4) Relying on Incorrect Information
Things change; that’s a fact of life. The same rule can be applied when traveling as well. That’s why it’s important to call or email for the most up-to-date information for each activity at your destination. It’s not uncommon for the location, hours of operation, and policies of a particular site or activity to change without the website being updated. So, give the establishment a call. Also, don’t be surprised to find the culture of a foreign land affects its tourist attractions. For example, the Blue Mosque in İstanbul closes 5 times a day for 30 minutes for Islamic prayer. If you show up at one of these times, you’ll have to wait. Read updated information ahead of time and you’ll avoid inconvenient time-wasters. Using updated information will also help you calculate the appropriate cost of things, i.e., how much a taxi from the airport should cost.
