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What are some good ways to find things to explore on-site in an unfamiliar place?
When traveling, one of my favorite things to do is simply explore the local area and see what's going on. I do enjoy guided tours on some occassions, but I'm more interested in finding cool local ...
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How early should I arrive for same-day tickets for the Washington Monument?
Quoting https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/234635,
Same-day, free tickets will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis daily, starting at 8:30 a.m.
My question is... at what ...
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Which of the London passes include more of London's headline tourist attractions? [closed]
I am traveling to London on 24th December and planning to spend 4-6 days there.
I am checking the tickets for the main attractions in London to purchase them in advance to avoid long queues and last ...
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Good locations in Spain for hiking, nature, architecture, and photo opportunities? [closed]
I'm thinking about visiting Spain sometime in September or October.
I'm interested in hiking, nature and historic architecture and am constantly looking for great photo opportunities.
Which parts of ...
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What is a good way to get list of sights for a road trip (e.g. for a roadtrip from Chicago to Niagara falls?)
I would like to get a list of sights along the route from Chicago to Niagara falls via Cleveland.
How can one proceed when trying to obtain a list of sights in unknown area for further selection?
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Scotland in one week: What to see and do? [closed]
I'm planning to visit Scotland this August with some friends, but we only have one week. We have already made a sketch of our trip and so far we have in mind to visit Glasgow, Stirling, Kyle Of ...
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Does purchasing tickets for the Empire State Building in advance allow me to skip the queues?
I went to the Empire State Building today and it was obviously very busy. The queue to get in was 1h30m long so I decided to come back later, and maybe even book tickets in advance. Now, I see that ...
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Swiss mountain peaks in February - suitable weather conditions?
A friend of mine based in India is planning a trip to Switzerland in Feb 2012
He's worried about how severe the winter will be - will it cause the peaks like Mt Jungfrau or Titlis to be closed or ...
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Traveling across the United Kingdom by car [closed]
Me and my friends had an idea of going to the UK by car and travel across the country to see as much as possible. I would like ask if someone can share his opinion of where to go and where to don't go....
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Paris on a Tuesday - are the Louvre and the Pompidou Centre the only "big" attractions that are closed?
One that's caught me out before is that the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays. It looks like the Centre Pompidou is also closed Tuesdays (French - Tuesday=Mardi).
However, the Paris Modern Art Museum (...
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Trip in the south of Germany [closed]
I am planning an approximately 6-day trip in Germany with some friends(20-30 years old). From what I have read, there are plenty to see, so we will focus only on the southern part, namely the Bayern(...
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What is the best way to fit the sites I want to see in Rome into two days?
Definition of "best": Cheap, time-efficient, in that order.
I'm going to be in Rome for two full days and I want to hit up the following sites:
Day 1:
Colosseum
Pantheon
Spanish Steps
Roman Forum
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What are the least crowded times to visit the Aquarium in Brooklyn, NYC?
If having less crowds is an important consideration, when is the best time to visit Brooklyn Aquarium?
(which times of year - preferably summer, which days of week, which times of day).
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What neighborhoods in Paris are the least commercialized? [closed]
I will be in Paris, France for about three weeks, and after rushing to the largest marketplaces and cultural centers, I will be looking for something more "low-key" and largely untouched by tourism.
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Prehistoric sites in England / British Isles
I happen to live in London now and I am interested in visiting some of the prehistoric sites of the British Isles like the Stonehenge, the Uffington White Horse or the Maiden Castle.
What am I ...
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If I had 1 hour to explore Kuala Lumpur, what should I not miss? [closed]
Considering I get only 1 hour free time to experience the city of Kuala Lumpur, what is that one thing I should not miss?
UPDATE
I apologize if my question raised questions like '1 hour from where` ...
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London pass travelcard vs. Oyster card
We are 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids (age 8, 11, 13, and 16) reaching at LHR
airport from USA.
Which will better economically save money and time to purchase, Oyster Card or London pass with ...
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How should I prepare for a visit to the rice terraces?
When we're in Guilin (China) we can take an excursion to the rice terraces
Now I have no idea what its like to visit them. Should I expect to get wet feet or pants and make sure I bring a towel and ...
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In Rome, are some days less busy than others?
I'm spending a couple of weeks in Rome in July, and I'm thinking about how to schedule the things I want to do. I appreciate that this is the high season, and everywhere will be busy, but are weekends ...
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Trip to Grand Canyon / Havasu Falls
I am currently trying to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon (never been!), and while there I would like to make the hike to Havasu falls. Unfortunately, it is really hard - for me, at least - to find ...
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How to go about backpacking to Europe for the first time [closed]
I'm trying to plan my first backpack trip to Europe but not sure how to go about planning. My goal to backpacking Europe is to experience the culture and go sight seeing.
What are some tips/advice I ...
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What are the popular tourist places to visit while stopping in Rome? [closed]
Me and my girlfriend are stopping in Rome for a week in June.
Currently places that we were thinking of visiting that are popular tourist places are:
Colloseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
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