How to Prevent Sightseeing Overload from Ruining Your Vacation – apply the tips listed below when you travel.

Sightseeing overload is the feeling you get when you try to visit too many tourist attractions in too short a time. You may feel:

• Overwhelmed.

• Saturated

• Frustrated

• A lack of interest and focus.

• Obligated to visit a sight rather than interested in visiting it.

• Possibly other feelings as well





Causes of Feeling Overloaded

• You felt too optimistic and ambitious when you plan your travel itinerary.

• You failed to prioritize the tourist attractions that you planned to visit.

• Unexpected events caused your plans to go awry i.e. flight delays or cancellations.

• Sights were unexpectedly closed forcing you to re-organize your schedule.

• Other causes


Tips for Preventing Overload

• Be realistic when you first plan your itinerary.

• Build some down time into your sightseeing.

• Prioritize the tourist attractions you plan to visit – i.e. must see, optional etc.

• Get a good night sleep and refocus on your travel itinerary.

• Consider a second trip in the future if necessary.

• Learn from your mistakes and do not repeat them.

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