 Seasoned backpackers would tell you that the best time to travel got to be the off peak season, i.e., the months of September til the month of November.The early spring months are also a good time for this type of travel (March, April, May). Good thing about travelling during this period is that not only are there considerably fewer tourists, but also many accommodations and popular attractions are offered to tourist at a discount rate.
Below is a list of Pros and Cons Travelling during this time period
Pros |
Cons |
| Lesser crowd, and it mean easier to get accommodations, or even at a reduced rate. |
Hostels might have earlier curfew. |
| Attractions could offer reduce price |
Some attractions might not be opened or have shorter opening hours |
| Weather will be cooler, i.e. less sweat (depending where you go) |
Alot of accommodations like Bed and Breakfast might not be open during off season. |
Shorter waiting time, for rides in amusement park or popular attractions. |
Need more warmer clothing i.e. heavier load to carry around |
To avoid disappointment, careful planning is required, make sure things that you dying to see or do are available during the time of your travel, a good travel book should have some form of information about popular attractions.
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