How do you explore a new city as a tourist?
How do you explore a new city as a tourist?
Hello everyone!
I recently started to travel a lot for tourism and I always don't know how to properly get the info about the place I'm visiting.
I don't like guided tours so I thought to use Wikivoyage but the articles are so reductive in comparison to what you can find on Wikipedia that unfortunately doesn't have a TTS option.
What do you use then? How do you organize yourself?
You're viewing a single thread.
Get to know a taxi driver. Ask locals where to go and what to see. Stop by a visitors bureau or welcome center. Hit up a local colleges student center.
When I traveled a lot, I used to start with the local phone book. Not only did it have business information, but government info, and a section devoted to local arts and museums. These days I (gasp) talk to people at pubs or bars or coffee shops. Obviously, if they are annoyed, I let them be, but you'd be surprised how many people are happy to brag about their community.
That advice wouldn't fly in my neck of woods, as no local would even think of using a taxi, unless they have exhausted any other option. Sorry, the driver is too busy scamming tourists, right now.