Travel Ego tourists: Who are they, and how do you know if you’re one of them? December 13, 2019Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Ego tourists: Who are they, and how do you know if you’re one of them? "Ego tourist" has come to describe fake ecotourists or travelers who seek out "authentic" but risk-free experiences. Mostly, it's self-centered folks.