Avoiding Crowds

These calendars give an idea of how many visitors will be there for the season ahead and which days will be the busiest.

Experience

If you're going on a road trip, avoiding crowds can make your experience a lot better. Visiting attractions that are packed with people can ruin the experience. Plus, tourists can be rude. Also, avoiding crowds while on a road trip is a great way to avoid a stressful situation.

Researching

By researching these calendars, you'll be able to plan your trips around them and avoid crowds.

Learn More

You can also learn more about the busiest times for your local destination by looking at past trends.

Short Trip

If you're planning a short trip, one of the best ways to get a feel for the local culture is to visit local markets

Unique

Often, you can find products that are unique to that particular region, such as spices and produce grown locally.

Visiting

Visiting local markets is the best way to experience a local culture and learn a new language, so make sure to bring local currency.

Chance

Not only do these markets give you a chance to experience the local cuisine, but they're also a great way to buy some souvenirs for yourself.

Frustrating

Traffic can be frustrating at times. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid it. Some are simple, common-sense solutions, and others are based on modern technology. One great method for avoiding high-traffic areas while traveling is using a smartphone application such as Waze. This program lets you report traffic issues and delays so other drivers can avoid them.

Markets Accept

Not all markets accept credit cards or offer an exchange rate in dollars. Also, a passport pouch is a good way to keep your cash safe and out of sight. You can wrap it around your neck or tuck it in your front pocket, and it will prevent you from losing it in case of an emergency.

Highways

For example, drivers can check if highways are closed or if construction is taking place near their destination.

Another method for avoiding high-traffic areas is to travel slowly. Avoid rush hour periods, which are when traffic is most dense. However, if you must travel at certain times, you should consider road closures and accidents. Also, if you must travel during rush hours, you should try to stay in your lane rather than weaving in and out.

Traffic Alerts

In addition to traffic alerts, they can use Waze to plan their routes around these issues. Some travelers have found that changing lanes was the fastest way to reach their destinations.