from Backpacker Power
How to Enjoy Traveling
- The power of interacting with local people?
- Gathering information and such
- univ00009 and such
- I feel like this also relates to one’s values in life
- That’s Also Life
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jp/jemimaskelley/travel-europe-backpacking-tips-1
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Most of the cities I visited had free (tip-based) walking tours.
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The guides were mostly locals. They would tell you information and recommend local spots that only locals would know!!
- That’s nice (blu3mo)(blu3mo)
- Come to think of it, I had a similar experience in Hiroshima, and it was great (blu3mo)
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If you go to smaller towns that are not heavily touristy, you can spend more relaxed time compared to the capital cities, and usually spend less money.
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It might be a good idea to ask locals about their favorite places in the country!
- +100 (blu3mo)
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It’s very dangerous when restaurants in non-English speaking countries have menus written in perfect English! They usually have high prices targeting tourists.
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The food might be delicious, but it’s better to find more local places away from tourist spots.
- www (blu3mo)
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It’s a good idea to have a rough idea of the places you want to go, things you want to see, and things you want to do. However, cramming too much into your schedule might limit your experiences.
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Relax and go with the flow. You might meet people or be recommended to visit places you’ve never heard of, and you might want to change your plans on the spot!
- I completely agree (blu3mo)(blu3mo)
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The people who know a place the best are the locals. I like asking locals in the city, such as walking tour guides or hostel staff, about their favorite places.
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They usually recommend amazing places that you wouldn’t be able to find on your own.
- I see, so it’s good to ask those people (blu3mo)
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It’s important to have at least one day a week where you can sit and watch Netflix without feeling guilty, or else you might get tired quickly.
- Important, Moderate Ambition and Resignation