5 Tourist MISTAKES All 1st Time Tourists Make - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Malinkasoa
Wolter, great videos. Im a very seasoned traveler yet still enjoy your straight to the point advice. Regarding the people who have too much luggage; some of these people may be digital nomads like myself. I travel full time and havent lived in my home country for 10 years. This means I have winter and summer clothes, gym clothes, a bathing suit, boots, scarf, winter jacket, as well as some personal items and gifts Ive bought for family and friends. Its a real struggle to stay under the 20kg weight limit, but I need and use every single thing I pack. I am not going to waste money by tossing perfectly good clothes that have barely been worn. I purposely buy items that are versatile, but it still adds up. I am that person with a giant bag (checked of course, a full backpack, and a handbag that frankly doubles as extra luggage its so big. Only my backpack (standard school size, not the massive hiking backpacks I see people try to shove in the overhead bins) goes in the overhead bin and I get to deal with my massive hand luggage by sacrificing my personal leg room.
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Wolter, great videos. Im a very seasoned traveler yet still enjoy your straight to the point advice. Regarding the people who have too much luggage; some of these people may be digital nomads like myself. I travel full time and havent lived in my home country for 10 years. This means I have winter and summer clothes, gym clothes, a bathing suit, boots, scarf, winter jacket, as well as some personal items and gifts Ive bought for family and friends. Its a real struggle to stay under the 20kg weight limit, but I need and use every single thing I pack. I am not going to waste money by tossing perfectly good clothes that have barely been worn. I purposely buy items that are versatile, but it still adds up. I am that person with a giant bag (checked of course, a full backpack, and a handbag that frankly doubles as extra luggage its so big. Only my backpack (standard school size, not the massive hiking backpacks I see people try to shove in the overhead bins) goes in the overhead bin and I get to deal with my massive hand luggage by sacrificing my personal leg room.
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Fahad
We started traveling with our 3 young kids about 4 years ago( they were 1, 4 and 6. Most years it's twice out of country trips. Except 2020 of course. We actually do alot of what you mentioned.
Completely agree about food. We usually order 5 different dishes and share between us so we're all trying different things.
Packing- we have become extremely efficient at packing. Just 2 rolling luggage for all 5 of us.
We always rent a car. To me, best way to experience places is to go and discover places where there is no public transportation. Plus, going through the Alps in a car is just amazing.
We did make a mistake of trying to do too much on our first trip and we learned quickly. Now we've learned to add leisure days and learned to slow down. Much more enjoyable this way.
Here's to hoping to traveling again in 2021.
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We started traveling with our 3 young kids about 4 years ago( they were 1, 4 and 6. Most years it's twice out of country trips. Except 2020 of course. We actually do alot of what you mentioned.
Completely agree about food. We usually order 5 different dishes and share between us so we're all trying different things.
Packing- we have become extremely efficient at packing. Just 2 rolling luggage for all 5 of us.
We always rent a car. To me, best way to experience places is to go and discover places where there is no public transportation. Plus, going through the Alps in a car is just amazing.
We did make a mistake of trying to do too much on our first trip and we learned quickly. Now we've learned to add leisure days and learned to slow down. Much more enjoyable this way.
Here's to hoping to traveling again in 2021.
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Aud
The tip about buying clothes locally (and not overpacking) is great, but those of us that are plus sized should be aware that it's not always possible. One tip is to check out online stores that might not deliver to you home, and have the shopping delivered to where you are staying. Hotels are usually fine with recieving packages for their guests, especially if you ask/ let them know beforehand. There is a good selection of plus size clothing in Germany and Denmark in larger citys, but be aware that you might not find exactly what you are looking for. I usually go look for clothing, but rarely find anything in brick and mortar stores, especially now that so many stores are moving online.
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The tip about buying clothes locally (and not overpacking) is great, but those of us that are plus sized should be aware that it's not always possible. One tip is to check out online stores that might not deliver to you home, and have the shopping delivered to where you are staying. Hotels are usually fine with recieving packages for their guests, especially if you ask/ let them know beforehand. There is a good selection of plus size clothing in Germany and Denmark in larger citys, but be aware that you might not find exactly what you are looking for. I usually go look for clothing, but rarely find anything in brick and mortar stores, especially now that so many stores are moving online.
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Shelley
Two things: 1, its awesome to leave luggage space to shop for clothes! Then when you go home and someone compliments you on your skirt, you can say, thanks! Got it in Rome lol. 2, local mass transport is important to experience but sometimes a taxi or Uber can be, too, but for different reasons. My first time in London I was walking around, got lost and tired. So I took a cab back to my hotel and what a ride! Driver took me through Hyde Park and other areas Id not have seen had I been underground on the tube -
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Two things: 1, its awesome to leave luggage space to shop for clothes! Then when you go home and someone compliments you on your skirt, you can say, thanks! Got it in Rome lol. 2, local mass transport is important to experience but sometimes a taxi or Uber can be, too, but for different reasons. My first time in London I was walking around, got lost and tired. So I took a cab back to my hotel and what a ride! Driver took me through Hyde Park and other areas Id not have seen had I been underground on the tube -
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Eleven
I live in a town in Brittany that attracts tourists.
I always feel sorry for the Americans. They surround themselves with a bubble, don't interact, don't attempt French, are LOUD, gauche, eat pizza and burgers, drunk coke.
Why bother going away from home?
They should calm down, don't rush from one sight to another, sit in a bar, talk to locals, eat the local food, chill, get tipsy. have fun and learn something of the country and people.
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I live in a town in Brittany that attracts tourists.
I always feel sorry for the Americans. They surround themselves with a bubble, don't interact, don't attempt French, are LOUD, gauche, eat pizza and burgers, drunk coke.
Why bother going away from home?
They should calm down, don't rush from one sight to another, sit in a bar, talk to locals, eat the local food, chill, get tipsy. have fun and learn something of the country and people.
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Joseph
On my last trip to Europe, I visited Mainz, Cologne, Berlin, Rome and Munich over a 12 day period. It was a fun trip (I saw Angela Merkel and met the Pope, but I realized Im not as young as I used to be. By the time I got to Munich for the opening of Oktoberfest, I was done with sightseeing and all I wanted to do was relax and drink beer. So I agree with you Mark about not over-planning.
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On my last trip to Europe, I visited Mainz, Cologne, Berlin, Rome and Munich over a 12 day period. It was a fun trip (I saw Angela Merkel and met the Pope, but I realized Im not as young as I used to be. By the time I got to Munich for the opening of Oktoberfest, I was done with sightseeing and all I wanted to do was relax and drink beer. So I agree with you Mark about not over-planning.
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Synergy
I laughed when he said you shouldn't miss out on the local culture. Honestly, spending a few days or even weeks in a foreign country will NOT let you truly experience any culture no matter what you do. As a tourist, you may touch & go (and listen to the BS tropes from tour agents, but to really appreciate any culture, you have to live or work there for a few years at least. lol
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I laughed when he said you shouldn't miss out on the local culture. Honestly, spending a few days or even weeks in a foreign country will NOT let you truly experience any culture no matter what you do. As a tourist, you may touch & go (and listen to the BS tropes from tour agents, but to really appreciate any culture, you have to live or work there for a few years at least. lol
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Tuba
All very good tips, plus others here in the comments section. Here's my contribution - don't be that obnoxious American that has to compare everything to what's in the US and comment loudly about it. Or be that person that has to yell loudly over the din of the crowd Hey Maude, this castle was built over 600 years ago. oh my God! Be a courteous guest and you'll be treated well.
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All very good tips, plus others here in the comments section. Here's my contribution - don't be that obnoxious American that has to compare everything to what's in the US and comment loudly about it. Or be that person that has to yell loudly over the din of the crowd Hey Maude, this castle was built over 600 years ago. oh my God! Be a courteous guest and you'll be treated well.
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main
I do tend to pack bit more. Its because I'm not that rich and shopping in europe is about 5 times expensive than my home country. So I take all the essentials with me so I can spend money only on food, lodging and site seeing. Oh also for little bit of souvenirs.
Can you give some tips for budget traveling without over packing?
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I do tend to pack bit more. Its because I'm not that rich and shopping in europe is about 5 times expensive than my home country. So I take all the essentials with me so I can spend money only on food, lodging and site seeing. Oh also for little bit of souvenirs.
Can you give some tips for budget traveling without over packing?
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Pizza
Over travel is what I call over planning. I'm sorry but you can't experience a city fully if your there for only three nights. Over packing seems to be a massive thing with Americans and so sorry to say this but you seem to expect other people to deal with you luggage. Coach drivers, train workers and Hotel workers
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Over travel is what I call over planning. I'm sorry but you can't experience a city fully if your there for only three nights. Over packing seems to be a massive thing with Americans and so sorry to say this but you seem to expect other people to deal with you luggage. Coach drivers, train workers and Hotel workers
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