i'm very interested to learn from those experienced, so share your knowledge. you pick the place, anywhere you've been: how long did you spend there? was it enough? how much time do you think is adequate for a proper visit?
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tackler7
How long is a peice of string?
It depends on many factors and everyone will have different answers.
If you are trying to figure out how long to stay in one place, take into account
- The Weather - sitting around in the rainy season for five weeks, when you could be on a beach or vice versa
- The cost of living - how quick will your money last?
- Sights/Attractions - what are your interests/hobbies - is there enough there to keep you interested?
- Other tourists/the locals - you may not get on with them and want to quickly move on (The was relevant to me in Bangkok - couldn't wait to escape)
- Length of VISA's etc - how long can you legally stay?
- Ease of transport - do you have onward flights booked, is the local transport regular etc
- Work - will you be working there? Minimum terms of contracts etc
There are other factors, no doubt other posters will add their comments.
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imposter
Good list. For me on a traditional trip with a loose schedule I will move on when I think I have had a "taste" of the country - subjective, I know - although time does not always allow this. For instance, I spent 6 weeks in New Zealand and it was just not long enough; there is so much more to do, see and experience there than my time allowed. Upwards of two months I would've been happier with.
If you're planning a trip, use the adage: spend more time in fewer countries, rather than less time in more countries.
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