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Avoiding Crowds While Traveling

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Avoiding Crowds While Traveling
Summary:

This episode of the travel podcast Go See Do Explore provides tips for avoiding crowds and still seeing the top sights when visiting popular tourist destinations. Ashleigh and Christopher share strategies like traveling off-peak, booking advance tickets, and exploring alternative sites.

Intro

Ashleigh and Christopher introduce themselves and the podcast's goal of providing travel inspiration and hidden gems.

Avoid Peak Times

Key tips:

  • Travel off-season when possible - avoid summer and major holidays
  • Visit during weekdays instead of busy weekends
  • Arrive early, take a midday break, and stay late to avoid peak crowds
    • Research and Planning

    Strategies to beat the crowds:

    • Check destination's festival and cruise ship schedules to avoid extra crowds
  • Consult guidebooks for expert tips on avoiding crowds
  • Stay in less touristy neighborhoods
  • Buy tickets for major sights online in advance
    • Getting Around

    Making transportation easy:

    • Use TSA PreCheck and Mobile Passport to speed airport lines
  • Pack light to avoid checked bag lines
  • Consider alternatives to busy public transit during peak times
    • Wine Break

    Ashleigh and Christopher review a bubbly Michigan rosé wine from Fenn Valley Vineyards.

    Visiting Sitka, Alaska

    The hosts recommend three sights in Sitka:

    • Fortress of the Bear rescue center
  • Alaska Raptor Center rehabilitation facility
  • Sitka National Historical Park with its totem poles
    • Closing

    Ashleigh and Christopher sign off and remind listeners to leave reviews.

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