These 3 Cities Require the Most Amount of Time for a Proper Visit, According to Travelers
07.01.2024 - 14:01
/ travelandleisure.com
It’s a common dilemma most travelers face when booking a dream vacation: how many days are you going stay in one place? It's a choice that can be the difference of having perfectly enjoyed the time in a city, and being somewhere just a little too long.
This week, the dilemma spilled over into an online discourse on Reddit where hundreds of travelers weighed in on which cities require the most amount of days to visit, and which can be skipped over.
One of the top cities that travelers felt needed extra time is Tokyo. The city has a population of 14 million across 847 sq. miles, while for comparison, New York City is only 468 sq miles.
“Definitely Tokyo, if we're counting the Tokyo Metropolis. Just the city proper requires 10-14 days to explore its variety and sprawl,” one traveler wrote in support of the Japanese city in the tread.
Across the pond, London took the top spot as being the city most travelers feel needs extra time to explore.
“Lived in London for 10 years and went out exploring every single weekend and still haven't seen it all,” another traveler wrote.
Mexico City, named as one of the top 10 destinations in 2023 by Travel + Leisure, was another popular hotspot that travelers felt needed more than a few days to properly explore.
“CDMX (Mexico City) is one of the most complicated places on earth, and I lived there for months and I still didn’t really understand most of it. And I speak fluent Spanish!
There can be strategies to help maximize your time in a city, even if you have less days than you want to explore. Specifically, when visiting Europe, travel experts recommend to spend time outside of the main city center. While there may be a lot to explore within the main city, an hour's drive outside of the city could provide additional experiences such as local cuisine or hiking opportunities.
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