Comments on: 5 approaches to exploring a new city

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:59:53 +0000

Umm… I have to admit that reading these types of travelers/visitors I don’t know if I’m a perfect match for a single type. When I go in a different country and don’t know when I’ll get back there I must admit i have a plan (days and points of interest). However, although I stick to the plan, I always want to explore, go in different places, see the streets and places not so common (mentioned in guides). When in my own country the things are simpler. However I plan a trip in advance – including vacations in Romania (for instance this year I knew the touristic objectives available in the Apuseni Mountains, close to the place where we stayed). We found out also different ponits of interest and visited them too – and promised to get back there for there is a lot to see.

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:07:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing RIchard. That sounds like a nightmare travel companion!

By: Richard @ Vancouver Hotels

Richard @ Vancouver Hotels — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:44:30 +0000

There’s nothing worse than going to a new city with someone who has EVERY single detail and cheesy tourist trap mapped out. I traveled with a friend to Paris a number of years ago and I swear, every minor detail (which was to the hour) was on her iphone. The best way to travel, in my humble opinion, is to simply turn up, and see where the crowd takes you.

By: Michela

Michela — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:07:56 +0000

depending on circumstances and time available..I can be number 4/5 or even 1

By: Sherry Ott

Sherry Ott — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:47:36 +0000

I’m definitely #5 – useless planner. I get distracted easily…hence why twitter is like a drug.

By: Elke

Elke — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:16:51 +0000

I guess I’m mostly type 5… but you can also discover great places just wandering around! Planning is fine but getting distracted isn’t bad as long as you’re having a good time right? You can always go back to see everything else you didn’t cross off the list the first time around..

By: Sean Eatheden

Sean Eatheden — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:50:49 +0000

Use second hand record shops as way points, you can always visit the sites as you wander searching for vinyl. Meet people, find local music, get to see bands and get recommended great local bars and locals only happenings..

You will still have to hunt the stores down

Plans are there to be changed, just keep your wallet in your front pocket and a photo copy of your passport some where.

There’s no place not worth going.

By: Felipe

Felipe — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:10:24 +0000

Before leaving I lay a route on the map from point A to point B, memorize it and then put the map away and follow it. The thing is that my memory isn’t that good, so I end up wandering a long time getting to know the location

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:16:11 +0000

Glad to hear there’s a healthy mix of types out there. Heather, I really should get sponsored by Cadbury’s here shouldn’t I

Thanks to all for the comments.

By: Karen Wise

Karen Wise — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:47:57 +0000

I’m a military general who goes on city breaks with the OH who is a useless planner. So we end up doing something in between.