Steve Robinson

When Not to Hire a Guide

Just because you have planned a big trip and purchased cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms does not necessarily mean that you will need a travel guide.

The following is when you would be wise to travel without a guide:

·       When you are traveling with an open mind and no real objective; hiring a tour guide can remove opportunities for spontaneity and luck.  If you want to hang loose, you are better off on your own.

·       When you are returning to a destination you have already seen with a guide previously, venturing out on your own may be the best way to experience treasured moments.

·       When traveling by yourself you will have opportunities to interact with locals and improvise as you go along.

·       When you already have a lot of activities scheduled.

·       When your main goal is to unwind and you do not want to be tied to a schedule.

·       When the place you are visiting is very small, say a small island, a bike may come in handier than a guide.

·       When you are feeling antisocial or just want to be left alone.

·       When you want to immerse yourself in the local language and culture.  Sometimes your goal may be to see if you can make the grade speaking a foreign language.

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