Traveling is often something when we imagine, we think it has to involve really far away places and longer trips, but this isn’t always the case, and many times, the shorter trips we take can actually be more enjoyable since if we know we have less time to enjoy something, we’ll be more conscious of fitting everything in as much as possible.
So, if you have a shorter trip coming up and are wondering how you’re going to make the most of it and see all that you want to see, then in this post we’re going to share with you some of our top tips for how to do just that.
Have a clear plan:
As you should with any trip you’re planning, it’s always a good idea to have a plan in mind for the things you want to do and see whilst you’re there. Of course, having a plan doesn’t mean being completely rigid and not doing anything off the cuff, but it’s simply to ensure that you do actually have some kind of framework to follow so that you can at least hit the best sights and not end up leaving and feeling like you did nothing at all and you’d have been as well staying at home.
Know the best way to get around:
When it comes to getting around the place you’re visiting, this will require a little bit of research on your part because all countries and cities are completely different in terms of roads and overall infrastructure, so whilst getting around a city in Europe could be much easier thanks to great public transportation systems and well connected roads, other parts of the world may not be as easy.
However, it’s not just about how you’re getting around in terms of the the availability of options, but also in looking at how much time you have and what the most time effective and efficient way would be. So, for example, you might want to use something like a Prague chauffeur service if you don’t feel confident relying on public transport or just if you feel it will save you some time.
Allocate time for each place:
When you have a limited time budget to work with, then you need to spend your time wisely and this means creating a schedule for yourself that allows you to allocate time to each place you want to visit based on what you think is realisitc, and again this is something you should know ahead of time if you’re going to do some research and make sure you know the best times and days to visit.
Time your visits according to when crowds are less:
As mentioned above, timing is really everything, so making sure that you go at times when places aren’t likely to be busy is definitely a good idea if you’re already short on time since crowds and long lines are definitely going to slow you down - plus sometimes it’s just nicer to have a place that’s not as busy when you’re visiting.
*This is a collaborative post*