Do you have a trip planned but are unsure of which things to put on your holiday itinerary? Because of my extensive travel experience , I’m offering 10 tried-and-true travelling activities that you won’t want to miss – and you can do them no matter where you go! If you need assistance arranging your vacation, read our page about taking a tour or look at our travel services and contact us; otherwise, have fun with these activities!
Tours by Foot
Walking tours are a great way to acquire a feel for a new city on the ground, especially if it’s a small one. When I first arrive in a new place, I usually take a walking tour to familiarise myself with the surroundings. It’s also a convenient opportunity to meet other tourists and learn from your tour guide (who is almost certainly a local!).
Choose from a variety of tour alternatives, as well as various firms that give FREE walking tours (it is encouraged to tip the guide after the trip). Check the corporate websites to determine whether you need to make a reservation or if you can simply turn up.
Tours on Segways
Segway rides combine an activity and a tour into one, providing a different (and quicker!) perspective of a city. Segway tours are a terrific pastime for people of all ages and older adolescents (check the minimum age restrictions), with choices for either a city or neighbourhood trip.
Hop-on/hop-off bus tours
Always a great start to your vacation (particularly for large cities), but I prefer these bus tours since they offer a thorough overview of the city structure and important sights. These bus trips may also be used as transit to go to distant sights. Purchase tickets in advance online or in person at a local tourist office or from a bus station employee. Both City Sightseeing and Big Bus Tours operate sightseeing buses all around the globe.
Food Tour or Cooking Class
Food and entertainment? Please sign us up! Take a cooking lesson or select from a choice of culinary excursions for a local gastronomic experience instead of eating yet another meal at a restaurant. My greatest culinary courses (in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Lisbon, Portugal) were both held in the chef’s house, adding to the local flavour.
Savor the Local Flavor
Getting out of your comfort zone is essential, but it’s also enjoyable to revisit old haunts. Assume you like chocolate (don’t we all?)… Find a chocolatier near your vacation and compare theirs to your favourite. Maybe you like coffee or tea. What about wine or beer? Almost every place on your list is certain to include a plethora of local coffee or tea businesses, vineyards, distilleries, or breweries .
Airbnb Experiments
You’ve definitely heard of Airbnb because of its Airbnb rentals, but did you realise that their website also provides experiences supplied by locals? This is basically a search engine for more unique and local activities, such as cuisine tours and animal-related activities.
Event hosts are required to produce forms of identification per Airbnb requirements for safety, but it’s always vital to read the listing and past participant reviews to learn more about the experience.
