Comments on: “Don’t Bother”: When To Listen To Travel Advice

By: travelminx

travelminx — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:20:49 +0000

“Sail the Titanic” – now that was bad travel advice!

By: Eric Daams

Eric Daams — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:29:01 +0000

I’m more inclined to pay attention to advice from people who I know have similar tastes to me.

Kind of like I wouldn’t take movie tips seriously from someone who loved the Titanic.

By: travelminx

travelminx — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:20:24 +0000

Richard: I agree, there’s always something to see in a new place if you’re willing to look for it.

Rob: Yeah, it was one of the commentators. I think the SMH blogger liked Tanzania. I haven’t been to Africa yet but it’s totally on my list!

By: Rob Meyer

Rob Meyer — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:43:13 +0000

Woops, I think I misread your post.

“Not visiting Africa” is not a recommendation of the Sydney Morning Herald, it is a recommendation by commentators…

Still the idea behind my comment remains unchanged!

By: Rob Meyer

Rob Meyer — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:37:47 +0000

I think you definitely have to consider the source. For example, The Sydney Morning Herald suggests avoiding Africa? Just wipe an entire continent off of your list? Seriously?

Obviously I would not follow this advice, but I would never listen to a recommendation by a mainstream publication like the Sydney Morning Herald either, because I know our travel interests and style are completely incompatible.

However, there are many other sources from which I take a lot of tips. Friends and independent travel resources that I do share interests and travel styles with are a great resource that I would never ignore…

By: Richard Callaby

Richard Callaby — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:51:19 +0000

When it comes to travel advice I nod politely and just go ahead and do what I want. I do not let others dictate to me where and when I go someplace. Being disappointed in a place is more of a reflection of the mood you are in at that time, not the place itself. Perhaps they did not see the “hidden gems” each place has to offer. I believe that sometimes it is needed that we all look for the unusual in the common place. That is how I find joy in every place I visit.