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I believe skipping guided tours saves cash for local eats, but my travel buddy disagrees.
Self-exploration beats scripted tours every time.
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harperc799d ago
Honestly the best travel moments come from getting lost and asking locals for directions. Those quick chats can lead you to a family run place you'd never find on a map. Guided tours often keep you in a bubble and move too fast to really see a place. Wandering around on your own means you can follow a good smell or a interesting side street, which usually ends with better food and stories.
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gibson.nathan18h ago
Totally agree with you harperc79, that's how you find the real stuff. Got lost in this little town in Mexico once, asked a guy fixing his bike where to eat, and he walked me three blocks to his cousin's place. Best tacos I ever had, just a couple plastic tables in a garage. You're right about tours moving too fast, feels like you're just checking boxes. I'd rather spend an hour in one weird little shop than see ten "must-see" spots from a bus window.
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