How to Survive Sightseeing

To survive sightseeing, select locations that appeal to you. If traveling with people who have different interests, speak to them ahead of time about your needs and interests. Planning carefully and well in advance will increase your chances of enjoying and surviving the sightseeing process. 

1. Identify your sightseeing preferences.  People have their own needs and preferences in regards to sightseeing. Some travelers like to be in the middle of the action and spend a great deal of time in a place. Others are content to quickly see a sight, take a photo and move on.

2. Determine the locations of interest. Survive sightseeing by selecting the locations that truly appeal to you. If you find a mountaintop view exhilarating, you are more likely to enjoy the climb. 

3. Explore your sightseeing limitations. A sightseeing attraction may be popular but not a fit for you. For example, taking a cruise out to one of the Galapagos Islands to see the exotic marine life may be attractive in theory, but not suitable if you are prone to intense sea sickness.     

4. Decide how much time you'd like to spend in each location. You may be interested in walking quickly through a museum just so you can feel like you've been there. Alternatively, your goal may be to thoroughly observe all of the museum exhibits.

5. Communicate in advance with travel companions. Once you're clear about the attractions you'd like to visit and the length of time you want to devote to each location, describe your preferences to your travel companions. Doing this well in advance will allow you to plan carefully. 

6. Make sightseeing compromises that you can live with. For example, you might have a history of altitude sickness, making mountain climbing an unpleasant activity. Only commit to activities that you can enjoy on some level.