be a no-go.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
While this group is out on the water looking for dinosaurs, Reuben (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), his daughters (Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda), along with the oldest daughter’s annoyingly lazy boyfriend (David Iacono), are out on the high seas, despite this being a no-go zone.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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“No-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-go. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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